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2003 Clark Kerr, American Economist

2003 Laurel Clark, astronaut, physician on the Columbia mission, STS-107, dies at 41

1999 Sarah Clark Knauss, oldest person 1999, dies at 119

1998 Clark Clifford, lawyer/DC insider, dies at 91

1996 Ossie Raymond Clark, fashion designer, dies at 54

1995 Lila Clark Knapp, publisher, dies at 63

1995 Dave Clark, music promoter/songwriter, dies at 85

1994 Ernest Clark, actor (Pope Must Die, Gandhi), dies at 82

1994 Carmen McRae [Clark], U.S. jazz singer/pianist, dies at about 73

1994 Mattie Moss Clark, gospel Singer, dies at 69

1994 Jennie Garth weds Dan Clark

1992 Clark Tippet, dancer/choreographer, dies at 37

1991 Gene Clark, folk-rocker (Byrds-Tambourine Man), dies at 49

1991 Clark Mollenhoff, U.S. journalist (Pulitzer Prize), dies

1991 Steve Clark, guitarist (Def Leppard-Hysteria), dies at 30

1990 Delecta "Dee" Clark, U.S. singer (Raindrops), dies at 52

1990 Will Clark, NL's MVP signs a $15M 4-year contract with San Francisco Giants

1989 Giants Will Clark hits 1st NLCS grand slam since 1977

1989 Batting titles decided on final day Puckett goes 2-for-5 edges Carney Lansford .339 to .336, Gwynn's 3-for-4 edges Will Clark .336 to .333

1989 Dort Clark, actor (In Harm's Way), dies

1987 Dwight Clark ends NFL streak of 105 consecutive game receptions

1986 Mamo Clark, actor (1 Million BC, Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island), dies

1985 Judy Clark wins LPGA Boston Five Golf Classic

1985 Cards trade D Green, Jose Uribe, Dave LaPoint to Giants for Jack Clark

1983 Mark W. Clark, U.S. general (WW II), dies at 87

1983 Barney Clark, 1st artifical heart recipient, dies after 112 days at 62

1982 Clark Gilles fails in 7th Islander penalty shot

1982 1st permanent artificial heart successfully implanted (University of Utah) in retired dentist Barney Clark; lived 112 days with Jarvic-7 heart

1982 Dentist Barney B Clark gets 1st artificial heart

1980 Dwight Clark begins NFL streak of 105 consecutive game receptions

1979 Canadians elect conservatives, Joseph Clark replaces Pierre Trudeau

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

1977 Tom C Clark, former Supreme Court Justice (1949-67), dies in New York at 77

1977 Tom C. Clark, American Politician

1974 Justin Whalin, born in San Francisco, California, actor, Jimmy Olsen-Lois and Clark

1974 Justin Whalin, born in San Francisco, California, actor, Jimmy-Lois and Clark, Charles in Charge

1973 Christie Clark, Louisiana, actress, Carrie Brady-Days of Our Life

1973 7th Country Music Association Award: Roy Clark wins

1972 Tony Clark, born in Newton, Kansas, infielder for the Detroit Tigers

1972 Karen Clark, born in Calgary, Alberta, synchro swimmer, 1996 Olympics silver

1972 Greg Clark, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers

1972 Willie Clark, NFL cornerback, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles

1971 Walter Van Tilburg Clark, U.S. author (Ox-Bow Incident), dies at 62

1971 Julie Anne Clark, born in Tucson, Arizona, playmate, Mar, 1991

1971 Derrick Clark, NFL/WLAF fullback, Broncos, Rhein Fire

1971 Shepherd Clark, born in Atlanta, Georgia, figure skater, 1994, 97 Eastern Sr champ

1969 Dallas Cowboy kicker Mike Clark, attempting an on-side kick against Cleveland, missed the ball

1969 David Hollander, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Lewis and Clark, What's Happenings?

1969 "Hee Haw" with Roy Clark and Buck Owens premieres on CBS TV

1969 Clark Sheehan, born in Denver, Colorado, cyclist 1996 Olympics

1969 Tim Clark, U.S. baseball outfielder for the Florida Marlins

1969 Vinnie Clark, NFL cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars

1968 Fred Clark, actor (Zotz, Auntie Mame), dies of liver ailment at 54

1968 Terri Clark, Canadian Musician

1968 Mark Clark, Bath, Illinois, pitcher for the New York Mets

1968 Jim Clark, of Scotland, world driving champ, dies at 32 in race car

1967 Reggie Clark, NFL linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars

1967 87th U.S. Mens Tennis: John Newcombe beats Clark Graebner (64 64 86)

1967 John Clark, actor (Last Day of the War), dies at 50

1967 Actress Lynn Redgrave marries John Clark

1967 Clark Gesner's musical "You're a Good Man, premieres in New York City

1966 Wendel Clark, Kelvington, NHL left wing, Toronto, New York Islanders

1966 Amy Linker, born in Brooklyn, New York, actress, Lewis and Clark, Lauren-Square Pegs

1966 Anna Clark, born in San Francisco, California, playmate, Apr, 1987

1966 Dean Cain, born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, actor, Clark-Lois and Clark

1966 Dave Clark 5 set record as they appear for 12th time on Ed Sullivan

1966 Graeme Clark, bassist, Wet Wet Wet-Angel Eyes, Love is All Around

1966 Greg Clark, CFL linebacker, Saskatchewan Roughriders

1966 Clark Sherwood Dennis, born in Houston, Texas, PGA golfer, 1990 Hawaiian Open-3rd

1965 Jim Clark becomes 1st foreigner in 49 years to win Indy

1964 Teri Hatcher, born in Sunnyvale, California, actress, Lois Lane-Lois and Clark

1964 Louis Clark, NFL receiver, Seattle, WLAF coach for the Amsterdam Admirals

1964 Will Clark, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, infielder for the Texas Rangers

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

1963 Anthony Clark, comedian, Boyd Pritchett-Boston Common

1962 Mary Ellen Clark, Abington, Pennsylvania, diver, Olympics-2 bronze-92, 96

1962 Dave Clark, Tupelo MS, outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates

1962 Joetta Clark, East Orange, New Jersey, 800m runner, Olympic-1992

1962 Gary Clark, NFL wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins

1962 Gary Clark, rocker, Danny Wilson-Mary's Prayer

1961 Clark Datchler, vocalist, Johnny Hates Jazz-Don't Say it's Love

1961 John Clark Gable, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Bad Jim

1961 Laurel B. Clark, born in Ames Iowa, Lieutenant Commander USN/astronaut

1961 Wallis Clark, actress (Easy Money), dies at 78

1960 Clark Gable, actor (Gone With the Wind), dies at 59

1960 "Misfits" premieres, final movie for Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe

1960 Steve Clark, born in Hillsborough, England, rock guitarist, Def Leppard

1960 Bobby Clark, vaudevillan (World's funniest circus clown), dies at 71

1960 Lamar Clark sets pro boxing record of 44 consecutive knockouts

1959 Clark Griffith of Senators says team will not move the franchise

1958 Brandon Clark, New York City, actor, Sean-The Fitzpatricks

1958 Clark Brandon, New York City, actor, Fast Food

1958 Sally Clark, born in Feilding New Zealand, equestrian 3 day event, 1996 Olympics silver

1958 Kurt Rambis, NBA forward, Lakers, Hornets, Clark Kent look-a-like

1957 Jeff East, born in Kansas, Missouri, American actor, best-known for role of Clark Kent in 1978 film "Superman"

1956 Dick Clark's 1st appearance as host of American Bandstand

1955 Jack Clark, Penns, all star outfielder, Giants, Cards, Yankees, Padres

1955 Clark Griffith, baseball player/manager (New York Yankees), dies at 85

1953 Marcia Clark, Kleks, born in Berkeley, California, LA DA, OJ Simpson Case

1953 Cliff Clark, actor (Golden Hoofs, Kid Glove Killer), dies at 63

1952 1st "Bandstand" broadcast in Philadelphia on WFIL-TV (Dick Clark joins in 1955 as a substitute-host)

1952 Alan Clark, keyboardist, Dire Straits-Sultans of Swing

1951 Larry Clark Robinson, NHL defenseman, Mont Canadiens, Norris-77, 80

1950 Helen Clark, New Zealander Statesman

1949 Mrs Georgia Neese Clark of Kansas becomes 1st woman treasurer of U.S.

1949 GN Clark becomes 1st female U.S. treasurer

1949 John Shea, born in North Conway, New Hampshire, actor, Honeymoon, New Life, Lois and Clark

1948 84-year-old Connie Mack challenges 78-year-old Clark Griffith to a race from home to 1st base; it ends in a tie

1947 Clark Wissler, U.S. cultural anthropologist, dies at 76

1947 Candy Clark, born in Oklahoma, actress, Man Who Fell to Earth, Q, American Graffiti

1945 Arthur C. Clark proposes relay satellites in geosynchronous orbit

1944 Wesley Clark, American Soldier

1944 Larry Davidson, rocker, Dave Clark 5-Glad All Over

1944 Gene Parsons, rock drummer, Byrds, Gene Clark Group

1944 General Clark replaces General Patton as commander of 7th Army

1943 Mike Smith, born in Edmonston, England, born Michael George Smith, singer, songwriter, keyboardist, music producer, played for The Dave Clark Five

1943 Denny Payton, saxophonist, harmonica player, guitarist, singer, performed with the Dave Clark Five, English pop rock group

1943 Dennis Paxton, rocker, Dave Clark Five-Glad All Over

1942 Dave Clark, born in London, England, rock drummer, Dave Clark 5-Glad All Over

1942 U.S. General Clark and Lemnitzer and French General Mast meet secretly in Algeria

1942 Rick Huxley, guitarist, Dave Clark 5-Glad All Over

1942 Lenny Davidson, London, rock guitarist, Dave Clark 5-Glad All Over

1942 K Callan, born in Dallas, Texas, actress, Joe's World, Martha-Lois and Clark

1941 Gene Clark, born in Los Angeles, California, rock vocalist and guitarist, Byrds

1941 Guy Clark, Rockport, Texas, country singer, Heartbroke

1941 June Clark, British Professor of Nursing, Middlesex U

1941 Jeremy Clyde, born in Dorney, England, musician, television actor, appearing in action series, Crossbow, drama series, The Alan Clark Diaries

1940 Susan Clark, born in Sarnia, Ontario, actress, Night Moves, Webster

1939 Martin Feldstein, economist, 1977 John Bates Clark Medal

1939 Joe Clark, Charles Joseph, P-C, 16th Canadian PM, 1979-80

1938 Dee Clark, Arkansas, singer, Hambone, Nobody But You

1938 Niara Sudarkasa, Gloria M Clark, educator/president, Lincoln College

1938 John Bates Clark, American Economist

1936 Matt Clark, Washington D.C., actor and director, Return to Oz, Horror Show

1936 Lane Smith, born in Memphis, Tennessee, actor, Perry White-Lois and Clark

1936 Jim Clark, race car driver, Indianapolis 500

1936 Jim Clark, Formula 1 racer, 1963 champ

1935 John Pepper Clark, born in Nigeria, writer, Horn, Song of a Goat

1935 Robin Clark, chemist, FRS

1934 While Washington player-mgr Joe Cronin honeymoons with Mildred Robertson owner Clark Griffith's niece and adopted daughter, he is sold to Red Sox

1934 Terence Clark, British diplomat

1933 Roy Clark, born in Meherrin, Virginia, country singer, Hee Haw

1932 Joe Clark, born in Los Angeles, California, WLAF off coordinator coach for the Amsterdam Admirals

1932 Petula Clark, Surrey England, rock vocalist, Downtown, My Love

1932 Clark Griffith announces Walter Johnson will be manager of Senators

1929 Mary Higgins Clark, born in Bronx, New York, author, Cry in the Night, Stillwatch

1929 Dick Clark, Mount Vernon, New York, TV Host, American Bandstand

1929 Dick Clark, Mount Vernon, New York, TV host, American Bandstand

1929 Marilyn Clark, Spokane, Washington, actress, House of Party Beach

1927 Ramsey Clark, U.S. attorney General, 1967-69

1926 John Clark, CEO, Plessey Company

1922 Clark MacGregor, politician, involved in Watergate

1921 Barney Clark, 1st to receive a permanent artificial heart

1920 Carmen McRae, Clark, U.S. jazz singer/pianist, Dream of Life

1919 Warren Stevens, Clark's Summit, Pennsylvania, actor, Richard Boone Show

1916 John Clark, born in Hampton, Iowa, actor, Graveyard of Horror

1915 Paul A. Samuelson, economist, 1970 Nobel, 1947 John Bates Clark Medal

1914 Walter Johnson accepts money from Federal League Chicago Whales Clark Griffith threatens to take Johnson to court

1914 Kenneth B Clark, Canal Zone, civil rights activist, Dark Ghetto

1914 Fred Clark, born in Lincoln California, actor, Burns and Allen, Auntie Mame, Hazard

1913 Dane Clark, Brooklyn, actor, Wire Service, Bold Venture, Perry Mason

1912 Ernest Clark, born in London, England, actor, Doctor in the House

1911 Clark Griffith is named manager of Washington Senators

1911 Clark Kerr, American Economist

1911 Margot Grahame, born in Canterbury, England, born Margaret Clark, actress, compared to Jean Harlow, dubbed the 'Aluminum Blonde', performed with Bebe Daniels in The Fabulous Joe

1909 Dave Clark, music promoter and songwriter

1908 Yankees replace Clark Griffith with Kid Elberfeld as manager who is destined to have worse won-lost percentage of any Yankee manager 27-71 (.276)

1906 Clark M. Clifford, U.S. Secretary of Defense, 1968 - 1969

1906 Clark M. Clifford, American Public Servant

1906 Earl "Dutch" Clark, Colorado, NFL hall of fame quarterback, Spartans, Detroit

1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition opens in Portland, Oregon

1904 Congress authorizes Lewis and Clark Expo $1 gold coin

1902 Minor League's most lopsided baseball game: Corsicana 51; Texarkana 3 Justin Clark of Corsicana, Texas minors hits 8 home runs in 1 game

1901 Clark Gable, born in Cadiz, Ohio, actor, Gone With the Wind

1900 June Clark, musician trumpet

1899 Tom C. Clark, American Politician

1898 Septima Poinsette Clark, civil rights activist/educator

1897 Alvin Graham Clark, dies 3 weeks after 1st use of Yerkes 40" lens

1890 Alexander Clark, journalist/lawyer, named minister to Liberia

1889 Cliff Clark, actor, Kid Glove Killer, Golden Hoofs, Vigilante Hideout

1888 Bobby Clark, vaudevillan, World's funniest circus clown

1883 Frederick Scotson Clark, composer, dies at 42

1883 Marguerite Clark, voice, Snow White

1882 Wallis Clark, born in Essex, England, actress, Postal Inspector

1874 Herbert Clark Hoover, West Branch Iowa, R, 31st President, 1929-1933

1870 Clark Wissler, anthropologist, American Indian

1870 Patrick Gass, Sergeant of Lewis and Clark Expedition, dies at 98

1869 Clark Griffith, Missouri, baseball player/manager, New York Yankees

1866 Indelible pencil patents by Edson P Clark, Northampton, Mass

1862 James Clark Ross, Arctic explorer, dies

1862 Telescope maker Alvin Clark discovers dwarf companion of Sirius

1861 Battle of Cape Hatteras SC-Union troops take Ft. Clark

1851 Alvan Clark patents telescope

1847 John Bates Clark, American Economist

1841 James Clark Ross (UK) is 1st to enter pack ice near Ross Ice Shelf

1840 Frederick Scotson Clark, composer

1839 Nathaniel Pryor, Sergeant of Lewis and Clark Expedition, dies

1838 William Clark, 2nd lt of Lewis and Clark Expedition, dies at 68

1831 William Thomas Clark, Major General Union volunteers

1831 John Bullock Clark, Jr., Brigadier General Confederate Army

1814 Galen Clark, U.S., naturalist and discovered Mariposa Grove

1812 Sacagawea, Shoshone interpreter for Lewis and Clark, dies

1811 Charles Clark, Brigadier General Confederate Army

1810 Clark Mills, U.S., sculptor, Freedom, Armed Liberty

1809 Meriwether Lewis, (Lewis and Clark Expedition), commits suicide at 35

1807 Abner Clark Harding, Brigadier General Union volunteers

1806 Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis from Pacific Northwest

1806 Lewis and Clark reach Pacific coast

1806 Lewis and Clark find skeleton of 105' blue whale in Oregon

1805 Lewis and Clark reach Pacific Ocean, 1st Americans to cross continent

1805 Lewis and Clark reach Pacific Ocean

1805 Lewis and Clark 1st sights Pacific Ocean

1805 Lewis and Clark 1st see Rocky Mountains

1804 Charles Floyd, only fatality of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition begins

1804 Lewis and Clark begin exploration of Louisiana Purchase

1804 Lewis and Clark set out from St. Louis for Pacific Coast

1800 James Clark Ross, explorer, British Antarctic

1799 William Clark (of Lewis and Clark) is willed the slave York

1779 George Rogers Clark captures Vincennes (Ind) from British

1774 Meriwether Lewis, Charlottsville, Virginia, captain, Lewis and Clark Expedition

1771 Patrick Gass, Falling Springs, Pennsylvania, Sergeant of Lewis and Clark Expedition

1770 William Clark, born in Charlottsville, Virginia, 2nd lt of Lewis and Clark Expedition

1752 George Rogers Clark, frontier military leader in Revolutionary War

1726 Abraham Clark, farmer/lawyer, signed Declaration of Independence


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