1987 Death Fred Astaire, actor/dancer (Royal Wedding, Let's Dance), dies at 88 1981 Death Adele Marie Astaire, sister of Fred Astaire, dies at 82 1981 Death [Adele] Marie Astaire, actress (Last Man on Earth, Millie), dies at 82 1944 Birthday Robyn Smith Astaire, jockey/wife of Fred Astaire 1933 Event Fred Astaire's 1st film, "Dancing Lady," released 1932 Event Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, 1st joint movie (Flying Down to Rio) 1930 Event Musical "Smiles" with Bob Hope/Fred Astaire premieres in New York City 1899 Birthday Fred Astaire, born in Omaha, Nebraska, tap dancer/actor, Easter Parade, Swingtime 1898 Birthday Adele Marie Astaire, born in Omaha, Nebraska, sister of Fred Astaire, entertainer
