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1997 Jean Dixon, psychic (Gift of Prophecy), dies of a heart attack at 79

1997 Jeane Dixon, astrologer, newspaper columnist, dies at 79

1995 Troy Dixon scores cricket century on 1st-class debut for Qld vs. W Prov

1994 George Dixon, trumpet/sax, dies at 85

1992 Adele Dixon, singer and actress (Uneasy Virtue), dies of pneumonia at 83

1992 Joan Dixon, actress (Hot Lead, Bunco Squad, Gunplay), dies at 66

1992 Willie Dixon, blues composer (I'm a Man, Backdoor Man), dies at 76

1990 Troy Dixon, rapper (Trouble T-Roy of Heavy D), dies at 22 of a fall

1983 14th New York City Marathon won by Rod Dixon in 2:08:59

1981 Jean Dixon, actress (Joy of Livng, You Only Live Once), dies

1980 Scott Dixon, New Zealander Celebrity

1975 Tamecka Dixon, WNBA guard for the Los Angeles Sparks

1971 Johnny Dixon, WLAF safety for the Frankfurt Galaxy

1971 Ernest Dixon, NFL linebacker for the New Orleans Saints

1971 Ronnie Dixon, NFL defensive tackle, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets

1970 Mark Dixon, CFL offensive linebacker, Montreal Alouettes

1969 Cal Dixon, NFL center/guard for the New York Jets

1969 Gertrude Dixon, compiler of Shunryu Suzuki's Zen Mind, dies

1969 Gerald Dixon, NFL linebacker, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals

1969 David Dixon, NFL guard for the Minnesota Vikings

1968 Dixon Edwards, NFL linebacker, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings

1967 Jerry Dixon, heavy metal bassist, Warrant-Cherry Pie

1965 Henry (Dixon) Cowell, U.S. pianist/composer (Aeolian Harp), dies at 68

1965 Randy Dixon, NFL guard for the Indianapolis Colts

1964 Diane Dixon, born in Brooklyn, New York, 4x400m runner 1988 Olympics silver

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

1943 Frank Dixon wins Knights of Columbus mile (4:09.6)

1937 Gene Chandler, [Eugene Dixon], Chicago, rocker, Duke of Earl

1934 Julian C Dixon, Rep-D-California, 1979-

1931 Warren, Dixon and Young's musical "Laugh Parade," premieres in New York City

1931 Ivan Dixon, born in New York City, actor, Car Wash, Hogan's Heroes

1930 Dotty Mack, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, actress, Paul Dixon Show

1927 Alan J. Dixon, Sen-D-IL, 1981-

1926 Wanda Lewis, Struther Ohio, actress, This is Music, Paul Dixon Show

1925 Bill Dixon, American Musician

1918 Paul Dixon, Earling Iowa, Ohio talk show host, Paul Dixon Show

1918 Jean Dixon, psychic, Gift of Prophecy

1918 Jeane Dixon, American

1915 Willie Dixon, born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, bassist, Walkin' the Blues

1915 Willy Dixon, blues artist, Mellow Down Easy

1915 Dean Dixon, Zug Switzerland, conductor

1909 George Dixon, trumpet and sax

1908 Adele Dixon, actress, Calling the Tune

1897 Henry Dixon Cowell, born in Menlo Park, California, composer, New Musical Resources

1891 David Dixon Porter, U.S. rear Admiral (Union), dies at 77

1891 Cecil Dixon, cricket off-spinner, 1 Test for South Africa, 3-118, pair

1890 George Dixon becomes 1st black boxing champ (Bantam weight)

1888 22nd Belmont: Jim McLaughlin aboard Sir Dixon wins in 2:40

1864 Thomas Dixon, U.S. attorney/playwright, Flaming Sword

1827 Joseph Dixon begins manufacturing lead pencils

1813 David Dixon Porter, Rear Admiral Union Navy, died in 1891

1767 Boundary between MD and PA, Mason Dixon line, agreed upon

1763 Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon begin surveying Mason-Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland



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