1993 Death Kenneth Burke, philosopher, literary theorist, Agnostic, awarded Guggenheim Fellowship 1935, music critic for 'The Nation', editor, 'The Dial' literary magazine, attended Columbia University, dies of heart failure at his home in Andover, New Jersey 1983 Death John Williams, actor (Family Affair, Dial M for Murder), dies at 80 1927 Birthday Patrick Allen, Malawi, actor, Roman Holiday, Dial "M" for Murder 1908 Birthday Robert Cummings, born in Joplin, Missouri, actor, Love that Bob, Dial M For Murder 1903 Birthday John Williams, born in England, actor, Niles-Family Affair, Dial M for Murder 1897 Birthday Kenneth Burke, born in America, philosopher, literary theorist, Agnostic, awarded Guggenheim Fellowship 1935, music critic for 'The Nation', editor, 'The Dial' literary magazine, attended Columbia University 1896 Event Dial telephone patented 1889 Event Alexander Dey patents dial time recorder