1993 Death Irene Sharaff, U.S. costume designer (Cleopatra, Can-can), dies at 83 1981 Event "Can-Can" closes at Minskoff Theater New York City after 5 performances 1981 Event "Can-Can" opens at Minskoff Theater New York City for 5 performances 1919 Birthday Louis Jourdan, Marseilles France, actor, Gigi, Can-Can, Madame Bovary 1858 Event In Paris, the Can-Can is 1st performed