|
History Home Events Birthdays Deaths Years |
|
Add "Today in History" or "Today's Birthdays" to Your Site - it's Easy! |
|
|
|
History Home Events Birthdays Deaths Years |
|
Add "Today in History" or "Today's Birthdays" to Your Site - it's Easy! |
|
Clark
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
| History Home Copyright 2009 BrainyMedia.com | |