1984 Event Beth Henley's "Miss Firecracker contest," premieres in New York City 1968 Birthday Lisa Loeb, born in Bethesda, Maryland, singer, songwriter, actress, hit song, 'Stay (I Missed You)', appeared in 'Firecracker' film, 'Dweezil and Lisa' television series 1952 Birthday Beth Henley, Jackson, Mississippi, actress/playwright, Miss Firecracker 1866 Event Firecracker thrown in wood starts fire destroying of Portland, Me