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2007 Jack Valenti, dies at 85, from stroke complications
2006 Jack Wild, actor, theater, stage, Academy Award nominee at age 16 for role of Artful Dodger in film production of 'Oliver!', favorite subject, teen magazines, dies of cancer, in Tebworth, England, at age 53 2005 Jack Kilby, American Scientist 2004 Jack Paar, TV host, early Tonight Show host, dies at 85 2003 Jack Gelber, American Playwright 2002 Jack Olsen, writer, Last Man Standing, dies at 77 2002 Jack Buck, American Celebrity 2002 Jack Henry Abbott, American Author 2002 Jack Haldeman, science fiction writer, Perry's Planet, dies at 60 2001 Jack Lemmon, actor, movie version of The Odd Couple, dies at 76 2001 Jack Lemon, American Actor 2001 "Jack Haley, Jr", documentary producer, That's Entertainment!, dies at 67 2000 Jack Kroll, theater critic, Newsweek, dies at 73 1998 70th Academy Awards - Oscar Ceremony Billy Crystal hosts, Titanic wins eleven Oscars, including Best Picture, Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt win lead acting awards 1998 Jack Lord, actor, Hawaii Five-O, dies at 77 1997 Jack Kent Cooke, NFL owner for the Washington Redskins, dies at 84 1996 Jack Nance, actor (Meatballs 4, Whore, Voodoo), murdered at 53 1996 Jack Perry, businessman, dies at 81 1996 Jack Popplewell, composer/playwright, dies at 87 1996 Jack Tinker, drama critic, dies at 58 1996 Jack Pepys, immunologist, dies at 82 1996 Bob Dole picks Jack Kemp as his Republican Vice Presidential running mate 1996 John "Jack" Layden, local politician, dies at 70 1996 Jack Massey, groundsman, dies at 85 1996 Jack McCarthy, kiddie show host (Popeye), dies of cancer at 81 1996 John "Jack" Baines, mountaineering publisher, dies at 57 1996 Jack Weston, actor (Ishtar, Rad, Cuba), dies of lymphoma at 71 1996 8th Seniors Golf Tradition: Jack Nicklaus 1996 Jack Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill, commando, dies at 89 1996 Jack Sutherland, journalist, dies at 79 1995 Jack Russell takes 11 catches in Test Cricket vs. South Africa, a record 1995 Jack Finney, author (Body Snatchers), dies at 84 1995 Jack Finney, author (Body Snatchers), dies of pneumonia at 84 1995 Jack Walter Braden Finney, writer, dies at 84 1995 Jack Mann, pilot/hostage, dies at 81 1995 Jack Rose, screenwriter, dies at 83 1995 Phillip Jack Oppenheimer, diamond trader, dies at 83 1995 Jack Stoddart, designer/socialist, dies at 70 1995 Phil Harris, Linton In, actor/comedian (Jack Benny Show), dies at 89 1995 Jack Nicklaus wins Golf's British Open, 4th to win all 4 majors 1995 Wolfman Jack, disc jockey (Midnight Special), dies at 57 1995 Jack Wagner, actor/voice (Disneyland, Walt Disney World), dies 1995 7th Seniors Golf Tradition: Jack Nicklaus 1995 Jack Clayton, British director (Great Gatsby), dies at 73 1994 General Hospital stars Kristina Malandro and Jack Wagner wed 1994 MPAA chief Jack Valenti holds meeting to determine new movie ratings 1994 Jack Dodson, actor (Howard Sprague-Andy Griffith Show), dies at 63 1994 Joseph Paul Jack Sharkey Zukauskas, boxer, dies at 91 1994 Jack Antonio, son of Virginia Madisen and Antonio Sabatto Jr 1994 Jack Davies, screenwriter, dies at 80 1994 Jack Harkness, rose grower, dies at 75 1994 Jack Hannah, animator, dies at 90 1994 Gary Hart's girlfriend Donna Rice (36) weds Jack Hughes (42) 1994 Jack Alexander Bently, trombonist, dies at 80 1994 Dack Rambo, actor (Jack Ewing-Dallas), dies from AIDs at 52 1994 Jack Nicholson uses a golf club to attack a car 1994 Jack Kirby, cartoonist and co-creator X-Men, Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Fantastic Four, and Thor, dies at 76 1993 14th U.S. Seniors Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus 1993 Jack Bittner, entertainer, dies 1992 Jack Kelly, U.S. actor (Maverick, Vega$), dies following a stroke at 65 1992 63rd All Star Baseball Game: AL wins 13-6 at Jack Murphy Stadium, SD 1992 Jack Arnold, actor/dir (Sid Caeser Special, Emmy 1967), dies at 75 1992 Jack Washburn, actor (Black Orchid), dies after long illness at 64 1992 Jack McEdward, asst dir (Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell), dies at 94 1992 Jack [John T] Aitken, British anatomist, dies at 78 1992 William T "Champion Jack" Dupree, U.S. boxer/pianist, dies at 81 1991 Jack Ruby's gun sells for $220,000 in auction 1991 Dr. Jack Kevorkian's suicide machine kills 2 women 1991 Jack Ryan, inventor (Barbie Doll, Hot Wheels), dies at 65 1991 Giant Victory, driven by Jack Moiseyev, wins Hambletonian 1991 12th U.S. Seniors Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus 1991 Jack La Lanne, 76, arrested for suspicion of DWI 1991 52nd PGA Seniors Golf Championship: Jack Nicklaus 1991 Jack Yellen, U.S. poet (Sons o' Fun), dies at 97 1991 3rd Seniors Golf Tradition: Jack Nicklaus 1991 Jack McCoy, Radio/TV personality, dies at 72 1991 Michigan court bars Dr. Jack Kevorkian from assisting in suicides 1990 8th Seniors Players Golf Championship: Jack Nicklaus 1990 Dr. Jack Kevorkian assisted an Oregon woman to commit suicide, beginning a national debate over the right to die 1990 Jack Gilford, comedic actor (Cocoon II), dies at 82 of stomach cancer 1990 Jack Gilford, actor (Cracker Jacks), dies at 82 1990 2nd Seniors Golf Tradition: Jack Nicklaus wins 1990 Jack Nicklaus wins 1st start on Senior PGA tour 1990 Jack Nicklaus made his debut in the "Seniors" golf tournament 1990 Jack Fletcher, actor (Any Wednesday), dies of heart attack at 68 1989 Jack Beutel, actor (The Outlaw), dies 1989 Jack Starrett, director/actor (Chase, Nightwish, 1st Blood), dies 1989 Retired British pilot Jack Mann is kidnapped by Islamic fundamentalists 1989 Jack Douglas, humorist (My Brother Was an Only Child), dies at 80 1988 Dennis Day, actor/tenor (Jack Benny Show), dies of ALS at 71 1988 Dennis Day, tenor/comedian (Jack Benny Show, Danny Boy), dies at 71 1987 Jack Sikma (Milwaukee) begins NBA free throw streak of 51 games 1987 Jack Morris ties AL record with 5 wild pitches in a 4-2 lose 1987 Bil Baird, puppeteer (Jack Paar Show), dies at 82 1987 Tigers' Jack Morris awarded $1.85 million salary by arbitrator 1987 Jack Sikma (Milwaukee) begins NBA free throw streak of 51 games 1986 Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration with former team Tigers and accuses owners of collusion against free agency 1986 Frank Nelson, actor (Ralph-I Love Lucy, Jack Benny Show), dies at 75 1986 50th Golf Masters Championship: Jack Nicklaus wins, shooting a 279 1986 Claire James, actress (Jack Armstrong), dies 1985 Jack Osbourne, English Celebrity 1985 Jack Robertson, South Africa cricket spinner (3 Tests vs. Australia 1935-36), dies 1985 Jack C Burcham is 5th to receive "Jarvik 7" permanent artificial heart 1985 Jack Miller, orchestra leader (Kate Smith Evening Hour), dies at 89 1985 Cards trade D Green, Jose Uribe, Dave LaPoint to Giants for Jack Clark 1984 "Quilters" closes at Jack Lawrence Theater New York City after 24 performances 1984 "Quilters" opens at Jack Lawrence Theater New York City for 24 performances 1984 Percy Mayfield, U.S. singer (Hit the Road Jack), dies at 63 1984 Walter Burke, actor (Jack the Giant Killer), dies at 75 of emphysema 1984 Jack Barry, game show emcee (Joker's Wild), dies at 66 1984 Detroit Tiger Jack Morris no-hits Chicago White Sox, 4-0 1984 Jack La Rue, TV narrator (Lights Out), dies at 81 1983 Jack Somack, actor (Ball Four, Stockard Channing Show), dies at 64 1983 Mary Livingstone, Sadye Marks, Comedienne, (Jack Benny), dies at 77 1982 Jack Webb, actor (Joe Friday-Dragnet), dies of a heart attack at 62 1982 1st annual Cracker Jack Oldtimers Classic 75-year-old Luke Appling hits a 250-foot home run off Warren Spahn, AL beats NL 7-2 1982 Jack Mullaney, actor (My Living Doll, It's About Time), dies at 49 1982 Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight boxing champ/actor, dies at 86 1982 108th Preakness: Jack Kaenel aboard Aloma's Ruler wins in 1:55.4 1982 Don Wilson, TV announcer (Jack Benny Show), dies at 81 1981 Jack Albertson, actor (Chico and the Man), dies at 74 1981 Jack Warner, Waters, actor (Captive Heart), dies at 84 1981 Jim Davis, actor (Jack Ewing-Dallas), dies at 65 1981 CNN airs a videotape that shows that Tamara Rand predicted that Reagan is in danger from someone named Jack Humley (a hoax) 1980 62nd PGA Championship: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 274 at Oak Hill, New York 1980 80th U.S. Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 272 at Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey 1980 Jack Bailey, TV host (Queen for a Day), dies at 72 1979 Ireland premier Jack Lynch resigns 1979 San Diego Chicken reborn at Jack Murphy Stadium 1979 Jack Haley, actor (Wizard of Oz), dies of cancer at 79 1979 Jack Mulhall, actor (Buck Rogers, Held for Ransom), dies at 91 1979 Jack Raine, actor (Quartet), dies at 82 1979 Jack Soo, actor (Nick Yemana-Barney Miller, Green Berets), dies at 63 1978 Jack L Warner, U.S. movie production (Warner Bros), dies at 86) 1978 107th British Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 281 at St. Andrews 1978 Jack Hulbert, actor (Bulldog Jack), dies at 85 1978 Jack Oakie, actor (Great Dictator, Gang Buster), dies at 74 1977 Florence Vidor, actress (Jack Knife Man), dies at 82 1977 Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, comedian (Jack Benny Show), dies at 71 1977 Jack Gardner, actor (Wild Bill Hickok, 3 Russian Girls), dies at 77 1976 Jack Cassidy, actor (Oscar/Jetman-He and She), dies at 49 1976 28th Emmy Awards: Mary Tyler Moore Show, Jack Albertson and M Learned 1976 80th Boston Marathon won by Jack Fultz of Wash, DC in 2:20:19 1975 Terry Funk beats Jack Brisco in Miami Beach, to become NWA champ 1975 57th PGA Championship: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 276 at Firestone Akron 1975 Jack Allan Westrup, composer, dies at 70 1975 39th Golf Masters Championship: Jack Nicklaus wins, shooting a 276 1974 Jack Benny, comedian (Jack Benny Show), dies at 80 1974 Jack Brisco beats Giant Baba in Tokyo, to become NWA wrestling champ 1974 Giant Baba beats Jack Brisco in Kagoshimi, to become NWA champ 1974 46th Academy Awards - "Stng," Glenda Jackson and Jack Lemmon win 1973 Jack Nicklaus becomes 1st golfer to earn $2M in a year 1973 55th PGA Championship: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 277 at Canterbury, Cleveland 1973 Jack Brisco beats Harley Race in Houston, to become NWA champ 1973 Jack Hawkins, actor (Ben Hur, Ben-Four Just Men), dies at 62 1973 Jack E Leonard, Chicago, Illinois, comedian, dies at 62 1973 Jack Davenport, British Actor 1973 Jack McGowan, actor (On Our Selection), dies at 54 1972 Jack Jackson, NFL/CFL wide receiver, Chicago Bears, Toronto Argonauts 1972 Jack Tatum, Oakland, returns a fumble 104 yards vs Green Bay (rec) 1972 72nd U.S. Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 290 at Pebble Beach California 1972 Eric Jack, NFL cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons 1972 36th Golf Masters Championship: Jack Nicklaus wins, shooting a 286 1972 Jack Kellogg, WLAF CB, Frankfurt Galaxy 1972 Jack Nicklaus, passes Arnold Palmer as golf's all-time money winner 1972 Jack Anderson discloses Dita Beard (ITT) memo indicating antitrust charges were dropped for $400,000 contribution to Republican Party 1971 Jack Barnhill, Northern Ireland senator, assassinated 1971 Jack Good, actor (Father Goose), dies 1971 23rd Emmy Awards: All in the Family, Jack Klugman and Jean Stapleton 1971 53rd PGA Championship: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 281 at PGA National Florida Jack Nicklaus wins his 2nd golf grand slam 1970 Steven Jack, cricketer, South African pace bowler 1994-95 1970 Clay Kirby has a no-hitter going for 8 inn, but is lifted for a pinch hitter, Reliever Jack Baldschun gives up 3 hits and Padres lose, 3-0 1970 99th British Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 283 at St. Andrews 1970 [Jack] Stephen Burton, Indianapolis, actor, Chris-Out of this World 1969 Jack Kerouac, U.S. writer (Doctor Sax, On the Road), dies at 47 1969 Jack O'Keffe, Waterbury CT, Australasia golfer 1969 Jack Black, American Actor 1969 Jack Ingram, actor (Law of the West), dies of heart attack at 66 1969 Jack Kent Cooke, owner of NHL's Los Angeles Kings, fines each player $100 for "NOT" arguing with the referee 1968 Jack de Gier, soccer player, Cambuur L, Go Ahead Eagles 1968 Rolling Stones release "Jumpin' Jack Flash" 1968 Rolling Stones release "Jumping Jack Flash" 1968 Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego opens 1967 Red Sox Tony Conigliaro is beaned by Angels Jack Hamilton 1967 67th U.S. Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots 275 at Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey 1967 Jack Ruby, assassin who killed assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, dies at 55 1966 Jack Lynch becomes Irish premier 1966 Sandra Spuzich/Jack Rule wins Haig and Haig Scotch Mixed Foursome Golf 1966 Jack Mather, actor (Cisco Kid), dies of heart attack at 58 1966 95th British Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots 282 at Muirfield Gullane 1966 30th Golf Masters Championship: Jack Nicklaus wins, shooting a 288 1966 Jack McDowell, Van Nuys California, pitcher, New York Yankees, White Sox, Indians 1965 Alexander King, author (Jack Paar Show), dies at 66 1965 Jack McKay in X-15 reaches 90 km 1965 29th Golf Masters Championship: Jack Nicklaus wins, shooting a 271 1965 Jack Wagner, actor (Jive Junction), dies at 68 1964 Jack Pennick, actor (Lady From Louisiana), dies at 68 1964 Jack Kirkwood, actor (Fibber McGee and Molly), dies at 69 1964 Jack Kay, born in Jr., Montreal Que, Canadian Tour golfer, 1991 Singapore Open 1964 Jack Nicklaus wins British Open golf tournament 1964 Dallas jury sentences Jack Ruby to death in Lee Harvey Oswald murder 1964 Jack Haley, NBA center, Chicago Bulls 1964 Weldon John "Jack" Teagarden, U.S. jazz trombonist/singer, dies at 58 1964 Jack Paar Show, shows a clip of the Beatles singing "She Loves You" 1963 Lee Harvey Oswald, John F. Kennedy's assassinator, shot dead by Jack Ruby 1963 Elsa Maxwell, author (Jack Paar Show), dies at 80 1963 Jack Russell, superb England cricket wicket-keeper, 36 Tests 1988-94 1963 45th PGA Championship: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 279 at Dallas AC Dallas 1963 27th Golf Masters Championship: Jack Nicklaus wins, shooting a 286 1963 Jack Del Rio, NFL linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings 1963 Jack Carson, actor (Star is Born, Mildred Pierce), dies at 52 1962 Jack Dee, British Comedian 1962 Jack Warren Pierce, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, hurdler 1962 Jack Trudeau, NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers 1962 Minn Twins Jack Kralick no-hits Kansas City A's, 1-0 1962 Wesley Snipes, born in Orlando, Florida, actor, New Jack City, Passenger 57 1962 Jack Irons, American Musician 1962 Jack Reed's 22nd-inning home run wins longest New York Yankee game in history 1962 62nd U.S. Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 283 at Oakmont CC PA 1962 Jack Paar's final appearance on the "Tonight Show" 1962 Due to it's no black policy, Phillies leave Jack Tar Harrison Hotel and move to Rocky Point Motel, 20 miles outside Clearwater, Florida 1962 Grant Show, born in Detroit, Michigan, actor, Jack Hanson-Melrose Place 1962 Golfer Jack Nicklaus, 21, 1st pro appearance, he came in 50th 1961 Roger Maris hits home run number 60 off Jack Fisher, tying Babe Ruth's record 1961 61st U.S. Golf Amateur Championship won by Jack Nicklaus 1961 Oriole Jack Fisher walks 12 LA Angels in a 9 inning game 1961 13rd Emmy Awards: Jack Benny Show, Raymond Burr and Barbara Stanwyck 1961 Barbra Streisand appears on "Jack Paar Show" 1961 Jack Kane, orchestra leader (Steve and Eydie, Andy Williams Show), dies at 37 1961 Jack Whiting, actor (Top Speed, Life of the Party), dies at 59 1960 Jack Russell, rocker, Great White-Twice Shy 1960 Ted Williams last at bat is his 521st home run off Jack Fisher 1960 Jack Daugherty, baseball player 1960 Jack Daugherty, baseball player 1960 Jack Paar walks off his TV show 1960 Matthew Ashford, Davenport, Iowa, actor, Jack Devaraux-Days of Our Lives 1959 Jack Benny (violin) and Richard Nixon (piano) play their famed duet 1959 Jack Wagner, rocker/actor, General Hospital, Melrose Place 1959 59th U.S. Golf Amateur Championship won by Jack Nicklaus 1959 Jack Norworth, American Musician 1959 Jack Gelber's "Connection," premieres in New York City 1959 "Some Like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon premieres 1959 11st Emmy Awards: Playhouse 90, Jack Benny Show, Raymond Burr 1958 Christopher Cass, Cold Spring Harbor, New York, actor, Jack Forbes-Loving 1958 Jack Richards, English cricket wicket-keeper, mid-80's 1958 Mkhuseli Jack, South African UDF-leader, consumer boycots 1958 Jack Abramoff, American Criminal 1958 Jack Coleman, Easton, Pennsylvania, actor, Steven Carrington-Dynasty 1958 Rob van Zandvoort, Dutch rock vocalist/keyboardist, Jack of Hearts 1958 Jack Smith takes over for Art Baker as TV host of "You Asked for It" 1957 Phillies pitcher Jack Sanford wins NL Rookie of Year 1957 Soviet spy Jack Sobel sentenced to 7 years (New York City) 1957 "Black Jack" Bouvier, father of Jacqueline Kennedy, dies of cancer 1957 Jack Paar's Tonight show premieres 1957 Jack Poels, Dutch rock vocalist/gitarist, Rowwen Heze-In the Wei 1957 "Tonight! America After Dark" premieres, with Jack Lescoulie and Al (Jazzbo) Collins on NBC (between Steve Allen and Jack Paar) 1957 FBI arrests Jack and Myra Sobel, charged with spying for U.S.S.R. 1956 38th PGA Championship: Jack Burke at Blue Hill CC Boston 1956 Oriole Connie Johnson beats WS Jack Harshman (1-0) in dual 1 hitters 1956 Ralph Morgan, actor (Creeper, Imposter, Jack London), dies at 73 1956 20th Golf Masters Championship: Jack Burke, Jr. wins, shooting a 289 1956 Manhattan Borough President Hulan Jack makes plans for a new 110,000-seat stadium to entice Giants to stay in NY 1955 Jack Sikma, NBA center, Seattle Supersonics, Milwaukee Bucks 1955 Jack Clark, Penns, all star outfielder, Giants, Cards, Yankees, Padres 1955 55th U.S. Golf Open: Jack Fleck shoots a 287 at Olympic CC in SF 1955 Jack Morris, St. Paul, Minnesota, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers 1955 Jack Kingston, born in Bryan, Texas, Representative-R-Georgia 1993 - 1954 Jack Blades, rock bassist, Damn Yankees-Coming of Age, Night Ranger 1954 "CBS Morning Show" premieres with Walter Cronkite and Jack Paar 1953 Hulan Jack sworn in as Manhattan Borough president 1953 Jack Dunn III, owner of Baltimore Orioles in International League, turns name over to newly relocated St. Louis Browns 1953 Jack Scalia, actor and director, Amore, Deadly Desire, Donor, T-Force 1953 Betty Jack Davis, singer (w/Skeeter Davis), killed in car crash 1952 Jack Wild, actor, theater, stage, Academy Award nominee at age 16 for role of Artful Dodger in film production of 'Oliver!', favorite subject, teen magazines 1952 Jack Fields, born in Humble, Texas, Representative-R-Texas 1981 - 1997 1952 "Today Show" premieres with Dave Garroway and Jack Lescoulie on NBC-TV 1952 "Dragnet" with Jack Webb premieres on NBC TV 1951 Det Lion Jack Christiansen returns 2 punts for touchdowns vs Los Angeles Rams 1951 John Cougar Mellencamp, Seymour Indiana, rocker, Jack and Diane 1951 Jack Grondin, rock drummer, .38 Special 1951 Jack Quinn, born in Buffalo, New York, Representative-R-New York 1993 - 2005 1951 Jack Green, musician, guitar, played with T. Rex, The Pretty Things, member of Rainbow, launched solo album Humanesque 1950 Jack van Gelder, Dutch TV host 1950 Jack Scalia, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Berrengers, Hollywood Beat 1950 Jack Holden wins marathon (2:32:12) 1950 Jack Youngblood, American Athlete 1949 Jack Lovelock, New Zealand/U.S. surgeon/athlete 1936 Olympics gold, dies at 39 1949 Jack Reed, born in Cranston, Rhode Island, Representative-D-Rhode Island 1997 - 1949 Jack Daniels, Choctaw Oklahoma, country singer, Highway 101-Cry Cry Cry 1949 Jack Ryland, rock vocalist, Three Dog Night 1949 Billy Joel, Bronx, rock vocalist, Pianoman, Captain Jack, Bridge 1948 Jack Ham, NFL linebacker, Steelers 1948 Jack Tatum, Cherryville, North Carolina, NFL defensive back, Raiders 1948 John J Pershing, Black Jack, U.S. general (Mexico, WW I), dies at 87 1948 Ray Laidlaw, British rock drummer, Jack the Lad 1947 Jack Arnold, character on Wonder Years 1947 67th U.S. Mens Tennis: Jack Kramer beats Frank A Parker (46 26 61 60 63) 1947 61st Wimbledon Mens Tennis: Jack Kramer beats Tom P Brown (61 63 62) 1947 Dan Lauria, actor, Jack Arnold-Wonder Years, 1947 approx 1947 Jack Hanna, American Celebrity 1946 Michael Jack, British minister of state-home office 1946 66th U.S. Mens Tennis: Jack Kramer beats Tom Brown, Jr. (97 63 60) 1946 Jack Kramer wins U.S. Tennis Open 1946 Fred Allen's last radio show, his guest is Jack Benny 1946 Jack Johnson, 1st black heavyweight champion, dies in car accident 1945 Misty Morgan, country keyboardist, duo with Jack Blanchard 1944 Jack L[aurence] Chalker, U.S., sci-fi author, Saga of Well World 1944 Jack Casady, born in Washington D.C., rock bassist, Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane 1944 Colin Nutley, director and writer, Such is Life, Black Jack 1944 Jack Henry Abbott, American Author 1943 Jack Nance, actor, Rubbed Out 1943 63rd U.S. Mens Tennis: J R Hunt Seaman beats Jack Kramer (63 68 108 60) 1943 Jack Bruce, Lanarkshire Scotland, bassist, Cream-White Room 1942 Jack Carroll, Canadian Politician 1942 Jack Singer, U.S. war reporter (Wasp), dies 1941 Peter Michael Goetz, actor, Jumping Jack Flash, King Kong Lives 1941 Jack Jersey, de Nijs, Indonesian/Dutch singer/producer 1941 Jack Edmonson, Australian corporal in Tobruk (Victoria Cross), dies 1940 Jack Birkenshaw, cricketer, England off-spinner 1973-74 1940 Jack Thompson, John Pain, Sydney Australia, actor, Breaker Morant 1940 Jack Acker, baseball pitcher, New York Yankees 1940 Jack Bannon, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Art-Lou Grant, Trauma Center 1940 Jack Nicklaus, Columbus Ohio, golfer, Player of Yr 1967,72,73,75,76 1940 Jack Kiefer, Columbia, Pennsylvania, PGA golfer, 1994 Ralphs Senior Classic 1939 Thalmus Rasulala, Jack Crowder, born in Miami, Florida, actor, Blacula, Roots 1939 Sammy Fain/Jack Yellen's musical "George White's Scandals" premieres 1939 Joe Louis KOs Jack Roper in 1 for heavyweight boxing title 1939 Wolfman Jack, Bob Smith, born in Brooklyn, New York, DJ, Midnight Special 1938 John "Jack" Baines, mountaineering publisher 1938 Jack Knight, Somerville Mississippi, actor, Mr Shamley-James at 15 1938 Jack Bicknell, WLAF head coach, Barcelona Dragons 1938 Jack Tinker, drama critic 1938 Jack Jones, born in Los Angeles, California, singer, Love Boat Theme 1937 Jack Linkletter, born in San Francisco, California, TV host, Haggis Baggis, Hootenanny 1937 Jack Nicholson, born in New Jersey, actor, One Flew Over Cuckoo's Nest, Shining 1937 Jack Nitzsche, composer/songwriter, An Officer and a Gentleman 1937 Battle of the Century: Fred Allen and Jack Benny meet on radio 1936 Jack Noreiga, cricketer, 9-95 WI vs. India 1971 1936 Jack Brabham, Australian race car driver, world champ 1966 1936 Jack R Lousma, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Col USMC/astronaut, Skylab 3, STS-3 1936 Jack Scott, vocalist, My True Love 1936 Jack Scott, Canada, rocker, My True Love 1935 Jack Welch, American Businessman 1935 Jack Kemp, born in Los Angeles, California, Representative-R-New York 1971 - 1989, U.S. Secretary of Housing, 1989 - 1993 1935 Harrison H "Jack" Schmitt, Santa Rita, New Mexico, astronaut, Apollo 17 1935 Jack Schmitt, American Astronaut 1935 Jack Charlton, soccer manager, Rep of Ireland 1935 Renee Taylor, born in New York City, actress, Jack Paar Show, Mary Hartman, Nanny 1933 Jack Badcock scores 274 vs. Victoria, Tasmania's 1st double-ton 1933 Jack Perkins, born in Cleveland, Ohio, newscaster, Prime Time Sunday, NBC Magazine 1933 Jack Kirkland's "Tobacco Road," premieres in New York City 1933 Jack Burns, born in Boston, Massachusetts, comedian, Burns and Schreiber 1933 Britain's Fred Perry thwarts Australian Jack Crawford's bid for a Grand Slam by defeating him at U.S. Tennis championship 1933 53rd U.S. Mens Tennis: Fred Perry beats Jack Crawford (63 1113 46 60 61) 1933 Edd "Kookie" Byrnes, Louisiana, actor, 77 Sunset Strip, Jack the Ripper 1933 Primo Carnera KOs Jack Sharkey in 6 for heavyweight boxing title 1933 Jack Larson, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Jimmy Olsen-Superman 1932 Jack Mullaney, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, actor, My Living Doll, It's About Time 1932 Jack Burnett gets 9 hits, Eddie Rommel relieves in 2nd 18-17 victory in 18 as his A's beats Indians in longest relief job 1932 Heavyweight Jack Sharkey TKOs Max Schmeling (New York City) 1932 Jack Sharkey beats Max Schmeling in 15 for heavyweight boxing title 1932 Jack Benny's 1st radio show premieres (NBC Blue Network) 1932 Jack Gelber, U.S., playwright, Connection, Apple 1932 Jack Benny debuts on radio 1932 Jack Hibbert, director, Central Statistical Office 1931 Jack Ging, Alva, Oklahoma, actor, 11th Hour, Ripcord, Tales of Wells Fargo 1931 Jack Sheldon, born in Jacksonville, Florida, actor, Run Buddy Run, Merv Griffin 1931 Ramblin' Jack Elliott, rocker 1931 Robert Morse, Newton Massachusetts, actor, That's Life, Jack Frost 1931 Jack Dodson, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, actor, Howard Sprage-Andy Griffith Show 1931 Betty Johnson, born in Guilford County, North Carolina, singer, Jack Paar Show, I Dreamed 1931 Jack Bowman, Chief Constable, Tayside 1930 Jack McKeon, baseball player 1930 Jack S Gottlieb, composer 1930 Paul Hogan, born in Australia, actor, Crocodile Dundee, Lightning Jack 1930 A's Jack Quinn, 46, pitches 2 inn, is oldest to play in World Series 1930 Jack Bannister, cricketer, Warwickshire stalwart, commentator, BBC 1930 Jacqueline Brookes, Montclair, New Jersey, actress, Jack and Mike, Another World 1930 Heavyweight Max Schmeling KOs Jack Sharkey in New York City 1930 Max Schmeling beats Jack Sharkey on a foul in 4 for hw boxing title 1930 Genevieve, born in Paris, France, singer, Jack Paar Show, Scruples 1930 Betty Clooney, born in Maysville, Kentucky, singer, Jack Paar Show 1929 Jack Philip Cannon, composer 1929 Jack Hogan, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, ator, Combat, Adam 12, Sierra 1929 Jack Higgins, Harry Patterson, novelist 1929 Jack Flavell, cricketer, England pace bowler in 4 Tests 1961-64 1928 Jack Lord, New York City, actor, Steve McGarrett-Hawaii 5-0, God's Little Acre 1928 Jack Christiansen, Kansas, NFL hall of famer defensive back, Lions 1928 Jack Thompson, MP, Labour 1928 Jack Nel, cricketer, South African opening bat in 6 Tests 1949-57 1928 Jack Kevorkian, American Activist 1927 Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey in 10 for heavyweight boxing title 1927 Jack Kelly, Astoria Queens, actor, Bart-Maverick, Get Christie Love 1927 Jack Douglas, comedian, My Brother Was an Only Child, Jack Paar Show 1927 Jack Jensen, baseball player, AL MVP 1958 1927 Jack Cassidy, born in Richmond Hill, Virginia, actor, Oscar/Jetman-He and She 1926 Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey in 10 for heavyweight boxing title 1926 Jack Hobbs scores 316* at Lord's (Surrey vs. Middlesex) 1926 Jack Levy, mechanical engineer 1926 John "Jack" Layden, local politician 1925 Zoot Sims, born in Queens, New York, musician, saxophonist, jazz player, played with Woody Herman, Al Cohn, Buddy Rich, Jack Kerouac, Count Basie, Art Pepper 1925 Jack Stoddart, designer/socialist 1925 Jack Kramer, actor, Kings of the Court 1925 Jack Ramsay, NBA coach 1925 Jack Lemmon, born in Boston, Massachusetts, actor, Days of Wine and Roses, Missing 1925 Jack Lemon, American Actor 1924 Jack Buck, American Celebrity 1924 Jack Whitaker, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, sportscaster, ABC, CBS 1924 Jack Board, cricket wicket-keeper (England in 6 Tests 1898-1906), dies 1924 Jack T. Chick, American Cartoonist 1924 Jack Chick, American Cartoonist 1923 Jack Kilby, American Scientist 1923 Jack Dellal, English immovables-goedbezitter/multi-millionaire 1923 Jack Dempsey KOs Luis Firpo in 2 for heavyweight boxing title 1923 Jack Parnell, born in London, England, orchestra leader, Englebert Humperdick Show 1923 Jack Dempsey beats Tommy Gibbon in 15 for heavyweight boxing title 1923 Jack Hill, cricketer, Australian leg-spinner of mid 50's 1923 Jack Carter, born in Brooklyn, New York, comedian/actor, Amazing Dobermans, Octagon 1923 Jack Hayward, British financier, Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club 1923 Jack Watling, London, actor, Nanny, Adventure for 2, Naked Heart 1922 Jack Narz, born in Louisville, Kentucky, TV gameshow host, Dotto, Video Village 1922 Anxious to compete with the Yankees, the New York Giants pay $65,000 and 3 players for Jack Bentley (hits .349 and is 13-1 as pitcher in 1922) 1922 Jack Anderson, born in Long Beach, California, journalist, Washington Post 1922 Jack Boddy, British trade union leader 1922 Jack Klugman, born in Philadelphia, Oscar-Odd Couple, Quincy, Goodbye Columbus 1922 Jack Kruschen, born in Winnipeg, Canada, actor, Papa-Webster, Busting Loose 1922 Jack Kerouac, Beat writer, On the Road, Mexico Blues 1921 Jack Valenti, born in Houston, Texas, Motion Picture Association of America President, created MPAA film rating system 1921 Jack Wilson, cricket slow left-armer, Test for Australia 1956 1921 Jack Kramer, Las Vegas, tennis star, Wimbeldon 1947, U.S. Open-1946 1921 Jack Hamilton Beeson, composer 1921 Jack Dempsey KOs George S Carpentier in 4 for heavyweight boxing title 1st million dollar gate ($1.7m) boxing match (Dempsey KOs Carpentier) 1921 Jack Steinberger, American Physicist 1921 Jack Fletcher, born in Forest Hills, New York, actor, Grady, Bob Crane Show 1921 Jack Clayton, film director 1920 Heavyweight Jack Dempsey KOs Bill Brennan in New York City 1920 Jack Dempsey KOs Bill Brennan in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1920 Jack Warden, Newark, New Jersey, actor, NYPD, Crazy Like a Fox, Norby 1920 Jack Dempsey KOs Billy Miske in 3 for heavyweight boxing title 1st radio broadcast of a prizefight 1920 Georgia Gibbs, Worcester Massachusetts, singer, Ballin the Jack, Kiss of Fire 1920 Jack Harman, British general 1920 Ian Carmichael, born in Hull, England, actor, Lucky Jim, I'm Alright Jack 1920 Jack Cheetham, cricketer, South African batsman, Test captain early 50's 1920 Jack Webb, born in Santa Monica, California, actor, Joe Friday-Dragnet 1920 Jose Melis, Havana Cuba, orchestra leader, Jack Paar Program 1920 Jack Palance, Lattimer, Pennsylvania, actor, City Slickers 1919 Jack Russell, born in Saratoga Springs, New York, singer, Your Show of Shows 1919 Babe Ruth hits his 26th home run off Jack Quinn in New York, breaking Buck Freeman's 1899 home run mark of 25 1919 Jack Dempsey KOs Jess Willard in Cuba for heavyweight championship 1919 Yankees' Jack Quinn and Senators' Walter Johnson, 12 inning 0-0 tie 1919 Heavyweight Jess Willard KOs Jack Johnson in Havana 1918 Jack Dempsey KOs Carl Morris in 14 seconds 1918 Jack McCoy, born in Akron, Ohio, TV host, Live Like a Millionaire 1918 Jack MacGowran, Dublin Ireland, actor, King Lear, Exorcist 1918 Jack Somack, born in Chicago, Illinois, actor, Ball Four, Stockard Channing Show 1918 Jack Harkness, rose grower 1918 44th Preakness: Charles Peak aboard Jack Hare, Jr. wins in 1:53.4 1918 Jack Morpurgo, American Literature scholar, Leeds University 1918 Jack Barry, born in Lindenhurst, New York, game show emcee, Joker's Wild 1917 Jack Lescoulie, Sacramento California, TV host, Jackie Gleason Show 1917 Jack Plimsoll, cricketer, South Africa lefty quick, 3-143 in only Test 1947 1917 Jack Buetel, born in Dallas, Texas, actress, Outlaw, Half Breed 1917 Jack Kirby, cartoonist and co-creator X-Men, Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Fantastic Four, and Thor 1917 Dennis Day, Irish tenor/comedian, Jack Benny Show, Danny Boy 1917 Jack Robertson, cricketer, superb England batsman only played 11 Tests 1916 Jack London, author, dies at 40 1916 Jack Elam, Miami, Arizona, actor, The Dakotas, East Street, Rio Lobo 1916 Jack Vance, U.S., sci-fi author, 2 Hugo, Dirdir, Pnume 1916 Jack Sutherland, journalist 1916 Jack Paar, Canton Ohio, TV host, Jack Paar Show 1916 Osa Massen, Copenhagen Denmark, actress, Jack London, Rocketship XM 1915 Jack Johnson is 1st black world heavyweight boxing champion 1915 Jack Fascinato, Bevier, Missouri, pianist/orchestral leader, Kukla Fran and Ollie 1915 Jim Davis, born in Edgerton, Missouri, actor, Jack Ewing-Dallas 1915 Jack Weston, Morris Weinstein, Cleveland, actor, 4 Seasons, Rad 1915 Jack Iverson, Australian cricket mystery spinner, late 40's 1915 Jess Willard KOs Jack Johnson in 26 for heavyweight boxing title 1915 Jack Perry, businessman 1915 Jack Brymer, clarinettist 1915 Jack Levine, American Artist 1914 Connie Mack asks waivers on Jack Coombs, Eddie Plank and Chief Colby 1914 Jack LaLanne, exercise mogul, Juice Tiger 1914 Jack Delano, born in Kiev, Ukraine, attended Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, photographer for the Farm Security Administration, composer for Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra 1914 Baltimore Orioles' (IL) owner Jack Dunn offers Babe Ruth, Ernie Shore and Ben Egan for $10,000 to Connie Mack, who refuses, pleading poverty 1914 Jack Johnson beats Frank Moran in 20 for heavyweight boxing title 1914 Jack Mann, pilot/hostage 1914 Jack Pepys, immunologist 1914 Jack Badcock, cricketer, Tasmania Australian batsman of 30's 1913 Jack Johnson fights Jim Johnson to a draw in 10 for hw boxing title 1913 Heavyweight Jack Johnson-Jim Johnson fight to no decision in Paris 1913 Heavyweight Jack Johnson KOs Andre Spaul in Paris 1913 Jack Davies, screenwriter 1913 Jack Aitken, British anatomist 1913 Jack Alexander Bently, trombonist 1913 Jack Jones, British trade unionist, CH 1913 1st prize inserted into a Cracker Jack box 1912 Jack Walsh, NSW/Leicestershire cricket china bowler, didn't rep Australia 1912 Jack Kent Cooke, NFL team owner for the Washington Redskins 1912 Jack Crapp, cricketer, England batsman 1948-49 1912 Jack Young, cricketer, Middlesex and England slow left-armer post-WW2 1912 Jack Johnson TKOs Jim Flynn in 9 for heavyweight boxing title 1912 Jack Cowie, cricketer, successful New Zealand fast bowler either side of WWII 1911 Jack Rose, screenwriter 1911 Phillip Jack Oppenheimer, diamond trader 1911 Jack E. Leonard, born in Chicago, Illinois, comedian, Disorderly Orderly 1911 Jack Lawrence Theater (Playhouse) opens at 137 W 48th St. New York City 1910 Jack Massey, groundsman 1910 Jack Carson, Manitoba Canada, actor, Star is Born, Mildred Pierce 1910 Jack Coombs begins a record streak of 53 shutout innings 1910 Jack Hawkins, London, actor, Ben-Four Just Men, Zulu, Malta Story 1910 A's Jack Coombs and White Sox Ed Walsh pitch a 16 inn scoreless tie 1910 Jack Johnson KOs James J Jeffries in 15 for heavyweight boxing title 1910 William T "Champion Jack" Dupree, U.S. boxer/slaughterhouse pianist 1910 Jack Hobbs 1st Test ton (187 vs. SAfr), his only Test hit wicket 1910 Jack Lovelock, New Zealand/U.S. surgeon/runner 1936 Olympics gold 1909 Jack Williams of Ottawa Rough Riders kicks 9 singles in a game 1909 Jack Johnson KOs Stanley Ketchel in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1909 Jack Johnson fights Al Kaufman to no decision in 10 for boxing title 1909 Jack Chesbro's final Yankee game 1909 Jack Johnson fights Tony Ross to no decision in 6 for hw boxing title 1909 Jack Johnson fights Jack O'Brien to no decision in 6 for boxing title 1909 Jack Popplewell, composer/playwright 1909 Jack Johnson fights Victor McLaglen to no decision in 6 for box title 1908 Jack Johnson TKOs Tommy Burns in 14 for heavyweight boxing title 1908 Jack Johnson KO Tommy Burns and becomes 1st black heavyweight champ 1908 Jack Chesbro's final Yankee victory, beats Walter Johnson 2-1 1908 Jack Jacob, senior master, British Supreme Court 1908 Jack [Stewart] Williamson, U.S., sci-fi author, Cometeers 1908 Jack Fingleton, cricketer, Australian opener of 30's 1908 Tommy Burns KOs Jack Palmer in 4 for heavyweight boxing title 1908 Jack Hobbs makes his Test debut at the MCG (83 and 28) 1907 Jack Bailey, Hampton Iowa, TV host, Queen for a Day 1907 Jack Gilford, New York City, actor, Save the Tiger, Cocoon, Arthur 2 1907 Jack Albertson, born in Malden, Massachusetts, actor, Thin Man, Chico and the Man 1907 Tommy Burns beats Jack O'Brien in 20 for heavyweight boxing title 1906 Tommy Burns and Jack O'Brien fight to a draw in 20 for hw boxing title 1906 Jack Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill, commando 1906 1st legal forward pass (Brandbury Robinson to Jack Schneider) 1906 Joseph Harris (Boston) and Jack Coombs (A's) pitch complete 24 inn game 1906 Cub's Pitcher Jack Taylor ends a string of completing 202 games (187 complete, 15 relief) by Dodgers in 3rd inning 1906 Harry Sosnik, born in Chicago, orchestra leader, Jack Carter Show, Your Hit Parade 1905 Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, born in Oakland California, actor, Jack Benny Show 1905 Tiger Ty Cobb makes his debut, doubling off Yank Jack Chesbro 1905 Jack [Weldon J] Teagarden, U.S. trombonist/actor, Meet Band Leaders 1905 Marvin Hart KOs Jack Hart in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1905 Jack Longland, British director of education, Derbyshire 1905 31st Kentucky Derby: Jack Martin aboard Agile wins in 2:100.75 1905 Cubs Jack McCarthy becomes only major league player to throw out 3 runners at plate in 1 game, all were ends of a double play 1905 1st-class Cricket debut of Jack Hobbs, Surrey vs. Gentlemen (18 and 28) 1904 New York Highlander Jack Chesbro wins record 41st game of season (41-12) 1904 James J Jeffries TKOs Jack Munroe in 2 for heavyweight boxing title 1904 Yankees Jack Chesbro ends string of 30 consecutive complete games 1904 Jack Allan Westrup, composer 1904 Robert Montgomery, Beacon, New York, actor/dir, Earl of Chicago, Yellow Jack 1904 New York Yankee Jack Chesbro's 1st of 41 wins this year 1903 Jack Oakie, Sedalia, Missouri, actor, Great Dictator, 1974 Photoplay Award 1903 Pitcher Jack Doscher, 1 son of a major leaguer debuts with Cubs 1903 New York Highlanders play their 1st game, with Jack Chesbro losing 3-1 to Al Orth and Washington 1902 Jack Ingram, Illinois, actor, 2 Stars, Law of the West, Roaring Westward 1902 Jack Newman, New Zealand cricket lefty pace bowler, 1932-33, later knighted 1902 Jack Larue, New York City, actor, Lights Out, Mouthpiece, My Favorite Brunette 1901 Jack Whiting, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actor/singer, Marge and Gower Champion Show 1900 Fritz Feld, Berlin Germany, actor, Jack Benny Show, At the Circus 1900 James J Jeffries KOs Jack Finnegan in 1 for heavyweight boxing title 1899 Jack Haley, born in Boston, Massachusetts, actor, Tin Man-Wizard of Oz, Ford Star Revue 1899 Jack Hearne takes a hat-trick England vs. Australia at Headingley 1898 Marilyn Miller, Renolds, U.S. actress, Sunny, wife of Jack Pickford 1897 Jacob A B "Jack" Bjerknes, Norwegian/US meteorologist, USAF in London 1897 Jack Raine, born in London, England, actor, Quartet 1897 Jack Wagner, Ohio, actor, Jive Junction 1896 Jack Warner, born in London, England, actor, Christmas Carol 1895 Jack Pennick, born in Portland, Oregon, actor, Lady From Louisiana 1895 Jack Gregory, cricketer, Australian all-rounder of post-WWI years 1895 Florence Vidor, Arto, born in Houston, Texas, actress, Jack Knife Man 1895 Jack Dempsey, born in Manassa, Colorado, 'Manassa Mauler', heavyweight boxing champion, 1919 - 1926 1894 Jack Benny, Benjamin Kubelski, Waukegan, Illinois, "Oh! Rochester!" 1893 Jack Durston, cricketer, England fast bowler against Australia 1921 1893 R. W. Rueckheim invents Cracker Jack 1893 Andy Bowen and Jack Burke box 7 hours 19 minutes to no decision (111 rounds) 1892 Jack Warner, U.S. movie studio head, Warner Bros 1892 Jack Hylton, English orchestra leader/impresario, Crazy Passage Show 1892 Jack Hulbert, born in Ely, England, actor, Into the Blue, Bulldog Jack 1890 Jack Cusack, pro football pioneer, Canton Bulldogs 1890 Cecil Rhodes' colonies hoist Union Jack in Mashonaland and Salisbury 1890 Jack Barrett carries his cricket bat for Australia at Lord's (67) 1889 Ricardo Cortez, Jack Krantz, Vienna Austria, actor/dir, Blackmail 1889 Jack Ryder, cricketer, athletic Australian all-rounder and captain 1888 "Jack the Ripper" butchers 2 more women, Liz Stride and Kate Eddowes 1888 Catherine Eddowes, English, murdered by Jack the Ripper at 45 1888 Elizabeth Stride, Long Liz, English, murdered by Jack the Ripper at 45 1888 Mary Ann Nicholls, a 42-year-old prostitute, was found stabbed to death in London, 1st of at least five murders by Jack the Ripper 1888 Jack Holt, U.S., golddigger/actor, Cat People, San Francisco, Brimstone 1887 A C "Jack" Russell, cricketer, prolific England batsman post-WW I 1887 Jack Mulhall, Wappinger Falls, New York, actor, Ken Murray Show 1886 Jack Crawford, cricketer, England all-rounder in 12 Tests 1905-08 1883 Elsa Maxwell, born in Keokuk, Iowa, writer, Jack Paar Show 1882 Jack Hobbs, cricketer, 1st-class runs, the most ever 1882 Jack Fournier, 2nd baseman, 1917-18 New York Yankees 1882 Ralph Morgan, Wupperman, New York City, actor, Creeper, Imposter, Jack London 1879 Jack Norworth, American Musician 1878 Jack Johnson is 1st black to hold a heavyweight boxing title 1878 Jack Johnson, 1st black heavyweight boxing champ, 1908 - 1915 1876 Wild Bill Hickok, shot dead (from behind) by Jack McCall while playing poker. He held a pair of Aces and a pair of 8's 1876 Jack Root, boxing's 1st light heavyweight champion 1876 Jack London, writer/socialist, Call of the Wild 1874 Jack Chesbro, baseball pitcher, New York Yankees - won 41 in 1904 1873 Kintpuash, "Captain Jack", chief of Modoc-indians, dies 1873 Kintpuash, Captain Jack, fought Modoc indians, Oregon, dies 1867 Jack Hearne, cricketer, cousin of George and Alec 12 Tests for Eng 1866 Jack McAuliffe, U.S. lightweight boxing champ, hall of famer 1865 Affair near Lone Jack, Missouri 1856 James Kelly and Jack Smith fight bareknuckle for 6h15m in Melbourne 1805 American Bill Richmond knocks out Jack Holmes, Kilburn Wells, England 1781 Jack Jouett rides to warn Jefferson of British attack 1754 Jack Jouett, American patriot 1743 Earliest boxing code of rules formulated in England (Jack Broughton) 1724 Jack Sheppard, English robber, hanged 1606 England adopts Union Jack as its flag 1450 Jack Cade, slain in a revolt against British King Henry VI 1450 Jack Cade's Rebellion-Kentishmen revolt against King Henry VI |
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