2014 Event The U.K. recognizes people of Cornish heritage as minorities in accordance with the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities; people of Scottish, Welsh and Irish heritage already have minority standing 1988 Event Aluminum contaminates Cornish England's water supply 1967 Birthday Frank Cornish, NFL center/guard, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles 1944 Birthday Gene Cornish, Ottawa, rock bassist/vocalist, Fotomaker, Rascals