2011 Event The Nobel Prize for Physics is awarded to Saul Perlmutter, Brian P. Schmidt and Adam Riess, for their work on the accelerating expansion of the universe 2004 Death Brian Maxwell, entreprenuer/runner, developed the Powerbar with his nutritionist wife in 1986, dies at 51 2000 Death Brian Statham, cricketer, 20th century's leading fast bowler, inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, 2009, dies in Stockport, England, of leukemia, at age 69 2000 Death Patrick O'Brian, author of sea-faring novels, Aubrey-Maturin series, dies at 85 1999 Death Brian Moore, writer, The Secret Passion of Judith Hearn, dies at 77 1998 Event New York Yankees replace general manager Bob Watson with Brian Cashman 1997 Death Brian Malzard Foss, psychologist, dies at 76 1997 Death Brian Connolly, lead singer (Sweet), dies of heart failure at 52 1997 Death Harry Brian Boyne, journalist, dies at 87 1997 Death Brian Keith, actor (Family Affair), commits suicide at 75 1997 Death Brian McManus Connolly, musician, dies at 47 1996 Death Brian Keith-Lucas, political scientist, dies at 84 1996 Death George Brian Snape, businessman/rugby league entrepreneur, dies at 81 1996 Death Brian Hulls, television news cameraman, dies at 48 1996 Death Brian Daley, writer, dies at 48 1995 Death Brian Joseph Lenihan, politician, dies at 64 1995 Death Brian Easdale, composer, dies at 86 1995 Event Brian Lara scores 169 in Sharjah ODI versus Sri Lanka 1995 Death Brian Smith, British sportscaster, dies 1995 Event Brian Lara completes a pair for West Indians vs. Kent 1995 Death Brian Coffey, poet, publisher, dies at 89 1995 Event Beachboy Brian Wilson wed Melinda Ledbetter 1994 Death Richard Brian Waring Barton-Chapple, writer, dies at 69 1994 Death Brian Hartley, mathematician, dies at 55 1994 Event Brian Lara scores 501 not out for Warwickshire vs Durham 1994 Event Cricketer Brian Lara hits record 501 not out/390 runs in 1 day 1994 Event Brian Lara scores 375 for WI vs England to beat Sobers' record 1994 Event Cricketer Brian Lara hits 375 runs on 1 day (world record) 1994 Event Tonya Harding's bodyguard, Shawn Eric Eckardt and Derrick Brian Smith arrested and charged with conspiracy in attack of skater Nancy Kerrigan 1993 Event New York Islander Brian Mullen, 31, suffers a mild stroke 1993 Death David Brian, U.S. actor (Damned Don't Cry, Fort Worth), dies at 78 1993 Event Brian Lara completes 277 vs. Australia at cricket SCG 1992 Death Brian Moore, writer (Catholics), dies of heart failure at 59 1992 Death Brian Macleod, Canadian musician, dies of cancer at 39 1992 Death Brian Oulton, dies at 84 1992 Death Steven Brian Pennell, 1st execution in Delaware in 45 years at 34 1991 Death Vince Taylor, Brian Holden, British singer (Brand new Cadillac), dies 1991 Death Brian Haines, actor (Adv of Robin Hood, It), dies at 70 1990 Event Seattle's Brian Holman's perfect game broken up with 2 outs in 9th 1990 Event Brian Friel's "Dancing at Lughnasa," premieres in Dublin 1990 Event 8 2/3 inning perfect game pitched by Brian Holman of Oakland A's is spoiled by a home run hit by Ken Philips 1989 Event Memo by Brian Gumbel criticizing Today Show co-workers becomes public 1988 Event Men's Figure Skating Champions in Budapest won by Brian Boitano (USA) 1988 Event Brian Boitano wins Olympic gold medal in figure skating 1988 Death Clive Epstein, brother of Brian Epstein, dies at 51 1988 Event 1st-class cricket debut of Brian Lara, Trinidad and Tobago vs. Leeward Is 1988 Event U.S. Male Figure Skating championship won by Brian Boitano 1987 Death Peter Brian Medawar, medical scientist, dies 1987 Event Men's Figure Skating Championship in Cincinnati won by Brian Orser (CAN) 1987 Event U.S. Male Figure Skating championship won by Brian Boitano 1986 Event Marie Osmond marries Brian Blosil 1986 Event Tight end Brian Foster of RI catches NCAA record 18 passes for 327 yards 1986 Event Men's Figure Skating Championship in Geneva won by Brian Boitano (USA) 1986 Death Brian Aherne, actor (Juarez, My Sister Eileen, Rosie), dies at 83 1986 Event U.S. Male Figure Skating championship won by Brian Boitano 1985 Event U.S. Male Figure Skating championship won by Brian Boitano 1985 Death Brian Gwynne Horrocks, English Lieutenant-General (A Full Life), dies at 89 1984 Event Yankees trade catcher Rick Cerone to Braves for pitcher Brian Fisher 1984 Event 1st-class cricket debut for Brian McMillan, Transvaal B vs. N Tvl B 1984 Event Brian Mulroney sworn in as Canada's 18th Prime Minister succeeding John Turner 1983 Event Angels OF Brian Downing error ends his record streak at 244 games 1982 Event Cleveland Browns' Brian Sipe sets club record with 33 pass completions 1981 Birthday Brian Bonsall, actor, Family Ties, Star Trek Next Generation 1981 Event Browns' quarterback Brian Sipe sets club record by being intercepted 6 times 1981 Event Cleveland Browns' Brian Sipe sets club record with 57 pass attempts 1981 Event Trevor Chappell bowls underarm to Brian McKechnie, WSC Final MCG 1980 Event Brian May of rock group Queen collapses on stage with hepatitis 1979 Event Monty Python's "Life of Brian" premieres 1979 Event Brian Clark's "Whose Life is it Anyway?," premieres in London 1978 Birthday Devon Gummersall, born in Colorado, actor, 'Relativity', Brian in 'My So Called Life' 1978 Event Filming on Monty Python's Life of Brian, begins 1976 Event Last day of Test Cricket for Brian Close, aged 45 1976 Event After 12 years, Brian Wilson performs with the Beach Boys 1976 Birthday Brian Rocheleleau, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, kayak, alt-olympics-96 1976 Birthday Benji Gregory, born in Encino, California, actor, Brian Tanner-Alf 1975 Event Brian Oldfield of U.S. put shot 75', an unofficial record 1975 Event Brian Oldfield shot puts 22.86 m (world record) 1975 Birthday Brian Manning, wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins 1975 Birthday Brian Buetsch, born in Rockford, Illinois, figure skater, 1997 Great Lakes Sr champ 1975 Birthday Brian Littrell, singer, Backstreet Boys 1974 Birthday Brian Kelly, Mission Viejo California, soccer midfielder, 1996 Olympics gold 1974 Birthday Brian Newman, guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1974 Birthday Brian Roberson, wide receiver for the New York Giants 1973 Birthday Brian Loyd, Lynwood California, baseball catcher 1996 Olympics bronze 1973 Birthday Brian Smith, Cedar Rapids Iowa, speed skater 1994 Olympics 1973 Birthday Brian Dawkins, safety for the Philadelphia Eagles 1973 Birthday Brian Evans, NBA forward, Orlando Magic 1973 Birthday Brian Thure, NFL tackle for the Washington Redskins 1973 Birthday Brian Austin Green, born in Van Nuys, California, actor, David-Beverly Hills 90210 1973 Birthday Brian Maisonneuve, born in Detroit, Michigan, soccer midfielder, 1996 Olympics gold 1973 Death Murray Wilson, father of beachboys Brian, Carl and Dennis, dies at 55 1973 Birthday Brian Olson, born in Tallahassee, Florida, middleweight, 189 lbs, judoka, 1996 Olympics 1973 Birthday Brian Rolston, Flint, NHL left wing, Olympics-1994, New Jersey Devils 1973 Birthday Brian Milne, fullback for the Cincinnati Bengals 1972 Birthday Brian Williams, NFL linebacker, Green Bay Packers Superbowl 31 1972 Birthday Brian Molko, born in Brussels, Belgium, songwriter, guitarist, member of band Placebo, lead vocalist, known for androgynous appearance 1972 Death Havergal Brian, composer, dies at 96 1972 Birthday Brian Gragert, WLAF punter for the Amsterdam Admirals 1972 Death Brian Cole, vocalist/bassist (Association), dies of overdose at 29 1972 Birthday Brian McBride, American Athlete 1972 Birthday Brian DeMarco, NFL tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars 1972 Death Brian Donlevy, actor (Steve-Dangerous Assignment), dies at 73 1972 Birthday Brian Saxton, NFL tight end for the New York Giants 1972 Birthday Brian Grant, NBA forward for the Portland Trailblazers and Sacramento Kings 1972 Birthday Brian Krause, actor, December, Sleepwalkers, Return to Blue Lagoon 1971 Event TV movie "Brian's Song," airs for 1st time on ABC-TV 1971 Birthday Brian Earley, born in Fresno, California, diver 1996 Olympics 1971 Birthday Brian Storey, Richmond BC, 470 yachter 1996 Olympics 1971 Birthday Brian Hunter, born in Portland, Oregon, outfielder, for the Houston Astros 1971 Birthday Brian Savage, Sudbury, NHL left wing, Montreal Canadiens 1970 Birthday Brian Kozlowski, NFL halfback, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants 1970 Birthday Brian Wells, Carmel California, pairs skater, & Lyons-1995 Midwest champ 1970 Birthday Brian Bloom, actor, As the World Turns 1970 Birthday Brian Stablein, NFL wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts 1970 Birthday Brian O'Neal, NFL full back for the San Francisco 49ers 1970 Birthday Brian Gaskill, actor, David Michaels-Models Inc, Bob-All My Children 1970 Birthday Brian Morton, Wollongong Australia, canoeist 1996 Olympics 1969 Death Brian Jones, guitarist (Rolling Stones), drowns to death at 25 1969 Event Brian Jones quits (sic) Rolling Stones because of his drug problems 1969 Event Brian Jones leaves The Rolling Stones 1969 Event Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor replaces Brian Jones 1969 Birthday Brian Greenfield, WLAF punter for the London Monarchs 1969 Birthday Brian McKnight, American Musician 1969 Birthday Matt Borlenghi, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Brian Bodine-All My Children 1969 Birthday Brian Lara, cricketer, WI left-hand bat Smashed world records in 1994 1969 Birthday Brian Williams, NBA center and forward, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers 1969 Birthday Brian Jamieson, born in Livingston, New Jersey, rower, 1996 Olympics silver medal 1969 Birthday Brian Williams, Lancaster, South Carolina, pitcher, Detroit Tigers, Astros 1969 Birthday Brian Boehringer, born in St. Louis, Missouri, pitcher, New York Yankees 1968 Birthday Brian Mitchell, NFL running back for the Washington Redskins 1968 Birthday Brian Wiggins, NFL wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers 1968 Birthday Brian Wright, born in Stillwater Oklahoma, Canadian Tour golfer, 1991 New Mexico Open-2nd 1968 Birthday Brian Roche, NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers 1968 Birthday Brian Hunter, born in Torrance, California, infielder for the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros 1968 Birthday Brian Leetch, born in Corpus Christi, Texas, NHL defenseman, Team USA, New York Rangers 1968 Birthday Brian Jones, NFL linebacker for the New Orleans Saints 1968 Birthday Brian Johnson, born in Oakland California, catcher for the San Diego Padres 1967 Birthday Brian Glynn, Iserlohn Ger, NHL defenseman, Hartford Whalers 1967 Birthday Gavin Brian Lovegrove, Auckland New Zealand, javelin 1996 Olympics 1967 Event Memorial service for Brian Epstein at New London Synagogue 1967 Birthday Brian McRae, Bradenton, Florida, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs 1967 Death Brian Epstein, rock manager (Beatles), dies of drug overdose at 32 1967 Birthday Brian Wanek, born in Mequon, Wisconsin, speed skater 1994 Olympics 1967 Event Keith Richards, Brian Jones and Mick Jagger arrested on drug charges 1967 Birthday Brian Jordan, born in Baltimore, Maryland, outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals 1966 Birthday Brian Robbins, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Eric-Head of the Class 1966 Birthday Brian Wilsterman, soccer player, Dordreecht '90 1966 Birthday Brian Keyser, Castro Valley California, pitcher, Chicago White Sox 1966 Event Heavyweight Cassius Clay KOs Brian London 1966 Event Muhammad Ali KOs Brian London in 3 for heavyweight boxing title 1966 Event Brian Jones final perfomance as a Rolling Stone 1966 Birthday Brian Williams, NFL center for the New York Giants 1966 Birthday Brian Shaw, NBA guard, Orlando Magic, San Francisco Warriors 1965 Birthday Brian Walton, Ottawa Ontario, points race cyclist, 1996 Olympics silver 1965 Birthday Brian Wilson, New York City, murderer, FBI Most Wanted List 1965 Birthday Brian Givens, Lompoc California, pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers 1965 Birthday Brian Washington, NFL safety for the Kansas City Chiefs 1965 Birthday Brian McDonough, born in Long Beach, California, points cyclist, Olympics-19th-96 1965 Birthday Brian Kinchen, NFL tight end, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens 1965 Birthday Brian Blades, NFL wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks 1965 Birthday Brian Bosworth, NFL quarterback, Seattle 1965 Birthday Cameron Daddo, born in Melbourne, Australia, actor, Brian Petersen-Models Inc 1965 Birthday Brian Holman, Winfield, Kansas, pitcher, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners 1965 Birthday Brian Bradley, Kitchener, NHL center, Tampa Bay Lightning 1964 Birthday Brian Habib, NFL guard, Denver Broncos Superbowl 32 1964 Birthday Brian Young, cricketer, New Zealand Test opening batsman 1963 Birthday Brian Clark, Brandon Man, Canadian Tour golfer, 1994 Morden Pro-Am 1963 Event Brian Epstein and Ed Sullivan sign a 3 show contract for Beatles 1963 Birthday Brian Forde, WLAF linebacker for the Amsterdam Admirals 1963 Birthday Brian Boitano, born in Mountainview, California, figure skater 1988 Olympics gold 1963 Birthday Brian H Henniger, Sacramento California, PGA golfer, 1994 Deposit Guaranty 1963 Birthday Brian Skrudland, NHL center for the Florida Panthers 1963 Birthday Brian Nash, Glendale, California, actor, Joel-Please Don't Eat Daisies 1963 Birthday Brian Tochi, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Dr. Alan Poe-St. Elsewhere, Renegades 1963 Birthday Brian Greene, American Physicist 1962 Birthday Brian Wheat, rock bassist, Tesla-Psychotic Supper 1962 Event Brian Epstein signs a contract to manage Beatles through 1977 1962 Event Brian Kilby wins marathon: (2:23:18.8) 1962 Birthday Brian Andrew Fowler, Christchurch New Zealand, cyclist 1996 Olympics 1962 Birthday Brian Green, born in Columbus Indiana, actor, Sam Fowler-Another World 1962 Event Brian Epstein signs management contract with the Beatles 1961 Birthday Brian Orser, Canada, figure skater, Olympics-Silver-88 1961 Event Beatles sign a formal agreement to be managed by Brian Epstein 1961 Event Beatles meet future manager Brian Epstein 1961 Birthday Brian Lee Diemer, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, steeplechase, Bronze Medal 1984 Olympics 1961 Birthday Brian Thomas Kamm, born in Rochester, New York, PGA golfer, 1994 Bell Canadian-6th 1961 Birthday Steven Weber, born in Queens, New York, actor, Brian Hackett-Wings 1960 Birthday Brian Hansen, NFL punter for the New York Jets 1960 Birthday Brian Dillinger, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Brighton Beach Memoirs 1960 Birthday Brian Forster, rocker, Partridge Family Drums 1959 Birthday Brian Higgins, American Politician 1959 Birthday Brian James Claar, born in Santa Monica, California, PGA golfer, 1991 AT&T-2nd 1959 Birthday Brian Fogt, born in Dayton, Ohio, Nike golfer, in 1992 Ft. Wayne Open-7th 1959 Birthday Brian Roberts, American Businessman 1959 Birthday Brian Peaker, London Ontario, rower 1996 Olympics 1959 Birthday Brian Williams, American Journalist 1959 Event Floyd Patterson KOs Brian London in 11 for heavyweight boxing title 1959 Birthday Brian Setzer, born in Massapequa Park, New York, rock guitarist and vocalist, Stray Cats 1959 Birthday Brian Goodell, U.S., 400m and 1500m freestyle swimmer, 2 Gold Medals 1976 Olympics 1959 Birthday Brian Douglas Jones, born in Auckland New Zealand, tornado class yachter 1996 Olympics 1959 Birthday Brian Travers, rock saxophonist, UB40-Red Wine 1958 Birthday Brian David Willis, rock drummer, Quarterflash 1958 Birthday Gary Brian Tibbs, London, rock bassist, Adam and The Ants, Roxy Music 1957 Birthday Brian Fitzpatrick, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, actor, Rick Alden-Loving 1956 Birthday Brian Robertson, born in Glasgow, Scotland, rock guitarist, Thin Lizzy 1956 Birthday Brian Benben, born in Winchester, Virginia, actor, Dream On, Gangster Chronicles 1956 Birthday Brian Kelly, CFL wide receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos 1956 Birthday Brian Baird, born in Chama, New Mexico, politician, Democratic party, U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 3rd district 1955 Birthday Brian Prout, Troy, New York, singer, Diamond Rio-Meet in the Middle 1955 Birthday Brian Schweitzer, American Politician 1954 Birthday Brian Teacher, San Diego Cal, tennis star 1953 Birthday Brian J. Duffy, born in Boston, Major USAF/astronaut, STS-45, 57, 72, sk:92 1953 Birthday Brian Matthews, Philadelphia, actor, Burning 1952 Birthday Brian Patrick Clarke, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, actor, Merle-Eight is Enough 1952 Birthday Brian MacLeod, rock guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist, Chilliwack 1952 Birthday Brian Gottfried, born in Baltimore, Maryland, tennis star, Wimbledon Doubles 1976 1951 Birthday Brian Greenway, Montreal, rock guitarist and vocalist, April Wine 1951 Event Test Cricket debut of Brian Statham, England vs. New Zealand Christchurch 1951 Birthday Brian Downey, rock drummer, Thin Lizzy-Boys are Back in Town 1950 Birthday Brian Rose, cricketer, England batsman in 9 Tests 1977-81 1949 Birthday Brian Kerwin, born in Chicago, Illinois, actor, Chisholms, King Kong Lives, Lobo 1949 Birthday Brian McManus Connolly, musician 1949 Event Test Cricket debut of Brian Close aged 18 years 149 days 1949 Birthday Brian Hanrahan, British TV newsman, BBC 1948 Birthday Brian Connolly, Scotland, rocker, Sweet 1948 Birthday Brian M[ichael] Stableford, UK, sci-fi author, Day of Wrath 1948 Birthday Brian Glascock, rock drummer, Motels-Only the Lonely 1948 Birthday Brian Eno, born in Woodbridge, England, rock keyboardist/singer, On Land 1947 Birthday Brian C Daley, U.S., sci-fi author, Exploits of Han Solo, Tron 1947 Birthday Brian Johnson, Australia, hard rocker, AC/DC-Whole Lotta Rosie 1947 Birthday Brian Hulls, British TV news cameraman 1947 Birthday Brian May, born in London, rock guitarist, Queen-We are the Champions 1946 Birthday Brian Cox, actor, Killer Party, Manhunter 1946 Birthday Brian J. Donnelly, born in Boston, Massachusetts, Representative-D-Massachusetts 1979 - 1993 1945 Birthday Brian Ferry, England, rocker, Roxy Music-Let's Stick Together 1944 Birthday Denny Laine, Brian Hines, rock guitarist, Moody Blues, Wings 1944 Birthday Brian Pendleton, rocker, Pretty Things 1944 Birthday Brian Keenan, New York City, rock drummer, Chamber Bros-Time Has Come Today 1943 Birthday Dave Munden, rock drummer, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes 1943 Birthday Brian Hyland, Queens, New York, rocker, She Wore an Itsy Bitsy ... Bikini 1943 Birthday Rick West, Richard Westwood, rocker, Brian Poole and Tremeloes 1943 Birthday Brian Ferneyhough, composer 1942 Birthday Brian Cole, born in Tacoma, Washington, rock vocalist/bassist, Association 1942 Birthday Brian Wilson, born in Inglewood, California, vocalist, Beachboys-In My Room 1942 Birthday Brian "Blinky" Davison, rocker 1942 Birthday Alan Blakley, rocker, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes 1942 Birthday Brian Jones, Lewis B Hopkin, English pop guitarist, Rolling Stones 1942 Birthday Brian Jones, rock guitarist, Rolling Stones-Brown Sugar 1941 Birthday Brian Poole, Essex England, vocalist, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes 1941 Birthday Brian Yuile, cricketer, New Zealand slow left-armer took 34 wkts in 17 Tests 1941 Birthday Alan Howard, rock bassist, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes 1941 Birthday Brian Lamb, American Businessman 1941 Birthday Brian Holland, U.S. pianist/producer, Holland/Dozier/Holland 1940 Birthday Brian DePalma, born in Newark, New Jersey, film director, Body Double, Dressed to Kill 1940 Birthday Brian De Palma, American Director 1940 Birthday Brian Mawhinney, chairman, British Conservative Party 1940 Birthday Brian Taber, cricket wicket-keeper, Australian between Grout and Marsh 1940 Birthday Brian Hastings, cricketer, New Zealand batsman in 70's 1940 Birthday Brian Bennett, London, rock drummer, Shadows 1940 Birthday Brian T O'Leary, born in Boston, Massachusetts, astronaut 1940 Birthday Brian Josephson, British physicist, Nobel 1973 1939 Birthday Brian Wolfson, CEO, Wembley Pic 1939 Birthday Brian Auger, born in London, fusion keyboardist, Befour, Genesis 1939 Birthday Brian Hartley, mathematician 1939 Birthday James Caan, born in Bronx, New York, actor, Brian's Song, Killer Elite, Godfather 1939 Birthday Brian Mulroney, P-C, 18th Prime Minister of Canada, 1984 - 1993 1939 Birthday Gwen Taylor, British actress, Life of Brian, Sob Sisters, Screaming 1939 Birthday Brian Luckhurst, cricketer, England opener of 60's and early 70's 1938 Birthday Brian Dennehy, born in Connecticut, actor, Check is in the Mail, F/X, Cocoon, Ants 1937 Birthday Brian Lumley, England, sci-fi author, Compleat Crow, Psychomech 1937 Birthday Brian Blessed, English actor, King Arthur, High Road to China 1937 Birthday Brian Sedgemore, British MP 1937 Birthday Brian Wenham, media consultant/journalist 1936 Birthday Brian Fuller, commandant, Fire Service College, England 1935 Birthday Brian Wolfson, CEO, Wembley Pic 1935 Birthday Brian Clough, soccer manager 1935 Birthday Brian Bedford, England, actor, Anthony-Coronet Blue 1934 Birthday Brian Epstein, rock manager, Beatles 1934 Birthday Brian Barder, British high commissar, Australia 1934 Birthday Brian Kenny, deputy supreme allied commander, Europe 1934 Birthday Brian Peppiatt, joint CEO, SG Warburg Securities 1934 Birthday Brian Glover, actor, McGuffin 1934 Birthday Brian Bolus, cricketer, England opening batsman early 60's 1933 Birthday Brian Booth, cricketer, dual Australian cricket/hockey international 1932 Birthday Brian Moore, British commentator, Big Match 1931 Birthday Brian Glanville, author/journalist 1931 Birthday Brian Close, cricketer, played for England between 1949 and 1976 1930 Birthday Brian Joseph Lenihan, politician 1930 Birthday Brian Statham, born in Gorton, England, cricketer, 20th century's leading fast bowler, inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, 2009 1929 Birthday Brian Corby, CEO, Prudential 1928 Birthday Brian Matthew, British disc jockey 1928 Birthday Brian Cubbon, British senior civil servant 1927 Birthday Brian Neill, British Lord Justice of Appeal 1926 Birthday Brian Abel-Smith, professor of Social Adminstration 1926 Birthday Brian Howard, deputy chairman, Marks and Spencer 1925 Birthday Brian Dilton, British lord justice of appeal 1925 Birthday Brian Aldiss, born in East Dereham, England, science fiction author, 'The Helliconia Trilogy' and 'Hothouse' 1925 Birthday Hugh O'Brian, born in Rochester, New York, actor, Wyatt Earp, Search 1924 Birthday Brian Trubshaw, British test pilot 1924 Birthday Brian Rix, born in Cottingham, England, born Brian Norman Roger Rix, Baron Rix, actor, appeared in film, The Night We Got The Bird, charity worker for Mencap 1923 Birthday Brian Neill, Lord Justice of Appeal 1922 Birthday Brian Young, Chairman, Christian Aid 1922 Birthday Brian Kellett, CEO, Port of London Authority 1921 Birthday Brian Keith, Bayonne, New Jersey, actor, Bill-Family Affair, Loneliest Runner 1921 Birthday Brian Malzard Foss, psychologist 1921 Birthday Brian Moore, Ireland, novelist, Catholics, Doctor's Wife 1920 Birthday Bert Weedon, born in Essex, London, musician, guitarist, composer, influenced Eric Clapton, Brian May, Mike Odefield, The Beatles, created "Play in a Day" guitar tutorial guide 1917 Birthday Brian Boydell, composer 1916 Birthday Brian Connell, writer/broadcaster 1915 Birthday George Brian Snape, businessman and rugby league entrepreneur 1914 Birthday David Brian, New York City, actor, Accussed of Murder, Dawn at Sorocco 1912 Birthday Brian Keith-Lucas, political scientist 1912 Birthday Brian Johnston, cricketer, BBC radio commentator and cake connoisseur 1910 Birthday Henry Brian Boyne, journalist 1909 Birthday Brian Easdale, composer 1905 Birthday Brian Coffey, born in Dublin, Ireland, poet, publisher, influenced by Catholicism, science and philosophy, surrealism, published in the University Review, established Advent Press 1902 Birthday Brian Aherne, Worcestershire England, actor, Juarez 1901 Birthday Brian Donlevy, Ireland, actor, Barbary Coast, Glass Key, Wake Island 1876 Birthday Havergal Brian, Dresden Staffordshire, composer 1014 Event King Brian Boru of Ireland beats Danes at Battle of Clontarf 1014 Death Brian Boru, king of Ireland, dies in battle at 87