1992 Death Steve Brodie, actor (Desperate, Bodyguard), dies of cancer at 72 1989 Death William Challee, actor (Desperate, Moonchild), dies 1972 Birthday Drea De Matteo, born in Queens, New York, actress, appeared on 'The Sopranos', 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Joey' television shows 1967 Birthday Steve McDonald, born in America, bass player, member of band, Redd Kross, appeared in film 'Desperate Teenage Lovedolls' and 'Spirit of '76' 1955 Event 9th Tony Awards: Desperate Hours and Pajama Game win 1951 Birthday Peter Gordon, born in New York City, New York, Peter Laurence Gordon, experimental composer, musician, opera, world music, jazz, rock influences, founder, Love of Life Orchestra, composed for Suzanne Vega, Laurie Anderson, worked on Desperate Housewives soundtrack 1949 Birthday Bill Wallace, rocker/actor, Fear, Avenging Force, Desperate 1852 Birthday Louis FMF Franchet d'Esperey, Desperate Frankey, French marshal, WW I