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2000 Doug Henning, magician, dies at 52

1995 Doug Mcclure, U.S. rodeo rider/actor (Trampas-Virginian), dies at 59

1992 Doug Delauder, entertainer, dies

1992 Country singer Doug Stone, 35, undergoes quadruple bypass surgery

1991 Doug Flutie of BC Lions sets CFL passing record of 582 yards despite losing to Edmonton 45-38 in overtime

1991 Cubs Doug Dascenzo commits his 1st career error after 242 games

1991 Rob Dibble back from 3-game suspension, is ejected for throwing at and hitting Cubs baserunner Doug Dascenzo Cubs win, 8-5

1991 ABC Masters Bowling Tournament won by Doug Kent

1991 NL Cy Young winner Doug Drabek wins record $3 mil salary arbitration

1990 Doug Drabek (22-6) wins NL Cy Young Award

1990 For 3rd time in 1990 a no-hitter is broken up with 2 outs in 8th inning. Doug Drabek of Pitts still beats Philadelphia 11-0

1990 New York Mets beat Chicago Cubs 19-8 at Wrigley Field, Cubs outfielder Doug Dazcenzo pitched a scoreless 9th inning

1988 Cleve pitcher Doug Jones sets record of 14 consecutive saves

1988 Superbowl XXII: Washington Redskins beat Denver Broncos, 42-10 in San Diego Superbowl MVP: Doug Williams, Washington, QB

1987 Bruins' Linseman and Blues' Doug Gilmore score goals, 2 seconds apart

1987 Midnight Rockers beat Buddy Rose and Doug Somers for AWA World Tag Team

1986 Doug Jarvis, 31, sets NHL record of 916 consecutive games

1985 "Doug Henning and His World..." closes at Lunt-Fontanne New York after 60 perf

1985 Blackhawk Doug Wilson failed on 12th penalty shot against Islanders

1984 "Doug Henning and His World..." opens at Lunt-Fontanne New York City for 60 perf

1984 50th Heisman Trophy Award: Doug Flutie, Boston College (QB)

1984 Boston College QB Doug Flutie passes (472 yards), including game ending 48 yard TD (Hail Mary Pass) to end game and beat Miami 47-45

1983 Denver Nugget coach Doug Moe, hoplessly behind, advise team to let Blazers break their scoring record

1982 California Doug DeCinces hits 3 home runs again in game

1981 Doug Small (Winnipeg Jets) ties NHL record scoring at 5 second mark

1980 Tampa Bay Buccaneer QB Doug Williams throws for 486 yards

1980 New York Met Doug Flynn ties record of 3 triples in a game

1979 Doug Meintjes, South Africa cricket pace bowler (v England 1922-23), dies

1978 Ump Doug Harvey ejects Don Sutton after discovering 3 scuffed balls

1977 Doug Walters scores 250 vs. NZ, 217 stand for 7th wicket w/Gilmour

1973 Doug Colman, linebacker for the New York Giants

1973 Doug Walters' best Test Cricket bowling, 5-66 vs. WI Georgetown

1971 Doug Edwards, NBA forward for the Vancouver Grizzlies

1971 Doug Weight, Warren, Michigan, NHL center, Edmonton Oilers, Team USA 98

1970 Doug Nussmeier, NFL quarterback for the New Orleans Saints

1970 Doug Brien, kicker for the New Orleans Saints

1970 Doug Zmolek, Rochester, NHL defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings

1970 Doug Pelfrey, NFL kicker for the Cincinnati Bengals

1970 Doug Glanville, Hackensack, New Jersey, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs

1970 Doug Bochtler, born in West Palm Beach, Florida, pitcher for the San Diego Padres

1970 Doug Evans, NFL defensive back, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31

1970 Doug Christie, NBA guard and forward for the Toronto Raptors

1969 Doug Terry, NFL/WLAF safety, Kansas City Chiefs, Scotland Claymores

1969 Doug Petersen, CFL defensive end, Montreal Alouettes

1969 Doug Hocking, CFL linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

1969 Doug Overton, NBA guard, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets

1969 Doug Creek, born in Winchester, Virginia, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants

1969 Doug Walters scores 2nd innings century after 242 in 1st

1969 Doug E Doug, rapper/comedian, Operation Dumbo Drop, Jungle Fever

1969 Doug E Doug, actor, Cosby

1968 Doug Pederson, NFL quarterback, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31

1967 Doug Johns, South Bend, Indiana, pitcher for the Oakland A's

1967 Doug West, NBA guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves

1966 Doug Widell, NFL guard, Detroit Lions

1966 Doug E. Fresh, American Musician

1966 Ernie Terrel beats Doug Jones in 15 wba for heavyweight boxing title

1966 Doug Bodger, born in Chemainus BC, NHL defenseman, Team Canada, San Jose

1966 Doug McKeon, born in New Jersey, actor, Big Shamus Little Shamus, Centennial

1966 Doug Walters scores second Test century in his second Test

1965 Doug Walters makes maiden Test ton in 1st Test, goes on to 155

1965 Test Cricket debut of Doug Walters vs. England at the Gabba

1965 Doug Linton, born in Santa Ana California, pitcher for the Kansas City Royals

1965 Doug Burden, Rutland Vt, rower, Olympics-5th-88, 92, 96

1965 Doug Riesenberg, NFL tackle for the New York Giants

1964 Doug Savant, born in Burbank, California, actor, Matt Fielding-Melrose Place

1964 Doug Strange, born in Greenville, South Carolina, infielder for the Seattle Mariners

1964 Doug Aldrich, rocker

1963 Doug Henry, Sacramento California, pitcher for the New York Mets

1963 Doug Gilmour, Kingston, NHL center for the Toronto Maple Leafs

1962 Doug Walters makes 1st-class debut for NSW 17 years 8 days

1962 Doug Flutie, CFL/NFL quarterback, Argonauts, Generals, Bears, Pats

1962 Doug Drabek, Victoria, Texas, pitcher, Houston Astros, New York Yankees

1960 Doug Phelps, Leachville Ar, singer, Ky Headhunters-Davy Crockett

1960 Doug Lidster, Kamloops, NHL defenseman for the New York Rangers

1957 Doug Johnson, rock keyboardist, Loverboy-Get Lucky

1957 Doug Cox, Guelph Ontario, 90 kg Greco Roman wrestler 1996 Olympics

1957 Doug Fleger, rocker

1957 21st Golf Masters Championship: Doug Ford wins, shooting a 283

1956 Doug Davidson, actor, Young and Restless

1955 Doug Williams, Louisiana, NFL QB, Tampa Bay Bucaneers, Washington Redskins

1955 37th PGA Championship: Doug Ford at Meadowbrook CC Detroit

1954 Doug Davidson, born in Glendale, California, actor, Paul Williams-Young and Restless

1951 Doug Collins, U.S., basketball player 1972 Olympics silver

1950 Doug Tract, born in Bronx, New York, radio DJ, Greaseman

1949 Doug Sheehan, actor, Joe Kelly-General Hospital

1947 Doug Young, rocker, Flash In The Pan

1947 73rd Preakness: Doug Dodson aboard Faultless wins in 1:59

1947 Doug Henning, Ft. Garry Manitoba, magician, Broadway play-Magic

1946 Doug Simper, rocker, Deep Purple

1946 Doug Ingle, Omaha Nebraska, rock vocalist/keyboards, Iron Butterfly

1946 Ranger Doug, [Douglas Green], Illinois, singer, Riders in Sky-Cowboy Way

1945 Doug Walters, cricketer, Aussie batting genius 1965-81 Extrovert

1945 Doug Clifford, rock drummer, Creedence Clearwater Revival-Proud Mary

1943 Forward Doug Bentley sets NHL record with 5 points in a game

1942 General Doug MacArthur arrives in Australia to become supreme commander

1941 Doug Sahm, born in San Antonio, Texas, country singer, Texas Tornadoes-Dinero

1937 Doug Dillard, actor, Clem-Popeye

1936 Doug Kershaw, Louisiana, plays electric fiddle

1935 Doug McClure, born in Glendale California, actor, Checkmate, Virginian, Roots

1934 Doug Padgett, cricketer, England batsman twice in 1960

1930 Doug Atkins, Humbolt, Tennessee, NFL hall of famer, Browns, Bears, Saints

1930 Doug Harvey, hockey star, 3 time James Norris winner

1929 Doug Ford, cricket wicket-keeper, successful NSW of 50's

1926 Doug Insole, cricketer, England batsman of the 50's, nine Tests

1922 Doug Barnard, Jr., Rep-D-GA, 1977-

1918 Doug Ring, cricketer, Australian leggie of the late 40's early 50's

1914 Doug Wright, cricketer, England's leg-spinning genius of 30's and 40's



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