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2005 Samuel Alito is nominated for the Supreme Court by George W. Bush

2005 George W. Bush is inaugurated for his second term as President of the United States

2004 George W. Bush wins a second term as U.S. president, winning 51% of the popular vote

2004 The Republican party nominates George W. Bush as its presidential candidate

2004 Former President George H. W. Bush celebrates his 80th birthday by skydiving

2003 George Plimpton, writer/adventurer/actor, The Paris Review, dies at 76

2003 President George W. Bush declares that 'major combat operations' in Iraq are over

2003 In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush stated that Saddam Hussein had tried to acquire 'significant quantities of uranium from Africa' (a claim substantiated only by forged documents)

2003 Wally George, American Celebrity

2002 George Roy Hill, director, The Sting, dies at 80

2002 George Porter, English Scientist

2002 George Sidney, American Director

2002 George Alec Effinger, writer, ", Maureen Birnbaum, Barbarian Swordsperson: The Complete Stories, ", dies at 55

2002 In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush likens Iraq, Iran and North Korea to an 'axis of evil'

2001 Nigel Hawthorne, actor, The Madness of King George, dies at 72

2001 George Harrison, musician, The Beatles, dies at 58

2001 Gordon R. Dickson, writer, The Dragon and the George, dies at 77

2001 George W. Bush is inaugurated as the 43rd president of the United States

2001 George Carman, English Lawyer

2000 Al Gore concedes presidential election, George W. Bush named president

2000 George Montgomery, sculptor/actor, dies at 84

2000 Al Gore wins the popular vote but loses the electoral vote to George W. Bush

2000 The Republican party nominates George W. Bush to run for president

1999 George C. Scott, actor, Patton, dies at 71

1999 "John F. Kennedy, Jr", publisher/philanthropist, George, dies at 38

1998 George Wallace, politician, infamous Alabama governor, dies at 79

1998 New York Giant GM George Young resigns to accept NFL position

1997 George Fleming, cyclist, dies at 80

1997 George Petrie, actor (Honeymooners), dies on 85th birthday

1997 George Chambers, PM of Trinidad and Tobago (1981-86), dies

1997 George Bryan Ingham, artist, dies at 61

1997 George Fenneman, announcer, You Bet Your Life, dies at 77

1997 Baseball's Exec Council suspends New York Yank owner George Steinbrenner

1997 Brenda Carlin, TV producer and wife of comedian George Carlin, dies at 57

1997 George Wald, biologist, Nobel Prize winner for discovering vitamin A in the retina

1997 George Wald, scientist, dies at 90

1997 Roy George Elroy Josephs, jazz dance teacher, dies at 57

1997 George Armin Goyder, businessman and social philosopher, dies at 88

1997 George Young, footballer, dies at 74

1997 Joseph George Handy Hendleman, musician, dies at 76

1996 William George Rushton, actor (TW3)/author/cartoonist, dies at 59

1996 George Duby, historian, dies at 77

1996 George Ernest Leslie, trade union official, dies at 76

1996 George Nicholas, cartoon animator, dies at 85

1996 Bernard William George Rose, organist, dies at 80

1996 Edward George Edwards, chenist, dies at 82

1996 George Byatt, playwright, dies at 73

1996 Barry George Barrington Porter, politician, dies at 57

1996 George Houston, land economist, dies at 74

1996 Joseph Roy George Ralston, pilot, dies at 81

1996 George Henderson, priest/politician, dies at 74

1996 George Scheuer, writer/journalist, dies at 80

1996 George Patrick Reid, schoolkeeper, dies at 59

1996 George Levy, antique dealer/heritage campaigner, dies at 69

1996 Sidney George Gray, company secretary, dies at 82

1996 George Brian Snape, businessman/rugby league entrepreneur, dies at 81

1996 George Richard Samways, children's writer, dies at 101

1996 Alexander George Ogston, biochemist, dies at 85

1996 George Ghita Ionescu, academic, dies at 83

1996 Ronald George Woodman, pilot, dies at 82

1996 Andreas George Papandreou, PM of Greece (1981-89, 93-96), dies at 76

1996 George Snell, genetecist, dies at 92

1996 George D. Snell, American Scientist

1996 James George "Jimmy" Rowles, jazz pianist, dies at 77

1996 George Malcolm Thomson, journalist, dies at 96

1996 George M Tindley, songwriter/vocalist, dies at 57

1996 George Mackey Brown, poet, dies at 74

1996 Ronald George Hayward, political manager, dies at 78

1996 George Burns, American Comedian

1996 George Ian Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl, dies at 64

1996 George Alan Dawson, jazz drummer/teacher, dies at 66

1996 George Lowthian Trevelyan, designer/visionary, dies at 89

1995 61st Heisman Trophy Award: Eddie George, Ohio State (RB)

1995 George Ivan Smith, diplomat, dies at 80

1995 Derick Frederick George Emmison, archivist/historian, dies at 88

1995 Arthur George Bottomley, politician, dies at 88

1995 George Kirby, comedian/impressionist (Pearl Bailey), dies at 71

1995 George Chesterman Phillips, naval Officer, dies at 90

1995 "George" magazine premieres, published by John F Kennedy Jr

1995 George Romney, politician, dead Heart attack, dies at 88

1995 Willie George "Bill" Woodruff Sr, vocalist, dies at 66

1995 George Seldes, journalist, dies at 104

1995 George Foreman loses IBF boxing title, refused to fight Axel Schulz

1995 George Foreman beats Axel Schulz in 12 for heavyweight boxing title

1995 Daniel George "Danny" Apolinar, composer/songwriter, dies at 61

1995 Paul George Vincent O'Shaughnessy Horgan, novelist, dies at 91

1995 Delroy George Wilson, singer, dies at 46

1995 George Foreman loses WBA boxing title, refusing to fight Tony Tucker

1995 Earring George Mayweather, blues harmonica player, dies at 66

1995 George Abbot, director (Damn Yankees), dies at 107

1995 George Abbott, playwright/actor/producer (Damn Yankees), dies at 105

1995 George H Poyser, English soccer player (Manchester City), dies at 84

1995 George Richard James, saxophonist, dies at 88

1995 George Woodcock, author, dies at 82

1995 George Price, cartoonist (New Yorker), dies at 93

1994 George G F van Renesse, concert pianist/music director, dies at 85

1994 Michael [George] Somes, English dancer (Royal Ballet), dies at 77

1994 Egbert George "Pete" Pitterson, trumpeter, dies at 73

1994 George Burns, undergoes surgery to drain fluid from his brain

1994 Country singer George Jones undergoes triple bypass surgery

1994 John George Hughes, bishop of Kensington, dies at 59

1994 George Dixon, trumpet/sax, dies at 85

1994 George Wildman Ball, under minister of Foreign affairs, dies at 84

1994 George Peppard, actor (Breakfast at Tiffanys, A-Team), dies at 65

1994 George Gennimatas, Greek minister of National Economy, dies at 55

1994 George Osborne Sayles, historian, dies at 92

1994 Howard Stern stops a would-be jumper on the George Washington Bridge

1993 Don DeFore, actor (George Baxter-Hazel), dies of cardiac arrest at 76

1993 George Sheehan, cardiologist/marathoner, dies of prostate cancer at 74

1993 George Tiller, abortion doctor, shot in his arms by Rachelle Shannon

1993 122nd British Golf Open: Greg Norman shoots a 267 at Royal St. George

1993 George "Spanky" McFarland, child actor (Our Gang), dies at age 65

1993 Kansas City Royal George Brett hits his 300th HR

1993 Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by George Branham

1993 George Mickelson, Gov of, South Dakota, and 7 others, die in a plane crash

1993 George Ives, dies at 111

1993 Alan Bennett's "Madness of George III," premieres in London

1993 George Steinbenner is reinstated as owner of New York Yankees

1993 George E Wilburn, film editor, dies of emphysema at 77

1993 George Wallington, [Giacinto Figlia], Italian bebop-pianist/, dies

1993 George A Stephen, inventor (Weber Kettle Grill), dies at 71

1993 George L George, Russian/US journalist/director/producer, dies at 85

1992 Dorothy Walker Bush, mother of President George Bush, dies at 91

1992 George Adams, U.S. tenor saxophonist/flautist (Changes One), dies

1992 1st overturn of a George Bush veto (cable bill)

1992 Kansas City Royal George Brett gets 4 hits to become 18th to get 3,000 hits

1992 Joseph L George, dies of cancer at 65

1992 Faye Vincent reinstates Yankee owner George Steinbrenner, eff 3/1/93

1992 "Gorgeous" George, [Arena], wrestler, dies at 84

1992 George Hurrell, Hollywood photographer, dies of cancer at 87

1992 George Murphy, (Sen-R-Ca, 1965-71)/actor, dies of Leukemia at 89

1992 George Steinbrenner drops his suits against baseball

1992 George Lovi, U.S. columnist (Sky and Telescope's "Ramblings"), dies

1992 George Mann MacBeth, Scottish journalist/poet (A War Quartet), dies

1992 George Berkeley, actor (Life Stinks, Capts and Kings), dies at 70

1992 George Bush gets ill and vomits on Japanese prime minister's lap

1991 Howard Spira sentenced to 2 years in prison for trying to extort money from Yankees owner George Steinbrenner

1991 George Joseph Stigler, U.S. economist (Nobel 1982), dies at 80

1991 George Jo Hennard, 35, kills 23 and himself and wounds 20 in Texas

1991 George Sperti Sperti, inventor (Preparation H), dies at 91

1991 Evander Holyfield beats George Foreman in 12 for heavywgt boxing title

1991 George Washington Bridge raises toll from $3.00 to $4.00

1991 George Gobel, Chicago, comedian (George Gobel Show), dies at 71

1991 George Gobel, comedian, dies of a heart attack at 71

1991 U.S. Congress gives George Bush authority to wage war against Iraq

1990 George Allen, U.S. football coach (Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins), dies

1990 George Bush visits U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia

1990 24th Country Music Association Award: George Strait wins

1990 George Brett becomes 1st to lead league in batting in 3 decades

1990 Iraq televises an 8 minute uncensored speech from George Bush

1990 George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Helsinki

1990 George Adamson, British conservationist (Born Free), murdered in Kenya

1990 George Steinbrenner steps down as New York Yankee owner

1990 George Steinbrenner is forced by Commissioner Fay Vincent to resign as prinicipal partner of New York Yankees

1990 Kansas City Royal George Brett hits for the cycle

1990 George Wood, dies of diabetes complications at 56

1990 42 year old George Foreman KOs George Cooney in 2 rounds

1989 George Oswald Browning "Gubby" Allen, cricketer, dies

1989 George Harrison releases "Cheer Down" and "Poor Little Girl"

1989 Ratu Sir George Cakobau, Fiji cricketer/Gov-General, dies

1989 George Forest's musical "Grand Hotel," premieres in New York City

1989 George Harrison releases "Best of Dark Horse 1976-89" album

1989 23rd Country Music Association Award: George Strait, Kathy Mattea wins

1989 George Brett gets his 2,500th hit

1989 George Coulouris, actor (Papillon, Runaway Bus), dies at 85

1989 George W. Bush and Edward W. Rose become CEO of Texas Rangers

1989 George O'Hanlon, actor and director (Bop Girl, Zamba), dies at 71

1989 16th American Music Award: Randy Travis and George Michael wins

1989 New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner meets with Pope John Paul II

1989 President Reagan pardons George Steinbrenner for illegal funds for Nixon

1988 George Bush beats Mike Dukakis for presidency

1988 George Bush and Michael Dukakis meet in 2nd debate

1988 George Alpert, railroad executive, dies at 90

1988 Arbitrator George Nicolau rules owners conspired against free agents

1988 Republicans nominate George H. W. Bush for president

1988 George Harrison releases "This is Love"

1988 George Rose, actor (Devil's Disciple, Hideaways), dies at 68

1988 George Harrison releases "When We Was Fab"

1987 George Bell is 1st Blue Jay ever to win the AL MVP

1987 George Harrison releases "Got My Mind Set On You"

1987 Boy George barred from British TV show, he may be a bad influence

1987 U.S. Foreign minister George Shultz meets ANC-leader Oliver Tambo

1986 It is reported Boy George is being treated for heroin addiction

1986 Kansas City Royal George Brett gets his 2,000th hit

1986 George Corley Wallace (Gov-D-Ala) announces retirement plans

1985 George Rhodes, orch leader (Sammy Davis, Jr. Show), dies at 66

1985 US Foreign Minister George Shultz arrives in West Berlin

1985 "Sunday in the Park with George" closes at Booth New York City after 604 performances

1985 George Savalas, actor (Kojak), dies at 58

1985 George O'Brien, actor (Daniel Boone, Salute), dies of a stroke at 85

1985 114th British Golf Open: Sandy Lyle shoots a 282 at Royal St. George

1985 117 degrees F (47 degrees C), St. George, Utah (state rec) (103 degrees spread, UT 1985)

1985 George Chandler, actor (Lassie), dies of Alzheimer's disease at 87

1985 George Memmoli, actor (Earl-Hello Larry), dies at 46

1985 George Pravada, actor (Felscher-Holocaust), dies at 66

1985 George Schick, Czech conductor (Chicago Symphony), dies at 76

1985 George Holmes, actor (Man in the Trunk), dies at 66

1984 George Waggner, director/writer, dies at 90

1984 George D Aiken, (Sen-R-Vt, 1941-75), dies at 92

1984 George Matthews, Brooklyn, New York, actor (Chick-Glynis), dies at 73

1984 George Matthews, actor (Chick-Glynis), dies at 73 of heart disease

1984 VP candidate debate-Graldine Ferraro (D) and George Bush (R)

1984 George S Simpson, U.S. paleontologist, dies at 82

1984 George Gallup, pioneer of public opinion polls, dies

1984 George Oppen, American Poet

1984 George H Gallup, pollster (Gallup Poll), dies at 82

1984 George Givot, actor (Versatile Vaudeville), dies at 81

1984 "Sunday in the Park with George" opens at Booth New York City for 604 performances

1984 George D. Aiken, American Politician

1984 George Aiken, American Politician

1984 George Gaylord Simpson, American Scientist

1983 George Headley, cricket (10 tons in 22 Tests, 1st black WI capt), dies

1983 Christopher George, actor (Chisum, Heist), dies of heart attack at 54

1983 George S Halas, NFL coach (Chicago Bears), dies at 88

1983 George Halas, American Coach

1983 George Liberace, violinist (Liberace Show), dies at 72

1983 George Meegen completes 2,426d (19K mi) walk across Western Hemisphere

1983 George Brett's 2 run HR against Yanks on July 24 (pine tar game)

1983 George Cukor, director (My Fair Lady), dies on 84th birthday

1983 AL President Lee MacPhail suspends Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for one week, for his public criticism of umpires

1983 George Balanchine, Russian/US composer, dies at 79

1983 George Cukor, director, dies of stroke and heart attack at 83

1983 Alabama Gov George C. Wallace, becomes governor for record 4th time

1983 Bernard George Stevens, composer, dies at 66

1982 George Harrison releases "Gone Troppo" album

1982 Andrew "Dice" Clay and George Wendt appear in "Trick or Treatment"

1982 Nobel prize for economy awarded to George Stigler

1982 Penn prison guard George Banks kills 13 (5 were his own children)

1982 George Brett gets his 1,500th hit

1982 George Kleinsinger, U.S. composer (Tubby the Tuba), dies at 68

1982 George P. Shultz sworn in as minister of Foreign affairs

1982 Senate confirms George Shultz as 60th sec of state by vote of 97-0

1982 George Amadee Tremblay, composer, dies at 71

1981 Dr. George Nichopoulas is acquitted of overprescribing addictive drugs for Elvis Presley

1981 New York Yankee George Frazier loses 3 World Series games

1981 George Steinbrenner scuffles with 2 fans in a hotel elevator

1981 Chief Dan George, actor (Harry and Tonto, Little Big Man), dies at 82

1981 George Foster hits his 8th HR into red seats at Riverfront

1981 110th British Golf Open: Bill Rogers shoots a 276 at Royal St. George

1981 George Voskovec, actor (Fred-Nero Wolfe, Peter-Skag), dies at 76

1981 113th Belmont: George Martens aboard Summing wins in 2:29

1981 George Harrison releases "Somewhere in England"

1981 George Jessel, actor (Diary of a Young Comic), dies at 83

1981 George Jessel, U.S. comic/toastmaster (Diary of Young Comic), dies at 83

1981 George Harrison releases "All Those Years Ago" in UK

1981 16th Academy of Country Music Awards: Barbara Mandrell and George Jones

1981 U.S. submarine George Washington rams Japanese freighter Nisso Maru

1981 George Harrison is ordered to pay ABKCO Music $587,000 for "subconscious plagiarism" "My Sweet Lord" with "He's So Fine"

1981 Rocket-powered ice sled attains 399 kph, Lake George, New York

1981 AL approves sale of White Sox to Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn for $20 million, and 80% of Mariners to George Argyros for $104 million

1980 46th Heisman Trophy Award: George Rogers, South Carolina (RB)

1980 George Raft, New York City, actor (Scarface), dies at 85

1980 George Raft, actor (Scarface, Johnny Angel, Mr. Ace), dies at 85

1980 Despite missing 45 games, George Brett wins AL MVP

1980 George Meany, union President (AFL-CIO), dies at 86

1980 George Brett goes 0-for-4 dropping his avg below .400 for good

1980 George Brett ends hitting streak at 30

1980 Kansas City Royals' George Brett, batting avg reach .400

1980 George Brett goes 4-for-4, raising his batting average to .401

1980 George H. Fallon, American Politician

1980 George Tobias, actor (Abner Kravitz-Bewitched), dies at 78

1980 George Meany, labor leader, dies at 86

1979 Royals George Brett is 6th to have 20 doubles/triples/HRs in a season

1979 George Seaton, American Playwright

1979 George Brett gets his 1,000th hit

1979 George De Witt, TV host (Name that Tune), dies at 56

1979 George Harrison releases "Faster"

1979 Lowell George, rocker (Mothers of Invention, Little Feat), dies at 34

1979 George Brent, actor (Baby Face, Dark Victory, 42nd St), dies at 75

1979 George Harrison releases "Love Comes to Everyone"

1979 George Harrison releases "George Harrison" album

1979 George Harrison releases "Blow Away"

1978 George Moscone, (SF Mayor), shot by Dan White

1978 Royals' George Brett hits 3 HRs, Yanks win championship game 3, 6-5

1978 George Harrison marries Olivia

1978 Dhani Harrison, George Harrison's 1st child

1978 Supreme Court rules 5-4, FCC had a right to reprimand New York radio station WBAI for broadcasting George Carlin's "Filthy Words"

1978 Denver's David Thompson scores 73 points and San Antonio's George Gervin scores 63 points in separate NBA games (33 in 1 quarter)

1978 George Paine, lefty cricket spinner (for England in WI 1935), dies

1978 In girls' High School basketball, Chicago Latin beats Harvard St. George

1977 George Hamilton Combs, TV host (Through the Curtain), dies at 78

1977 Reds' George Foster wins NL MVP

1977 George Merritt, actor (I Monster, Canterbury Tale), dies at 86

1977 George Kenney, American Soldier

1977 George and Patti Harrison divorce

1977 New York City fines George Willig 1 cents for each of 110 stories he climbed

1977 George Willig climbs New York City World Trade Center

1977 George Harrison releases "True Love"

1977 George Bush, ends term as 11th director of CIA

1976 George, a goose that lived to 49 years 8 months, dies

1976 George Harrison appears on Saturday Night Live

1976 George Harrison releases "This Song"

1976 70 die as Norwegian tanker Frosta collides with George Prince

1976 Boy George expelled from school

1976 A&M sues George Harrison who fails to meet deadline for LP completion

1976 George Baxter, actor (Flying Saucer, Lili, Caged), dies at 71

1976 U.S. courts find George Harrison guilty of plagiarism (He's So Fine)

1976 George Harrison found guilty of plagurizing "My Sweet Lord"

1976 Melissa George, Australian Actress

1976 All star MVP: George Foster (Cin Reds)

1976 George Curzon, dies at 77

1976 George Harrison sings lumberjack song with Monty Python

1976 George Sklavos, composer, dies at 87

1976 George Harrison releases "This Guitar (Can't Keep From Crying)"

1976 George Bush becomes 11th director of CIA (until 1977)

1976 George Foreman KOs Ron Lyle in 5th round of a real slugfest

1975 Great Yankee trade getting Willie Randolph, Dock Ellis and Ken Brett from Pirates for George "Doc" Medich

1975 John Scott Trotter, orch leader (George Gobel Show), dies at 67

1975 "Saturday Night Live" premieres with guest host George Carlin

1975 Saturday Night Live premieres with George Carlin as host

1975 George Harrison releases "Extra Texture" album in UK

1975 Carol Mann wins LPGA George Washington Ladies Golf Classic

1975 George Stevens, U.S. director (Swing Time, Gunga Din), dies at 70

1974 George Harrison releases his "Dark Horse" album in UK

1974 George Harrison releases "Ding Dong, Ding Dong"

1974 Bowie Kuhn suspends George Steinbrenner for 2 years

1974 Muhammad Ali KOs George Foreman in 8th round in Kinshasa Zaire

1974 U.S. Gen George Brown's speech deplores Jewish influence in U.S. over his treatment during the 1973 World Series

1974 Sandra Haynie wins LPGA George Washington Golf Classic

1974 George Foreman TKOs Ken Norton in 2 for heavyweight boxing title

1974 George Foreman KOs Ken Norton

1974 George Harrison announces his concert tour of U.S. in November

1973 George Jones, running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers

1973 Bloodless military coup ousts Greek President George Papadopoulos

1973 George Harris, WLAF cornerback for the London Monarchs

1973 George Foreman KOs Jose "King" Roman in 1 for heavyweight boxing title

1973 George Brett gets his 1st hit

1973 George Zidek, NBA center, Denver Nuggets, Charlotte Hornets

1973 George Harrison pays 1,000,000 pounds tax on his Bangladesh concert and album

1973 Carole Jo Skala wins LPGA George Washington Golf Classic

1973 George Macready, U.S., actor (Martin Peyton-Peyton Place), dies at 73

1973 George Hincapie, born in Queens, New York, road cyclist, Olympics-76th-92, 96

1973 George Harrison releases "Living in the Material World"

1973 George Harrison's "Living in the Material World" goes gold

1973 George Harrison releases "Give Me Love" in U.K.

1973 George Breakstone, actor and director (Great Expectations), dies at 53

1973 Kansas City Royals' George Brett gets his 1st major league hit

1973 Kurt George Hugo Thomas, composer, dies at 68

1973 George Sisler, hall of famer 1st baseman (257 hits-1920), dies at 80

1973 George Hegamin, NFL/WLAF tail back, Dallas Cowboys, Frankfurt Galaxy

1973 George Morrison, dies at 82

1973 Mickey Welch, George Kelly and Billy Evans elected to Hall of Fame

1973 George Foreman TKOs Joe Frazier in 2 for heavyweight boxing title

1973 George Noga, CFL linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

1973 George Steinbrenner III buys Yankees from CBS for $12 million

1972 George Collins, (Rep-Ill), dies at 47, in airplane crash

1972 President Nixon (R) re-elected defeating George McGovern (D)

1972 William HAF, Engl prince/grandson of George V, dies in accident at 29

1972 George Wiess, General Manager (New York Yankees), dies at 78

1972 Kathy Ahern wins LPGA George Washington Golf Classic

1972 Turner Stevenson, Prince George, NHL right wing, Montreal Canadiens

1972 Assassination attempt on governor George Wallace of Alabama

1972 George Wallace shot and left paralyzed by Arthur Bremer in Laurel, Maryland

1972 George Sanders, actor (Mr Freeze-Batman, Ivanhoe), dies at 65

1972 Barbra Striesand, James Taylor, Carole King and Quincy Jones perform at a benefit for George McGovern for President

1972 George Harrison is involved in a minor car accident

1972 Jason George, actor, Michael Bourre-Sunset Beach

1971 George Jackson, U.S. prisoner, shot to death at 29

1971 Bangladesh refugee concert with George Harrison

1971 George Harrison's concert for Bangladesh takes place in New York City

1971 George Harrison releases "Bangladesh"

1971 Jane Blalock wins LPGA George Washington Golf Classic

1971 George Blagoi, entertainer, dies

1971 43rd Academy Awards - "Patton," George C Scott and Glenda Jackson win

1971 Finidi George, soccer player, Ajax

1971 George Wood, England cricket wicketkeeper (v South Africa 1924), dies

1971 George Harrison is fined and his driving license is suspended for 1 year

1971 George Teague, NFL safety, Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers

1971 George Shelton, actor (It Pays to be Ignorant), dies at 86

1971 "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison hit #1 on U.K. pop chart

1971 & Dave Bancroft and George Weiss elected to baseball Hall of Fame

1971 George Harrison releases "My Sweet Lord"

1970 George Van Os, Jr., born in Houston, Texas, team handball left back, Oly-1996

1970 George Harrison releases his triple album set "All Things Must Pass"

1970 George Harrison releases 3 album set "All Things Must Pass"

1970 Shane George, cricketer, S Australian fast bowler, Shield debut at 17

1970 George Frederick McKay, composer, dies at 71

1970 Phyllis Ann George (Texas), 21, crowned 43rd Miss America 1971

1970 Donald Boyles sets record for highest parachute jump from a bridge, by leaping off of 1,053' Royal George Bridge in Colorado

1970 George Harrison releases "My Sweet Lord" single

1970 George Lynch, NBA forward for the Vancouver Grizzlies

1970 George Szell, Hungarian/US conductor (Cleveland Orch), dies at 73

1970 Louise Harrison, mother of Beatle George, dies

1970 Judy Rankin wins LPGA George Washington Golf Classic

1970 Morgan Fox, Prince George BC, playmate, Dec, 1990

1970 Stewart Malgunas, Prince George, NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals

1970 George Coghill, WLAF safety for the Scottish Claymores

1970 Ron George, NFL linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons

1970 "Gantry" closes at George Abbott Theater New York City after 1 performance

1970 "Gantry" opens at George Abbott Theater New York City for 1 performance

1970 Dean Headley, cricket, grandson of George, England ODI quick 1996

1970 George M. Humphrey, American Lawyer

1970 George Humphrey, American Lawyer

1969 "Buck White" closes at George Abbott Theater New York City after 7 performances

1969 "Buck White" opens at George Abbott Theater New York City for 7 performances

1969 George Harrison's "Something" is released in UK

1969 George P Marshall, NFL president for the Washington Redskins, dies at 72

1969 Charles Philip Arthur George invested as Prince of Wales

1969 "George M!" closes at Palace Theater New York City after 435 performances

1969 George Williams, born in Lacrosse WI, catcher for the Oakland A's

1969 33rd Golf Masters Championship: George Archer wins, shooting a 281

1969 George Harrison and Patti Boyd are fined 250 pounds each for illegal drugs

1969 120 joints found at George and Patti Harrison's home

1969 George Nimako, CFL safety for the Toronto Argonauts

1969 [George] Gabby Hayes, actor (Albuquerque, Colorado), dies at 83

1968 George Louis Francis Lewis, composer, dies at 16

1968 Nixon (R) beats VP Humphrey (D) and George C. Wallace for presidency

1968 George Koonce, NFL linebacker, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31

1968 George Harrison forms Singsong Ltd.

1968 George P Gooch, English historian/House of Commons leader, dies

1968 John George, actor (Kolb-Adventures of Fu Manchu), dies at 70

1968 Cincinnati Red George Culver no hits Phillies, 6-1

1968 George KFW von Kuchler, German marshal (Netherlands 1940), dies at 86

1968 "Wonderwall" with George Harrison premieres at Cannes Film Festival

1968 Lurleen Burns, wife of George Wallace/gov of Alabama, dies at 41

1968 "George M!" opens at Palace Theater New York City for 435 performances

1968 British minister of Foreign affairs George Brown resigns

1968 "Darling of the Day" closes at George Abbott New York City after 31 performances

1968 Beatles George Harrison and John Lennon and wives fly to India for transcendental meditation study with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

1968 George Quigley, Jr., Cin Ohio, skeet 1996 Olympics

1968 "Darling of the Day" opens at George Abbott Theater New York City for 31 performances

1967 Jeff George, NFL quarterback, Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders

1967 Ron George, linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings

1967 George Lincoln Rockwell, head of American Nazi Party, assassinated

1967 George Harrison is fined 6 pounds for speeding

1967 George McCloud, NBA forward and guard, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns

1967 George E Stone, actor (5 Star Final, Front Page), dies at 64

1967 George Eads, American Actor

1966 Dan Truman, St. George Utah, singer, Diamond Rio-Meet in the Middle

1966 George Harrison is impressed by Ravi Shankar's concert in London

1966 Megan Lloyd George, English politician, dies at 64

1966 George Creten, Belgian sculptor/painter, dies at 79

1966 Muhammad Ali beats George Chuvalo in 15 for heavyweight boxing title

1966 Beatle George Harrison marries model Patti Boyd

1965 George Abbott Theater (Adelphi, 54 St) at 152 W 54th New York City, demolished

1965 Ernie Terrel beats George Chuvalo in 15 for heavyweight boxing

1965 George Black, Canadian Public Servant

1965 Orioles' Brooks Robinson hits into his record tying (George Sisler)

1965 George Melachrino, composer, dies at 56

1965 George Davis, actor (Private Lives, Devil May Care), dies at 75

1965 George Calinescu, Romanian author (Lauda Lucrorilor), dies at 65

1965 George Harrison has his tonsils removed

1964 George Harrison's girlfriend Patti Boyd attacked by female Beatle fans

1964 George Harrison changes his company's name from Mornyork to Harrisongs

1964 George Blanda of Houston throws NFL-record 37 passes in 68 attempts

1964 George Ferris, cricketer, Leewards fast bowler

1964 George Dyson, composer, dies at 81

1964 George Harrison forms Mornyork Ltd music publishing company

1964 George Georgescu, composer, dies at 76

1964 Gracie Allen, Mrs. George Burns/comedian (Burns and Allen), dies at 62

1964 George Lascelles marries Patricia Tuckwell

1963 "Gorgeous George" Wagner, wrestler, dies

1963 George B Cressey, U.S. geographer (Crossroads), dies at 66

1963 Alabama Gov George Wallace served a federal injunction to stop orders of state police to bar black students from enrolling in white schools

1963 Alabama Gov George C. Wallace prevents integration of Tuskegee HS

1963 George F Broque, cubist painter, dies at 81 in Paris

1963 Larry Keating, actor (George Burns Show, Roger-Mr Ed), dies at 67

1963 George Michael [Panos], British rock vocalist, Wham-I Want Your Sex

1963 George Michael, British Musician

1963 George Heidweiler, Suriname, Dutch painter

1963 Decca signs Rolling Stones on advice of Beatle George Harrison

1963 George Harrison is impressed by unsigned group "Rolling Stones"

1963 George Dolenz, Italian actor (Count of Monte Cristo), dies at 55

1963 Jim Thorpe, Red Grange and George Halas elected to football hall of fame

1963 George C. Wallace sworn in as governor of Alabama, his address states "segregation now; segregation tomorrow; segregation forever!"

1962 George Saiko, writer, dies at 70

1962 Houston Oiler George Blanda throws for 6 TD passes vs New York Titans 56-17

1962 George Jamison, NFL linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs

1962 Henry George Ley, composer, dies at 74

1962 George MacAulay Trevelyan, English royal historian, dies at 86

1962 George P N earl of St. Andrews, under English prince Edward

1962 Beatles meet their producer George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho" with Peter Best on drums

1961 George Blanda of Houston Oilers kicks 55-yard field goal

1961 Houston George Blanda passes for 7 touchdowns vs New York Titans (49-13)

1961 "Boy George" O'Dowd, androgynous vocalist and druggie, Culture Club

1961 Boy George, English Musician

1961 George S Kaufman, playwright/dir/pulitzer prize winner, dies at 72

1961 George Clooney, Lexington, Kentucky, actor, Dr. Douglas Ross-ER, Batman

1961 George Lopez, American Comedian

1961 George Weiss becomes President of New York Mets

1961 George Formby, British singer/comedian, dies at 56

1961 George de las Cuevas Bustillo y Teheran, Chilean marquis, dies at 75

1961 George Stephanopoulos, presidential adviser, Clinton

1960 John F. Kennedy, Jr., New York City, son of John F. Kennedy/lawyer/magazine publisher, George

1960 George Weiss, at 66, resigns as GM of New York Yankees

1960 1st submerged submarine to fire Polaris missile (George Washington)

1960 George Crowe sets record of 12 pinch hit home runs with a runner on

1960 "George Gobel Show," last airs on CBS-TV

1960 George Zucco, actor (Fog Island, Black Raven, Desire Me), dies at 74

1960 George Crowe's record 11th pinch-hit HR

1960 George Horvath, born in Sweden, pentathlete, 1980 Olympic

1959 George Washington, 1st ballistic missile sub commissioned

1959 AFL's 1st draft - New York Titans choice George Izo, QB, Notre Dame

1959 George Bell, Dominican Republic, outfielder, Blue Jays, 1987 AL MVP

1959 George C Marshall, U.S. Army general, dies at 78

1959 George Marshall, American Statesman

1959 George Grosz, German cartoonist/painter (Ecce Homo), dies at 65

1959 George Reeves, actor (Superman, Gone with the Wind), shoots self at 45

1959 1st ballistic missile sub launched, George Washington

1959 George Glanos, horse trainer

1959 George Antheil, U.S. pianist/composer (Ballet Mecanique), dies at 58

1959 George C. Marshall, American Soldier

1958 George "Punch" Imlach becomes coach of NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs

1958 Francis George Scott, composer, dies at 78

1958 Jay Don Blake, St. George, Utah, PGA golfer, 1991 Shearson Lehman Open

1958 George Harrison joins Quarrymen (Lennon-McCartney-Best-Sutcliffe)

1958 Gary George Hallberg, Berwyn, Illinois, PGA golfer, 1983 Andy Williams

1958 George Yardley (Pistons) is 1st NBAer to score 2,000 points in season

1958 George Edward Moore, English Philosopher

1958 George Saunders, American Writer

1957 George Leary, Newmarket Ontario, trap shooter, Olympics-16-92, 96

1957 Jeffrey George Sluman, born in Rochester, New York, PGA golfer, 1988 PGA Champ

1957 George Cleveland, actor (Grampa-Lassie), dies at 74

1957 Jim Morris, impressionist/comedian, Ronald Reagan, George Bush

1957 George Bacovia [Vasiliu], Romanian poet/composer (Plumb), dies at 75

1957 Mad Bomber (George P. Metesky) accused of 30 explosions, arrested

1956 George Bancroft, actor (Texas, Stagecoach, Little Men), dies at 74

1956 George Luther Foote, composer, dies at 70

1956 George A L Sarton, Belgian/US historian, dies at 71

1956 George David Low, born in Cleveland, Ohio, astronaut, STS 32, STS 43

1955 AFL and CIO merge, with George Meany as president

1955 George Radanovich, American Politician

1955 Steve George, rock keyboardist, Mr Mister

1954 Gladys George, actress (Roaring Twenties), dies at 50

1954 George McArdle, rock bassist (Little River Band Melbourne

1954 George Edward Robey, English comic/actor (Henry IV), dies at 85

1954 George Lynch, rock guitarist, Lynch Mob-Wicked Sensations

1954 Cathy St. George, born in Norfolk, Virginia, playmate, Aug, 1982

1954 George Galloway, British Politician

1954 George E. Mahlberg, Astrophysicist, Mt Palomar/Mt Wilson California, 1974-78

1953 George Alexander Russell, composer, dies at 73

1953 Dr. Albert Schweitzer and Gen George C Marshall win Nobel Peace Prize

1953 George Herbert Walker, American Businessman

1953 George Barnes, cinematographer, dies at 60

1953 Nuclear explosion in Nevada (fall-out in St. George, Utah)

1953 George Johnson, born in Los Angeles, California, rocker, Brothers Johnson

1953 George Brett, West Virginia, Kansas City Royal 3rd baseman, 1980 AL MVP

1952 George Meany appointed as chairman of AFL

1952 George Axelrods "7 Year Itch," premieres in New York City

1952 George Meegen, England, walked 19,019 miles from Argentina to Alaska

1952 George Santayana, U.S. philosopher/poet (Last Puritan), dies at 88

1952 Sutro Baths, San Francisco purchased by George Whitney

1952 George Louis Francis Lewis, composer

1952 George Strait, Pearsall, Texas, country singer, All My Exes Live in Texas

1952 England replaces King George VI stamp series with Queen Elizabeth II

1952 George VI, King of Britain (1936-52), dies at 56

1952 King George VI, British Royalty

1951 Don [Sheldon George] Pooley, Jr., born in Phoenix, Arizona, PGA golfer, 1980 BC Open

1951 George Washington Carver monument unveiled

1950 George Bernard Shaw, Irish author (Pygmalion), dies at 94

1950 Susan George, born in London, England, actress, Straw Dogs, Mandingo

1950 George D. Nelson, born in Iowa, PhD/astro, STS 41C, STS 61-C, STS-26

1950 George Noory, American Journalist

1950 George Richards Minot, American Scientist

1950 George Thorogood, American Musician

1950 George Orwell, author (Animal Farm, 1984), dies in London at 46

1949 George Lascelles marries Maria Stein

1949 George Willig, stuntman, climbed World Trade Center in 1977

1949 Elizabeth George, American Author

1949 George Gurdjieff, Armenian Philosopher

1949 George Foreman, born in Houston, Texas, world HW boxing champ, 1973-74, 95

1949 George Brown, rock drummer, Kool and the Gang-Celebration

1948 George Wendt, born in Chicago, Illinois, actor, Norm-Cheers

1948 Delroy George Wilson, singer

1948 George R[aymond] R[ichard] Martin, U.S., sci-fi author, Wild Cards

1948 King George VI opens 14th modern Olympic games in London

1948 George Templeton Strong, composer, dies at 92

1948 George Frederick Boyle, composer, dies at 61

1948 CBS news correspondent George Polk's body is found in Greece

1948 George Polk, CBS news correspondant, body found

1948 George Kooymans, Dutch guitarist/singer, Golden Earring

1947 George Grantham, Oklahoma, rock drummer/vocalist, Poco

1947 George Lawrence James, New Jersey, 4X400m relayer, 1968 Olympics gold

1947 George Young, born in Glasgow, Scotland, rock guitarist, Easybeats

1947 George Newsome, rocker

1947 King George VI signs Indian Independence Bill

1947 Secretary of State George C. Marshall outlines Marshall Plan

1947 George II, king of Greece, dies at 56

1947 George Grantham, rocker, Poco-Crazy Eyes

1947 George Alec Effinger, U.S., sci-fi author, Nick of Time

1947 Gen George Marshall becomes Secretary of State

1946 George Santo Pietro, husband of Vanna White

1946 Greek king George II back in Athens

1946 King George II of Greece returns from exile

1946 Heinrich George, German actor (Jud Suss), commits suicide at 52

1946 George Orwell published "Animal Farm"

1946 George W. Bush, two-term American president 2000-2008

1946 George Best, Irish Athlete

1946 George Alexander, rocker

1946 George Arliss, actor and writer (Dr. Syn, Voltaire), dies at 77

1946 George Duke, born in San Rafael, California, rocker

1945 George S Patton, U.S. General (Sicily/Normandy), dies in car crash at 60

1945 George S. Patton, American Soldier

1945 Gen George C. Marshall named special U.S. envoy to China

1945 A's catcher George George punches ump Joe Rue gets suspended

1945 George Biondo, rocker, Steppenwolf

1945 George Dzunda, born in Rosenheim, Germany, actor, Deer Hunter, Law and Order

1945 George Barbier, actor (Man Who Came to Dinner), dies at 80

1945 George Pataki, American Politician

1945 George E. Pataki, American Politician

1945 George Miller, Rep-D-CA, 1975-

1945 George Wadenius, rocker, Blood, Sweat and Tears

1945 Lowell George, rock vocalist and guitarist, Little Feat-Time is a Hero

1945 De Paul wins NIT basketball championship, George Mikan scores 34

1945 David Lloyd George, British (L) premier (1916-22), dies at 82

1945 George J L Maduro, resistance fighter (Madurodam), dies in Dachau

1945 Future president George Bush marries Barbara Pierce in Rye NY

1944 King George II of Greece, abdicates his throne

1944 Lynda Day George, San Marcos, Texas, actress, Casey-Mission Impossible

1944 George Baker, [Hans Bouwens], Dutch vocalist, G B Selection

1944 George D Birkhoff, U.S. mathematician (Aesthetic measure), dies at 60

1944 George McCrae, U.S. singer, Lead Me On, Rock Your Baby

1944 During WW II, George Bush ejects from a burning plane

1944 George W. Norris, U.S. senator (lame duck-amendement), dies

1944 King George VI promotes Montgomery to field marshal

1944 General George Leclercs troops advance towards Paris

1944 George A Hartland, English MP (Norwich 1931-35), dies at 60

1944 Hugh Rigby, English portrait painter (King George V 1928-32), dies

1944 General George Norman Johnson, U.S. singer, Down at the Beach Club

1944 George Ade, U.S. novelist/playwright (Counsel Widow), dies at 78

1944 Eisenhower, Montgomery, Churchill and George VI discuss D-Day plan

1944 George Lucas, Modesto, California, director, Star Wars, Indiana Jones

1944 Patti Boyd, born in Somerset, England, Mrs. George Harrison/Mrs Eric Clapton

1944 George Nethercutt, American Politician

1943 George W. [Buddy] Darden, Rep-D-GA, 1983-

1943 George Roger Waters, keyboardist, Pink Floyd-Brick in the Wall

1943 U.S. forces led by Gen George Patton liberate Palermo, Sicily

1943 George Edwards, composer

1943 Liberty Ship George Washington Carver, named after scientist, launched

1943 George Benson, born in Pittsburgh, singer/guitarist, Greatest Love of All

1943 George Harrison, rocker, Beatle/Travelling Willberries-My Sweet Lord

1943 George Washington Carver, famous black scientist, dies at 81

1942 William HAF, English prince/grandson of George V

1942 Marlin Fitzwater, press secretary, George Bush

1942 George M Cohan, composer, dies at 64

1942 George M. Cohan, American Actor

1942 George EAE, English prince/earl of St. Andrews, dies in battle at 39

1942 Task Force 17 leaves Pearl Harbor under adm George Murray on Hornet

1942 George Sutherland, English Judge

1942 King George VI awards George Cross to Island of Malta

1942 George VI awards George Cross to people of Malta

1942 George Esson, Chief Constable, Dumfries and Galloway

1942 George Couroupos, composer

1941 George Morren, Flemish painter/sculptor

1941 George Bellamy, rocker, Tornados

1941 George Clinton, born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, rocker, Parliament-Funkadelic

1941 George Young, MP/British minister of housing and planning

1941 George F Will, political analyst, Night Line

1941 George Will, Journalist

1941 Greece Army surrenders to German Nazis RAF brings Greek king George II to Egypt

1941 Frank Gerstenberg, Edinburgh, principal, George Watson's College

1941 George S Mickelson, Gov-SD

1940 George Matesky Mad Bomber's 1st time-bomb

1940 Kaufman and Harts "George Washington Slept Here," premieres in New York City

1940 George Greenstein, author, Secret of a Jewish Baker

1940 Gen George Marshall sworn in as chief of staff of U.S. army

1940 George Reinholt, Philadelphia, actor, Steve-Another World, One Life to Live

1940 George C Pearce, actor (Hold tat Lion, British Agent), dies at 75

1940 George Takei, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Sulu-Star Trek, Green Berets

1940 George Takei, actor, Hikaru Sulu-Star Trek

1940 Anita Bryant, born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, homophobe/singer, George Gobel Show

1940 George Paul, CEO, Norwich Union Insurance Group

1940 George A. Romero, actor and director, Creepshow, Martin, 2 Evil Eyes

1939 George Nicholls Jr, actor (Finishing School), dies at 42

1939 George Kaufman/Moss Hart's "Man Who Came to Dinner," premieres in New York City

1939 George Archer, born in San Francisco, California, PGA golfer, 1969 Masters Bing Crosby

1939 George Lazenby, born in Goulburn, Australia, actor, OHMSS-James Bond

1939 Sammy Fain/Jack Yellen's musical "George White's Scandals" premieres

1939 George Hamilton, born in Memphis, Tennessee, Love at 1st Bite, Where the Boys Are

1939 Ron Headley, cricketer, son of George, 2 Tests WI vs. England 1973

1939 Barry George Barrington Porter, politician

1939 British king George VI visits U.S.

1939 1st king and queen of England to visit U.S., George VI and Elizabeth

1939 British decoration, George Cross, 1st presented

1939 65th Preakness: George Seabo aboard Challedon wins in 1:59.8

1939 George William Reed, astronomy writer/cartoonist, Dark Sky Legacy

1939 George Bain, principal, London Business School

1939 Roy George Elroy Josephs, jazz dance teacher

1939 Victor Fleming replaces George Cukor as director of Gone With the Wind

1939 Eddie Collins, Willie Keeler and George Sisler elected to Hall of Fame

1939 George Kaufman and Moss Hart's "American Way," premieres in New York City

1938 George Cukor announces Vivien Leigh will play Scarlett O'Hara

1938 George J Hochbrueckner, Rep-D-NY

1938 George E T Eyston sets world auto speed record at 357.5 MPH

1938 George Maharis, Astoria, New York, actor, Buz-Route 66, Most Deadly Game

1938 George Memmoli, New York City, actor, Earl-Hello Larry

1938 George Cummings, rocker, Dr. Hook