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2007 Dan Fogelberg, dies in Deer Isle, Maine, of prostate cancer, at 56

2002 Dan Devine, American Coach

2001 43rd Grammy Awards, U2, Steely Dan, Macy Gray and Sting win major awards

1997 Former rep Dan Rostenkowski released from custody for mail fraud

1997 Dan Wilson hits Seattle Mariners 3,000th home run

1996 Dan Flavin, minimalist sculptor, dies at 63

1996 Dan Duva, boxing promoter, dies at 44

1995 Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino sets NFL record with 343rd touchdown pass

1995 Country Dan Dick Montana McLain, singer, dies at 40

1995 Dolphin's Dan Marino breaks Tarkenton's NFL career completions record

1994 Dan Smith, harmonica/gospel singer, dies at 83

1994 Burger King spokesman Dan Cortese (26) weds Dee Dee Hemby (26)

1994 Jennie Garth weds Dan Clark

1994 Keith Watson, British comic strip artist (Dan Dare), dies at 59

1994 Dan Hartman, U.S. singer/songwriter, 'Love Sensations', dies at 42

1994 Dan Jansen skates world record 1000m (1:12.43)

1994 Dan Jansen skates world record 500m (35.76)

1993 Dan Jansen skates world record 500m (35.92 sec)

1993 Connie Chung joins Dan Rather as anchors of CBS Evening News

1993 Dan Seymour, actor (Bombs over Burma, Intrigue, Watusi), dies at 78

1993 Dan Jansen skates world record 500m (36.02 sec)

1992 Dottie Mochrie/Dan Forsmann wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic

1992 Dan O'Brien sets world record decathlon (8891 pts)

1992 Dan O'Brien fails on pole vault and eliminated from Olympics decathlon

1992 Dan Quayle sites Murphy Brown as a poor example of family values

1992 Dan Jansen skates world record 500m in 36.41"

1991 Dan O'Brien sets U.S. decathalon record with 8,812 points

1991 Dolphin Dan Marino surpasses Joe Montana as the highest paid NFL player with a 5-year extension for $25 million

1990 Dan Quisenberry (all-time AL save king, 238) announces his retirement

1989 Dan Quayle sends out 30,000 Xmas cards with word beacon spelled beakon

1989 Dan Kelly, NHL sportscaster, dies at 52, "He shoots, he scores!"

1988 KC releases pitcher Dan Quisenberry, whose 238 saves are the 4th most

1988 Quarterback Dan Fouts retires

1988 Vice President Bush and Dan Rather clash on "CBS Evening News" as Rather attempts to question Bush about his role in Iran-Contra affair

1988 Dan Daniel, Representative-D-Virginia, 1969 - 1988

1987 Dan Rowan, actor (Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in), dies at 65

1986 Miami Dan Marino passes for 6 touchdowns vs New York Jets (51-45)

1986 Robert Alda, actor (Dan Lewis-Supertrain), dies at 72

1984 1st MTV awards-Bette Midler and Dan Aykroyd host

1984 Kansas City Royals Dan Quisenberry gets his 200th career save

1983 Dan Quisenberry record 39th season save

1983 Royals defeat Yankees, 5-4, completing "pine-tar" game (12 minutes). Hal McRae strikes out and Dan Quisenberry retires Yankees in order

1982 Dan Tobin, actor (I Married Joan, My Favorite Martian), dies at 73

1982 Dan Seymour, actor (We the People, Sing it Again), dies at 67

1982 Dan Issel (NBA-Nuggets), hits on 63rd consecutive free throw

1982 Dan Issel (NBA-Nuggets), begins streak of 63 consecutive free throw

1981 San Diego Charger Dan Fouts passes for 6 touchdowns vs Oakland (55-21)

1981 Chief Dan George, actor (Harry and Tonto, Little Big Man), dies at 82

1981 Don Fagan and Walter Becker quit Steely Dan

1981 Dan Rather becomes primary anchorman of CBS-TV News

1980 Cleveland Dan Spillner, 545 ERA, is 2 outs from a no-hitter when White Sox rookie Leo Sutherland singles

1980 "Blues Brothers" with Dan Akwoyd and John Belushi premieres

1980 "Blues Brothers" movie with Dan Akwoyd and John Belushi opens

1979 Dan White convicted of manslaughter death of San Francisco mayor Moscone

1978 George Moscone, (SF Mayor), shot by Dan White

1978 Harvey Milk, (SF City Supervisor), shot by Dan White

1978 Dan Dailey, dancer/actor, dies at 63

1976 Dan Hawkins, English Musician

1974 Brooklyn pitcher Dan Bankhead is 1st black to homer in his 1st at bat

1974 Guitarist Jeff Baxter quits Steely Dan and joins Doobie Brothers

1974 Steely Dan releases "Rikki Don't Lose that Number"

1973 Dan Neil, NFL guard, Denver Broncos Superbowl 32

1973 Dan Wilkinson, NFL defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals

1973 Dan Brandenburg, linebacker for the Buffalo Bills

1972 Dan Comiskey, CFL guard for the Saskatchewan Roughriders

1972 Dan Blocker, actor (Hoss-Bonanza), dies at 41

1972 Dan Hollander, Royal Oak, Michigan, figure skater, 1996 Great Lakes champ

1972 Dan Blocker, actor (Hoss-Bonanza), dies at 43

1971 "Dan Cooper" jumps with $200,000 out of plane over Washington

1971 Dan "DB" Cooper parachutes from a Northwest AL 727 with $200,000

1971 Dan Plante, Hayward, NHL right wing for the New York Islanders

1971 Dan Kordic, born in Edmonton, NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers

1970 Dan Howe, Kingston Ontario, canoeist 1996 Olympics

1970 Dan Ratushny, Nepean, NHL defenseman for the Florida Panthers

1970 Dan Hackett, born in Syracuse, New York, water polo goalkeeper 1996 Olympics

1970 Dan Miceli, Newark, New Jersey, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates

1970 Dan Henderson, born in Downey, California, 180 lb greco-roman wrestler, 1992, 1996 Olympics

1970 Dan Jones, NFL tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals

1970 Dan Carlson, U.S. baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants

1970 Dan Landry, born in San Diego, California, volleyball opposite hitter 1996 Olympics

1969 Dan Williams, NFL defensive end, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs

1969 Dan Farthing, CFL slot back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders

1969 Dan Wilson, born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, catcher for the Seattle Mariners

1969 Dan Lacroix, Montreal, NHL left wing for the New York Rangers

1969 Dan Footman, NFL defensive end, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts

1968 Dan Cortese, actor/TV host, Jess Hanson-Melrose Place

1968 Dan Peltier, born in Clifton Park, New York, outfielder for the San Francisco Giants

1968 Dan Duryea, actor (Pride of the Yankees), dies of cancer at at 60

1967 Dan McGwire, NFL quarterback for the Miami Dolphins

1967 Dan Dupuis, Ashcroft BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1994 Canadian Golf

1967 A. J. Foyt and Dan Gurney drove a Ford to victory in Le Mans

1967 Dan Owens, NFL defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions

1966 Dan Nowosielski, born in Montreal, Quebec, fencing epee 1996 Olympics

1966 Dan Truman, St. George Utah, singer, Diamond Rio-Meet in the Middle

1966 Dan[iel Dion] O'Brien, born in Portland, Oregon, decathelete, Olympics gold 96

1966 Dan Lipinski, American Politician

1966 Dan Payne, CFL tackle for the Toronto Argonauts

1966 Dan Abrams, American Journalist

1965 Dan Majerle, NBA guard for the Miami Heat

1965 Dan Land, NFL cornerback and safety for the Oakland Raiders

1965 Dan Jansen, born in West Allis, Wisconsin, speed skater, Gold Medal 1994 Olympics

1965 Dan Quinn, Ottawa, NHL center for the Philadelphia Flyers

1965 Dan Stryzinski, NFL punter for the Atlanta Falcons

1964 Dan Saleaumua, NFL defensive tackle, Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks

1964 John Joseph Thomas, Arcadia California, actor, Young Dan'l Boone

1964 Dan Savage, American Writer

1964 Dan Brown, American Author

1964 Dan Frischman, born in Whippany, New Jersey, actor, Arvid Engen-Head of the Class

1963 Dan Goldie, Sioux City IO, tennis star

1963 Dan Reed, rocker/actor, HOTS, Lake Consequence

1962 Dan Turk, NFL center for the Oakland Raiders

1962 Dan Donovan, born in Britain, rocker, musician, member of Big Audio Dynamite, founding member of Dreadzone, toured with The Sisters of Mercy in 1990

1962 Dan Turk, NFL center for the Washington Redskins

1962 Dan Plesac, born in Gary, Indiana, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates

1961 Dan Marino, NFL quarterback for the Miami Dolphins

1961 Dan Stuart, U.S. singer and songwriter, Green on Red

1960 Dan Rashovich, CFL linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders

1960 Daniel Woodgate, born in London, England, Dan "Woody" Woodgate, rocker, drummer for Madness, and band called Steel Erection

1960 Dan "Woody" Woodgate, rocker

1959 Dan Schayes, NBA center and forward, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic

1958 Dan Castellaneta, American Actor

1958 Dan McVicar, born in Independence, Missouri, actor, Clarke-Bold and Beautiful

1957 Donna Dixon, Virginia, Mrs. Dan Ackwoyd/actress, Couch Trip, Bossom Buddies

1956 Dan Powers, rock guitarist, Michael Stanley Band

1954 Dan Butler, actor, Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe-Frasier

1954 Dan Hill, rocker, Sometimes When We Touch

1952 Dan Aykroyd, born in Ottawa, Canada, comedian/actor, SNL, Dragnet

1952 John Goodman, born in St. Louis, Missouri, actor, Dan Conner-Roseanne, Babe

1952 Dan Halldorson, born in Winnipeg, Canadian Tour golfer, 1985 World Cup

1951 Dan Duva, boxing promoter/producer, Howard Stern New Years Party

1951 John Ford Coley, rocker, England Dan and John Ford Coley

1951 Dan Fogelberg, born in Illinois, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, played piano, bass, guitar, mandolin

1951 Dan Fouts, NFL quarterback for the San Diego Chargers

1950 Dan Hartman, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, singer, songwriter, record producer, known for "I Can Dream About You"

1950 Dan Peck, Panama City, Florida, rock vocalist and guitarist, America

1950 Dan Hedaya, actor, Cheers, Marvin's Room, Clueless

1950 England Dan, singer, England Dan and John Ford Coley

1950 Dan Quisenberry, baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals

1949 Marilyn Tucker Quayle, novelist/wife of vice president Dan, 1989-93

1949 Marilyn Quayle, wife of vice president Dan Quayle, 1989-93

1949 Dan Dierdorf, NFLer, sportscaster, Monday Night Football

1948 Dan Gable, born in Waterloo, Iowa, 68kg freestyle wrestler, Gold Medal 1972 Olympics

1948 Dan Issel, NBA coach/player, 27,482 points, Denver Nuggets

1948 Dan Hamburg, born in St. Louis, Missouri, Representative-D-California 1993 - 1995

1948 Dan Simmons, American Author

1948 Dan Seals, McCamey Texas, vocalist, Seals and Crofts-You Still Move Me

1947 John Larroquette, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, actor, Dan Fielding-Night Court

1947 Dan Lauria, actor, Jack Arnold-Wonder Years, 1947 approx

1947 Dan Quayle, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Representative-R-Indiana 1977 - 1981, Senator-R-Indiana 1981 - 1989, 44th Vice President-R, 1989 - 1993

1946 Dan Lungren, born in Long Beach, California, Representative-R-California, 1979 - 1989, 2005 -

1946 Dan Millman, born in America, author, wrote, published 14 self-help books focusing on human potential, wrote 'The Life You Were Born to Live'

1945 Dan McBride, rocker, Sha Na Na

1945 Dan Topping, Del Webb and Larry MacPhail purchase New York Yankees for $2.8 mil

1945 New York Yankees sold by Ruppert estate to Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping, &

1944 Dan Glickman, born in Wichita, Kansas, Representative-D-Kansas 1977 - 1995

1944 Dan Reeves, NFL Coach, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons

1943 Dan Coats, born in Jackson, Michigan, Representative-R-Indiana 1981 - 1999

1942 Dan Miller, born in Highland Park, Michigan, Representative-R-Florida 1993 - 2005

1941 Dan Hicks, born in Little Rock, Arkansas, singer, songwriter, performed with dance bands, performed on Time Out For Teens radio program, part of San Francisco's folk music scene

1941 Dan Haggerty, born in Hollywood, California, actor, Grizzly Adams

1941 Dan Penn, U.S. songwriter/producer/gospel singer, Out in Left Field

1941 Dan Crompton, Nottinghamshire, Chief Constable

1938 Shin Geum Dan, born in North Korea, 400m/800m runner, 1962 world record

1938 Dan Burton, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Representative-R-Indiana 1983 -

1936 Quinn Redeker, Woodstock, Illinois, actor, Dan Raven, Young and Restless

1933 Dan Flavin, U.S. minimalist sculptor

1932 Takuma Dan, Japanese baron/financier/industrial, murdered

1931 Dan Rather, born in Wharton, Texas, news anchor, CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes

1929 Dan Blocker, born in Texas, actor, Tiny-Cimarron City, Hoss-Bonanza

1929 Skip Homeier, born in Chicago, Illinois, actor, Beachhead, Dan Raven, Interns

1928 Dan Rostenkowski, born in Chicago, Illinois, Representative-D-Illinois 1959 - 1995

1924 Dan Devine, American Coach

1924 Ikuma Dan, born in Tokyo, Japan, composer, graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, studied under famous opera composer Kosaku Yamada

1922 Dan Rowan, born in Beggs, Oklahoma, comedian, Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in

1919 Dan O'Herlihy, Ireland, actor, Fail Safe, Last Starfighter, Robocop

1916 Dan Fortmann, NFL guard for the Chicago Bears

1915 Dan Seymour, born in Chicago, Illinois, actor, We the People, Sing It Again

1914 Dan Daniel, born in Chatham, Virginia, Representative-D-Virginia, 1969 - 1988

1914 Robert Alda, New York City, actor, Dan Lewis-Supertrain, By Popular Demand

1912 Dan Reeves, NFL team owner, Cleveland/Los Angeles Rams

1911 Dan Smith, harmonica/gospel singer

1910 Dumitru Dan (Romania) completes a 62,137 mile (100,000 m) walk

1907 Dan Duryea, born in White Plains, New York, actor, Pride of the Yankees

1904 Dan Leno, English Comedian

1899 Chief Dan George, actor, Little Big Man

1899 Chief Dan George, actor, Harry and Tonto, Little Big Man. Smith!

1889 Dan Rylands patents screw cap

1887 Mighty (Dan) Casey struck-out in a game with New York Giants!

1876 Dan O'Leacy completes 500 mile walk in 139h32m

1860 Dan Leno, English Comedian

1859 Dan Sickles is acquitted of murder on grounds of temporary insanity 1st time this defense is successfully used


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