1996 Death Bryan Chas Chandler, musician/manager, dies at 57 1994 Death Marjorie Dorothy Chandler Collins, jazz singer, dies at 67 1985 Death George Chandler, actor (Lassie), dies of Alzheimer's disease at 87 1984 Death A[rthur] Bertram Chandler, author (Empress of Outer Space), dies at 72 1982 Event Travis Jackson and Happy Chandler elected to Hall of Fame 1979 Death Joan Chandler, dies at 55 1974 Birthday Michelle Chandler, Australian basketball point guard, Bronze Medal 1996 Olympics 1973 Birthday Cara Jackson, born in Chandler, Arizona, Miss America-Arizona 1996 1969 Birthday Matthew Perry, born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, actor, known for role of Chandler Bing on television sitcom, 'Friends' 1969 Birthday Darren Chandler, WLAF receiver, Amsterdam Admirals 1968 Event 29th PGA Seniors Golf Championship: Chandler Harper 1965 Birthday Chris Chandler, NFL quarterback, Houston Oilers, Atlanta Falcons 1965 Birthday Kyle Chandler, American Actor 1965 Death Helen Chandler, actress (Dracula, Salute, Last Flight), dies at 56 1961 Death Jeff Chandler, Ira Grossel, actor (Away all boats), dies at 40 1959 Birthday Ben Chandler, American Politician 1959 Death Raymond T Chandler, U.S. detective writer (Long Goodbye), dies at 71 1959 Death Raymond Chandler, American Writer 1956 Birthday Wes Chandler, Florida, WLAF wide receiver coach for the Rhein Fire 1952 Death Howard Chandler Christy, American Artist 1951 Event Ford Frick replaces Happy Chandler as 3rd commissioner of baseball Warren C Giles becomes president of baseball's National League 1951 Birthday Deniece Williams, Chandler, Indiana, singer, Love Wouldn't Let Me Wait 1951 Event Baseball Commish Happy Chandler loses fight (9-7) to stay in office 1950 Event Baseball owners vote 9-7 not to renew Commissioner Chandler's contract 1950 Event 32nd PGA Championship: Chandler Harper at Scioto CC Columbus Ohio 1948 Event Commissioner Happy Chandler fines the Yankees, Cubs, and Phillies $500 each for signing high school players 1947 Event Happy Chandler announces Ford and Gillette to sponsor World Series 1945 Event Happy Chandler, resigns as U.S. Senator, remains as baseball commish 1945 Event Chandler sells World Series radio rights for $150,000 to Gillette, Ford had been World Series sponsor since 1934, pay $100,000 annually 1945 Event Albert B "Happy" Chandler is named 2nd baseball commissioner 1943 Birthday Patti Chandler, California, actress, Bikini Beach 1943 Event Spud Chandler wins AL MVP; Stan Musial wins NL MVP 1942 Birthday Rod Chandler, born in La Grande, Oregon, Representative-R-Washington 1983 - 1993 1938 Birthday [Bryan] Chas Chandler, rocker, The Animals-House of the Rising Sun 1937 Birthday Gene Chandler, Eugene Dixon, Chicago, rocker, Duke of Earl 1918 Birthday Jeff Chandler, Ira Grossel, Brooklyn, actor, Broken Arrow 1914 Birthday Chandler Harper, golfer, 1950 PGA champ 1912 Birthday A[rthur] Bertram Chandler, UK, sci-fi author, Empress of Outer Space 1909 Birthday Spud Chandler, baseball player, AL MVP 1943 1909 Birthday Helen Chandler, Charleston, South Carolina, actress, Christopher Strong, Dracula 1908 Death Joel Chandler Harris, created Uncle Remus, dies at 59 1905 Birthday Chick Chandler, Kingston, New York, actor, Barney-One Happy Family 1898 Birthday George Chandler, born in Waukegan, Illinois, actor, Lassie 1888 Birthday Raymond Chandler, mystery writer, Farewell My Lovely 1873 Birthday Howard Chandler Christy, American Artist 1865 Death Thomas Chandler Haliburton, Canadian Author 1848 Birthday Joel Chandler Harris, U.S. journalist, created Uncle Remus stories 1813 Birthday Zachariah Chandler, U.S., merchant/politician, found Republican Party 1796 Birthday Thomas Chandler Haliburton, Canadian Author
