1997 Death Tom Blackburn, writer, author, screenwriter, lyricist, worked for Walt Disney's story department, dies at 71 1992 Death Martha Blackburn, Canada newspaper publisher (London Free Press), dies 1970 Birthday Michael Blackburn, Australian laser yachter 1996 Olympics 1968 Birthday Peter Blackburn, born in Australia, badminton player 1996 Olympics 1961 Birthday Susan Boyle, born in Blackburn, Scotland, Scottish singer, gained international attention, audience ovation, on television contest, Britain's Got Talent with Les Miserables song, 'I Dreamed a Dream', and 'Cry Me a River', plain appearance contrasts with her powerful voice 1955 Death Robert Blackburn, British aviation pioneer, dies at 70 1946 Birthday Tony Ashton, born in Blackburn, England, singer, composer, rock pianist, producer, artist 1942 Birthday Ian McShane, Blackburn England, actor, Roots, Bare Essence 1926 Birthday Lawrence Jackson, Provost Emeritus, Blackburn 1923 Birthday Tom Blackburn, born in Raton, New Mexico, writer, author, screenwriter, lyricist, worked for Walt Disney's story department, wrote lyrics to The Ballad of Davy Crockett 1913 Event Robert Martineau, bishop of Blackburn 1885 Birthday Robert Blackburn, British aviation pioneer 1861 Event Battle of Blackburn's Ford, Virginia US57 CS68 - Manassas -
