1978 Event Last broadcast of "Columbo" on NBC TV 1971 Event 1st broadcast of "Columbo" on NBC-TV 1934 Death Ruggiero de Rudolpho "Russ" Columbo, U.S. singer/violist, dies at 26 1908 Birthday Ruggiero de Rudolpho Columbo, U.S. singer and actor, Miracle of Women
