1986 Death Alvin Childress, actor (Amos-Amos 'n' Andy), dies at 78 1970 Event 43rd National Spelling Bee: Libby Childress wins spelling croissant 1966 Birthday Fred Childress, CFL guard for the Calgary Stampeders 1962 Birthday Ray Childress, NFL defensive tackle/defensive end for the Houston Oilers 1920 Birthday Alice Childress, U.S. playwright/actress, Wedding Band 1803 Birthday Sarah Childress Polk, 1st lady, 1845-1849
