1996 Death Frederick Denison Maurice Hocking, pathologist, dies at 97 1932 Birthday John Hillerman, Denison, Texas, actor, Magnum PI, Blazing Saddles 1921 Birthday Donna Reed, born in Denison, Iowa, From Here to Eternity, Wonderful Life 1915 Birthday Michael Denison, York England, actor, Importance of Being Ernest 1899 Birthday Frederick Denison Maurice Hocking, pathologist 1890 Birthday Dwight D Eisenhower, Denison, Texas, R, 34th President, 1953 - 1961, General, WW 2 1826 Birthday William Denison Whipple, Major General Union Army 1811 Birthday Edwin Denison Morgan, Sect of War, Confederacy