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2004 Brian Maxwell, entreprenuer/runner, developed the Powerbar with his nutritionist wife in 1986, dies at 51

2000 Patrick O'Brian, author of sea-faring novels, Aubrey-Maturin series, dies at 85

1999 Brian Moore, writer, The Secret Passion of Judith Hearn, dies at 77

1998 New York Yankees replace general manager Bob Watson with Brian Cashman

1997 Brian Malzard Foss, psychologist, dies at 76

1997 Brian Connolly, lead singer (Sweet), dies of heart failure at 52

1997 Harry Brian Boyne, journalist, dies at 87

1997 Brian Keith, actor (Family Affair), commits suicide at 75

1997 Brian McManus Connolly, musician, dies at 47

1996 Brian Keith-Lucas, political scientist, dies at 84

1996 George Brian Snape, businessman/rugby league entrepreneur, dies at 81

1996 Brian Hulls, television news cameraman, dies at 48

1996 Brian Daley, writer, dies at 48

1995 Brian Joseph Lenihan, politician, dies at 64

1995 Brian Easdale, composer, dies at 86

1995 Brian Lara scores 169 in Sharjah ODI versus Sri Lanka

1995 Brian Smith, British sportscaster, dies

1995 Brian Lara completes a pair for West Indians vs. Kent

1995 Brian Coffey, poet, dies at 89

1995 Beachboy Brian Wilson wed Melinda Ledbetter

1994 Richard Brian Waring Barton-Chapple, writer, dies at 69

1994 Brian Hartley, mathematician, dies at 55

1994 Brian Lara scores 501 not out for Warwickshire vs Durham

1994 Cricketer Brian Lara hits record 501 not out/390 runs in 1 day

1994 Brian Lara scores 375 for WI vs England to beat Sobers' record

1994 Cricketer Brian Lara hits 375 runs on 1 day (world record)

1994 Tonya Harding's bodyguard, Shawn Eric Eckardt and Derrick Brian Smith arrested and charged with conspiracy in attack of skater Nancy Kerrigan

1993 New York Islander Brian Mullen, 31, suffers a mild stroke

1993 David Brian, U.S. actor (Damned Don't Cry, Fort Worth), dies at 78

1993 Brian Lara completes 277 vs. Australia at cricket SCG

1992 Brian Moore, writer (Catholics), dies of heart failure at 59

1992 Brian Macleod, Canadian musician, dies of cancer at 39

1992 Brian Oulton, dies at 84

1992 Steven Brian Pennell, 1st execution in Delaware in 45 years at 34

1991 Vince Taylor, [Brian Holden], British singer (Brand new Cadillac), dies

1991 Brian Haines, actor (Adv of Robin Hood, It), dies at 70

1990 Seattle's Brian Holman's perfect game broken up with 2 outs in 9th

1990 Brian Friel's "Dancing at Lughnasa," premieres in Dublin

1990 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 Memo by Brian Gumbel criticizing Today Show co-workers becomes public

1988 Men's Figure Skating Champions in Budapest won by Brian Boitano (USA)

1988 Brian Boitano wins Olympic gold medal in figure skating

1988 Clive Epstein, brother of Brian Epstein, dies at 51

1988 1st-class cricket debut of Brian Lara, Trinidad and Tobago vs. Leeward Is

1988 U.S. Male Figure Skating championship won by Brian Boitano

1987 Peter Brian Medawar, medical scientist, dies

1987 Men's Figure Skating Championship in Cincinnati won by Brian Orser (CAN)

1987 U.S. Male Figure Skating championship won by Brian Boitano

1986 Marie Osmond marries Brian Blosil

1986 Tight end Brian Foster of RI catches NCAA record 18 passes for 327 yds

1986 Men's Figure Skating Championship in Geneva won by Brian Boitano (USA)

1986 Brian Aherne, actor (Juarez, My Sister Eileen, Rosie), dies at 83

1986 U.S. Male Figure Skating championship won by Brian Boitano

1985 U.S. Male Figure Skating championship won by Brian Boitano

1985 Brian Gwynne Horrocks, English lt-general (A Full Life), dies at 89

1984 Yankees trade catcher Rick Cerone to Braves for pitcher Brian Fisher

1984 1st-class cricket debut for Brian McMillan, Transvaal B vs. N Tvl B

1984 Brian Mulroney sworn in as Canada's 18th PM succeeding John Turner

1983 Angels OF Brian Downing error ends his record streak at 244 games

1982 Cleveland Browns' Brian Sipe sets club record with 33 pass completions

1981 Brian Bonsall, actor, Family Ties, Star Trek Next Generation

1981 Browns' QB Brian Sipe sets club record by being intercepted 6 times

1981 Cleveland Browns' Brian Sipe sets club record with 57 pass attempts

1981 Trevor Chappell bowls underarm to Brian McKechnie, WSC Final MCG

1980 Brian May of rock group Queen collapses on stage with hepatitis

1979 Monty Python's "Life of Brian" premieres

1979 Brian Clark's "Whose Life is it Anyway?," premieres in London

1978 Filming on Monty Python's Life of Brian, begins

1976 Last day of Test Cricket for Brian Close, aged 45

1976 After 12 years, Brian Wilson performs with the Beach Boys

1976 Brian Rocheleleau, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, kayak, alt-olympics-96

1976 Benji Gregory, born in Encino, California, actor, Brian Tanner-Alf

1975 Brian Oldfield of U.S. put shot 75', an unofficial record

1975 Brian Oldfield shot puts 22.86 m (world record)

1975 Brian Manning, wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins

1975 Brian Buetsch, born in Rockford, Illinois, figure skater, 1997 Great Lakes Sr champ

1975 Brian Littrell, singer, Backstreet Boys

1974 Brian Kelly, Mission Viejo California, soccer midfielder, 1996 Olympics gold

1974 Brian Newman, guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1974 Brian Roberson, wide receiver for the New York Giants

1973 Brian Loyd, Lynwood California, baseball catcher 1996 Olympics bronze

1973 Brian Smith, Cedar Rapids Iowa, speed skater 1994 Olympics

1973 Brian Dawkins, safety for the Philadelphia Eagles

1973 Brian Evans, NBA forward, Orlando Magic

1973 Brian Thure, NFL tackle for the Washington Redskins

1973 Brian Austin Green, born in Van Nuys, California, actor, David-Beverly Hills 90210

1973 Brian Maisonneuve, born in Detroit, Michigan, soccer midfielder, 1996 Olympics gold

1973 Murray Wilson, father of beachboys Brian, Carl and Dennis, dies at 55

1973 Brian Olson, born in Tallahassee, Florida, middleweight, 189 lbs, judoka, 1996 Olympics

1973 Brian Rolston, Flint, NHL left wing, Olympics-1994, New Jersey Devils

1973 Brian Milne, fullback for the Cincinnati Bengals

1972 Brian Williams, NFL linebacker, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31

1972 Havergal Brian, composer, dies at 96

1972 Brian Gragert, WLAF punter for the Amsterdam Admirals

1972 Brian Cole, vocalist/bassist (Association), dies of overdose at 29

1972 Brian McBride, American Athlete

1972 Brian DeMarco, NFL tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars

1972 Brian Donlevy, actor (Steve-Dangerous Assignment), dies at 73

1972 Brian Saxton, NFL tight end for the New York Giants

1972 Brian Grant, NBA forward for the Portland Trailblazers and Sacramento Kings

1972 Brian Krause, actor, December, Sleepwalkers, Return to Blue Lagoon

1972 Brian Molko, Belgian Musician

1971 TV movie "Brian's Song," airs for 1st time on ABC-TV

1971 Brian Earley, born in Fresno, California, diver 1996 Olympics

1971 Brian Storey, Richmond BC, 470 yachter 1996 Olympics

1971 Brian Hunter, born in Portland, Oregon, outfielder, for the Houston Astros

1971 Brian Savage, Sudbury, NHL left wing, Montreal Canadiens

1970 Brian Kozlowski, NFL halfback, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants

1970 Brian Wells, Carmel California, pairs skater, & Lyons-1995 Midwest champ

1970 Brian Bloom, actor, As the World Turns

1970 Brian Stablein, NFL wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts

1970 Brian O'Neal, NFL full back for the San Francisco 49ers

1970 Brian Gaskill, actor, David Michaels-Models Inc, Bob-All My Children

1970 Brian Morton, Wollongong Australia, canoeist 1996 Olympics

1969 Brian Jones, guitarist (Rolling Stones), drowns to death at 25

1969 Brian Jones quits (sic) Rolling Stones because of his drug problems

1969 Brian Jones leaves The Rolling Stones

1969 Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor replaces Brian Jones

1969 Brian Greenfield, WLAF punter for the London Monarchs

1969 Brian McKnight, American Musician

1969 Matt Borlenghi, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Brian Bodine-All My Children

1969 Brian Lara, cricketer, WI left-hand bat Smashed world records in 1994

1969 Brian Williams, NBA center and forward, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers

1969 Brian Jamieson, born in Livingston, New Jersey, rower, 1996 Olympics silver medal

1969 Brian Williams, Lancaster, South Carolina, pitcher, Detroit Tigers, Astros

1969 Brian Boehringer, born in St. Louis, Missouri, pitcher, New York Yankees

1968 Brian Mitchell, NFL running back for the Washington Redskins

1968 Brian Wiggins, NFL wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers

1968 Brian Wright, born in Stillwater Oklahoma, Canadian Tour golfer, 1991 New Mexico Open-2nd

1968 Brian Roche, NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers

1968 Brian Hunter, born in Torrance, California, infielder for the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros

1968 Brian Leetch, born in Corpus Christi, Texas, NHL defenseman, Team USA, New York Rangers

1968 Brian Jones, NFL linebacker for the New Orleans Saints

1968 Brian Johnson, born in Oakland California, catcher for the San Diego Padres

1967 Brian Glynn, Iserlohn Ger, NHL defenseman, Hartford Whalers

1967 Gavin Brian Lovegrove, Auckland NZ, javelin 1996 Olympics

1967 Memorial service for Brian Epstein at New London Synagogue

1967 Brian McRae, Bradenton, Florida, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs

1967 Brian Epstein, rock manager (Beatles), dies of drug overdose at 32

1967 Brian Wanek, born in Mequon, Wisconsin, speed skater 1994 Olympics

1967 Keith Richards, Brian Jones and Mick Jagger arrested on drug charges

1967 Brian Jordan, born in Baltimore, Maryland, outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals

1966 Brian Robbins, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Eric-Head of the Class

1966 Brian Wilsterman, soccer player, Dordreecht '90

1966 Brian Keyser, Castro Valley California, pitcher, Chicago White Sox

1966 Heavyweight Cassius Clay KOs Brian London

1966 Muhammad Ali KOs Brian London in 3 for heavyweight boxing title

1966 Brian Jones final perfomance as a Rolling Stone

1966 Brian Williams, NFL center for the New York Giants

1966 Brian Shaw, NBA guard, Orlando Magic, San Francisco Warriors

1965 Brian Walton, Ottawa Ontario, points race cyclist, 1996 Olympics silver

1965 Brian Wilson, New York City, murderer, FBI Most Wanted List

1965 Brian Givens, Lompoc California, pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers

1965 Brian Washington, NFL safety for the Kansas City Chiefs

1965 Brian McDonough, born in Long Beach, California, points cyclist, Olympics-19th-96

1965 Brian Kinchen, NFL tight end, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens

1965 Brian Blades, NFL wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks

1965 Brian Bosworth, NFL quarterback, Seattle

1965 Cameron Daddo, born in Melbourne, Australia, actor, Brian Petersen-Models Inc

1965 Brian Holman, Winfield, Kansas, pitcher, Cin Reds, Seattle Mariners

1965 Brian Bradley, Kitchener, NHL center, Tampa Bay Lightning

1964 Brian Habib, NFL guard, Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32

1964 Brian Young, cricketer, NZ Test opening batsman

1963 Brian Clark, Brandon Man, Canadian Tour golfer, 1994 Morden Pro-Am

1963 Brian Epstein and Ed Sullivan sign a 3 show contract for Beatles

1963 Brian Forde, WLAF linebacker for the Amsterdam Admirals

1963 Brian Boitano, born in Mountainview, California, figure skater 1988 Olympics gold

1963 Brian H Henniger, Sacramento California, PGA golfer, 1994 Deposit Guaranty

1963 Brian Skrudland, NHL center for the Florida Panthers

1963 Brian Harvey, baseball umpire, NL

1963 Brian Nash, Glendale, California, actor, Joel-Please Don't Eat Daisies

1963 Brian Greene, American Physicist

1962 Brian Wheat, rock bassist, Tesla-Psychotic Supper

1962 Brian Epstein signs a contract to manage Beatles through 1977

1962 Brian Kilby wins marathon: (2:23:18.8)

1962 Brian Andrew Fowler, Christchurch NZ, cyclist 1996 Olympics

1962 Brian Green, born in Columbus Indiana, actor, Sam Fowler-Another World

1962 Brian Epstein signs management contract with the Beatles

1961 Brian Orser, Canada, figure skater, Olympics-Silver-88

1961 Beatles sign a formal agreement to be managed by Brian Epstein

1961 Beatles meet future manager Brian Epstein

1961 Brian Lee Diemer, Grand Rapids, Michigan, steeplechase, Olymp-bronze-1984

1961 Brian Thomas Kamm, born in Rochester, New York, PGA golfer, 1994 Bell Canadian-6th

1961 Steven Weber, born in Queens, New York, actor, Brian Hackett-Wings

1960 Brian Hansen, NFL punter for the New York Jets

1960 Brian Dillinger, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Brighton Beach Memoirs

1960 Brian Forster, rocker, Partridge Family Drums

1959 Brian James Claar, born in Santa Monica, California, PGA golfer, 1991 AT&T-2nd

1959 Brian Fogt, born in Dayton, Ohio, Nike golfer, in 1992 Ft. Wayne Open-7th

1959 Brian Roberts, American Businessman

1959 Brian Peaker, London Ontario, rower 1996 Olympics

1959 Brian Williams, American Journalist

1959 Brian Tochi, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Dr. Alan Poe-St. Elsewhere, Renegades

1959 Floyd Patterson KOs Brian London in 11 for heavyweight boxing title

1959 Brian Setzer, born in Massapequa Park, New York, rock guitarist and vocalist, Stray Cats

1959 Brian Goodell, U.S., 400m/1500m freestyle swimmer, Olympic-2 gold-1976

1959 Brian Douglas Jones, born in Auckland NZ, tornado class yachter 1996 Olympics

1959 Brian Travers, rock saxophonist, UB40-Red Wine

1959 Brian Higgins, American Politician

1958 Brian David Willis, rock drummer, Quarterflash

1958 Gary Brian Tibbs, London, rock bassist, Adam and The Ants, Roxy Music

1957 Brian Fitzpatrick, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, actor, Rick Alden-Loving

1956 Brian Robertson, born in Glasgow, Scotland, rock guitarist, Thin Lizzy

1956 Brian Benben, born in Winchester, Virginia, actor, Dream On, Gangster Chronicles

1956 Brian Kelly, CFL wide receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos

1956 Brian Baird, American Politician

1955 Brian Prout, Troy, New York, singer, Diamond Rio-Meet in the Middle

1955 Brian Schweitzer, American Politician

1954 Brian Teacher, San Diego Cal, tennis star

1953 Brian J. Duffy, born in Boston, Major USAF/astronaut, STS 45, 57, 72, sk:92

1953 Brian Matthews, Philadelphia, actor, Burning

1952 Brian Patrick Clarke, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, actor, Merle-Eight is Enough

1952 Brian MacLeod, rock guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist, Chilliwack

1952 Brian Gottfried, born in Baltimore, Maryland, tennis star, Wimbledon Doubles 1976

1951 Brian Greenway, Montreal, rock guitarist and vocalist, April Wine

1951 Test Cricket debut of Brian Statham, England vs. NZ Christchurch

1951 Brian Downey, rock drummer, Thin Lizzy-Boys are Back in Town

1950 Brian Rose, cricketer, England batsman in 9 Tests 1977-81

1949 Brian Kerwin, born in Chicago, Illinois, actor, Chisholms, King Kong Lives, Lobo

1949 Brian McManus Connolly, musician

1949 Test Cricket debut of Brian Close aged 18 years 149 days

1949 Brian Hanrahan, British TV newsman, BBC

1948 Brian Connolly, Scotland, rocker, Sweet

1948 Brian M[ichael] Stableford, UK, sci-fi author, Day of Wrath

1948 Brian Glascock, rock drummer, Motels-Only the Lonely

1948 Brian Eno, Woodbridge England, rock keyboardist/singer, On Land

1947 Brian C Daley, U.S., sci-fi author, Exploits of Han Solo, Tron

1947 Brian Johnson, Australia, hard rocker, AC/DC-Whole Lotta Rosie

1947 Brian Hulls, British TV news cameraman

1947 Brian May, born in London, rock guitarist, Queen-We are the Champions

1946 Brian Cox, actor, Killer Party, Manhunter

1946 Brian J. Donnelly, Rep-D-MA, 1979-

1945 Brian Ferry, England, rocker, Roxy Music-Let's Stick Together

1944 Denny Laine, [Brian Hines], rock guitarist, Moody Blues, Wings

1944 Brian Pendleton, rocker, Pretty Things

1944 Brian Keenan, New York City, rock drummer, Chamber Bros-Time Has Come Today

1943 Dave Munden, rock drummer, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes

1943 Brian Hyland, Queens, New York, rocker, She Wore an Itsy Bitsy ... Bikini

1943 Rick West, [Richard Westwood], rocker, Brian Poole and Tremeloes

1943 Brian Ferneyhough, composer

1942 Brian Cole, born in Tacoma, Washington, rock vocalist/bassist, Association

1942 Brian Wilson, born in Inglewood, California, vocalist, Beachboys-In My Room

1942 Brian "Blinky" Davison, rocker

1942 Alan Blakley, rocker, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes

1942 Brian Jones, [Lewis B Hopkin], English pop guitarist, Rolling Stones

1942 Brian O'Hara, rocker

1942 Brian Jones, rock guitarist, Rolling Stones-Brown Sugar

1941 Brian Poole, Essex England, vocalist, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes

1941 Brian Yuile, cricketer, NZ slow left-armer took 34 wkts in 17 Tests

1941 Hank Marvin, England, [Brian Rankin], rocker

1941 Alan Howard, rock bassist, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes

1941 Brian Dennis, composer

1941 Brian Holland, U.S. pianist/producer, Holland/Dozier/Holland

1941 Brian Lamb, American Businessman

1940 Brian DePalma, born in Newark, New Jersey, film director, Body Double, Dressed to Kill

1940 Brian De Palma, American Director

1940 Brian Mawhinney, chairman, British Conservative Party

1940 Brian Taber, cricket wicket-keeper, Australian between Grout and Marsh

1940 Brian Hastings, cricketer, NZ batsman in 70's

1940 Brian Bennett, London, rock drummer, Shadows

1940 Brian T O'Leary, born in Boston, Massachusetts, astronaut

1940 Brian Josephson, British physicist, Nobel 1973

1939 Brian Wolfson, CEO, Wembley Pic

1939 Brian Auger, born in London, fusion keyboardist, Befour, Genesis

1939 Brian Hartley, mathematician

1939 James Caan, born in Bronx, New York, actor, Brian's Song, Killer Elite, Godfather

1939 Brian Mulroney, P-C, 18th PM of Canada, 1984-93

1939 Gwen Taylor, British actress, Life of Brian, Sob Sisters, Screaming

1939 Brian Luckhurst, cricketer, England opener of 60's and early 70's

1938 Brian Dennehy, born in Connecticut, actor, Check is in the Mail, F/X, Cocoon, Ants

1937 Brian Lumley, England, sci-fi author, Compleat Crow, Psychomech

1937 Brian Blessed, English actor, King Arthur, High Road to China

1937 Brian Fenelly, composer

1937 Brian Sedgemore, British MP

1937 Brian Wenham, media consultant/journalist

1936 Brian Fuller, commandant, Fire Service College, England

1935 Brian Wolfson, CEO, Wembley Pic

1935 Brian Clough, soccer manager

1935 Brian Bedford, England, actor, Anthony-Coronet Blue

1934 Brian Epstein, rock manager, Beatles

1934 Brian Barder, British high commissar, Australia

1934 Brian Kenny, deputy supreme allied commander, Europe

1934 Brian Peppiatt, joint CEO, SG Warburg Securities

1934 Brian Glover, actor, McGuffin

1934 Brian Bolus, cricketer, England opening batsman early 60's

1933 Brian Booth, cricketer, dual Australian cricket/hockey international

1932 Brian Moore, British commentator, Big Match

1931 Brian Glanville, author/journalist

1931 Brian Close, cricketer, played for England between 1949 and 1976

1930 Brian Joseph Lenihan, politician

1930 Brian Statham, cricketer

1930 Brian Statham, cricketer, masterful England quick for two decades

1929 Brian Corby, CEO, Prudential

1928 Brian Matthew, British disc jockey

1928 Brian Cubbon, British senior civil servant

1927 Brian Neill, British Lord Justice of Appeal

1926 Brian Abel-Smith, professor of Social Adminstration

1926 Brian Howard, deputy chairman, Marks and Spencer

1925 Brian Dilton, British lord justice of appeal

1925 Brian W[ilson] Aldiss, UK, sci-fi author, Helliconia Trilogy

1925 Hugh O'Brian, born in Rochester, New York, actor, Wyatt Earp, Search

1924 Brian Trubshaw, British test pilot

1923 Brian Neill, Lord Justice of Appeal

1922 Brian Young, Chairman, Christian Aid

1922 Brian Kellett, CEO, Port of London Authority

1921 Brian Keith, Bayonne, New Jersey, actor, Bill-Family Affair, Loneliest Runner

1921 Brian Malzard Foss, psychologist

1921 Brian Moore, Ireland, novelist, Catholics, Doctor's Wife

1917 Brian Boydell, composer

1916 Brian Connell, writer/broadcaster

1915 George Brian Snape, businessman and rugby league entrepreneur

1914 David Brian, New York City, actor, Accussed of Murder, Dawn at Sorocco

1912 Brian Keith-Lucas, political scientist

1912 Brian Johnston, cricketer, BBC radio commentator and cake connoisseur

1910 Henry Brian Boyne, journalist

1909 Brian Easdale, composer

1905 Brian Coffey, poet

1902 Brian Aherne, Worcestershire England, actor, Juarez

1901 Brian Donlevy, Ireland, actor, Barbary Coast, Glass Key, Wake Island

1876 Havergal Brian, Dresden Staffordshire, composer

1014 King Brian Boru of Ireland beats Danes at Battle of Clontarf

1014 Brian Boru, king of Ireland, dies in battle at 87



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