2004 Death Neal A. Maxwell, American Clergyman 2004 Death Ron O'Neal, actor, Superfly, dies at 66 2003 Death Roy Neal, TV journalist, NASA correspondent, dies at 82 1998 Event NHL's Dallas Stars retire Neal Broten's #7 1996 Event Portland's Jermaine O'Neal, 18, becomes youngest NBA player 1994 Death Patrick O'Neal, U.S. actor (King Rat, Night of the Iguana), dies at 66 1992 Death Frederick O'Neal, actor (Anna Lucasta, Free White and 21), dies at 86 1992 Death Warren Neal Boxer, dies of AIDS at 34 1991 Birthday Emily McEnroe, daughter of Tatum O'Neal and John McEnroe 1987 Event Expos trade Jeff Reardon to Twins for Neal Heaton 1986 Event Tennis ace John McEnroe marries actress Tatum O'Neal 1978 Birthday Jermaine O'Neal, NBA forward, Portland Trailblazers 1972 Birthday Randy Neal, NFL linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals 1972 Birthday Shaquille O'Neal, born in Newark, New Jersey, NBA center for the Magic, Lakers, won 1996 Olympic gold 1971 Birthday Robert O'Neal, WLAF safety for the Amsterdam Admirals 1971 Birthday Robert O' Neal, WLAF DB for the Amsterdam Admirals 1970 Birthday Lorenzo Neal, NFL fullback, NO Saints, New York Jets 1970 Birthday Neal Caloia, born in Torrance, California, free pistol 1996 Olympics 1970 Birthday Brian O'Neal, NFL full back for the San Francisco 49ers 1969 Birthday Dylan Neal, U.S. actor, Dylan Shaw-Bold and the Beautiful 1969 Event Steve O'Neal of New York Jets, kicks longest NFL punt; 98 yards vs Denver 1969 Event New York Jet Steve O'Neal punts 98 yards against Denver Broncos 1968 Birthday Neal Fort, CFL tackle, Montreal Alouettes 1968 Death Neal Cassady, American Writer 1966 Event Neal Diamond's 1st chart song (Cherry Cherry) 1966 Death Neal Dodd, actor (Only Women, You Belong to Me), dies at 86 1964 Birthday Griffin O'Neal, actor, April Fools Day, Wraith 1964 Birthday Leslie O'Neal, NFL defensive end, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams 1964 Event 36th Academy Awards - "Tom Jones," Sidney Poitier and Patricia Neal win 1963 Birthday Tatum O'Neal, LA Cal, Mrs. John McEnroe, Paper Moon, Little Darlings 1962 Birthday Grady Neal Lancaster, born in Smithfield, North Carolina, PGA golfer, 1994 Byron Nelson 1960 Birthday Neal X, rocker, Sigue Sigue Sputnik-Love Missile F-111 1959 Birthday Neal Broten, Roseau Canada, NHL center for the New Jersey Devils 1959 Birthday Neal Stephenson, born in Fort Meade, Maryland, author books include, 'The System of the World', ''Anathem', 'Quicksilver', 'The Confusion' 1957 Birthday Neal Radford, cricketer, Zambia England pace bowler in 3 Tests 1986-88 1954 Birthday Neal Schon, rock guitarist, Journey-Open Arms, Bad English 1953 Birthday Alexander O'Neal, born in Natchez, Mississippi, singer, rhythm and blues genre, successful songs include 'Saturday Love', Never Knew Love Like This' and 'Fake' 1951 Birthday Phil Neal, born in Irchester, Northamptonshire, professional soccer player, manger, right fullback, appeared in the first five of Liverpool's European Cup finals 1949 Birthday Richard E. Neal, born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Representative-D-Massachusetts 1989 - 1949 Birthday Richard Neal, American Politician 1948 Birthday Carol O'Neal, playmate, July, 1972 1947 Event 1st Tony Awards: Arthur Miller, David Wayne and Patricia Neal win 1946 Birthday Neal Doughty, born in Evantson, Illinois, rock keyboardist, Reo Speedwagon 1945 Birthday Neal Boortz, American Journalist 1945 Birthday Tricia O'Neal, born in Shreveport Louisiana, actress, Piranha Part II 1941 Birthday Ryan O'Neal, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Peyton Place, Paper Moon, Love Story 1941 Birthday Ryan O'Neal, actor, Love Story, Paper Moon 1940 Birthday Taurean Blacque, actor, Neal Washington-Hill Street Blues 1937 Birthday Ron O'Neal, Utica, New York, actor, Superfly 1934 Birthday Stephen L. Neal, born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Representative-D-North Carolina 1975 - 1995 1927 Birthday Patrick O'Neal, actor, King Rat, Night of the Iguana 1927 Birthday Patrick O'Neal, Ocala, Florida, actor, Kaz, Alvarez Kelly, King Rat 1926 Birthday Neal A. Maxwell, American Clergyman 1926 Birthday Neal Cassady, American Writer 1926 Birthday Patricia Neal, born in Packard, Kentucky, actress, Hud, Subject Was Roses 1922 Birthday Neal Hefti, Hastings, Nebraska, orchestra leader, Kate Smith Show 1920 Birthday Neal Edward Smith, born in Hedrick, Iowa, Representative-D-Iowa 1959 - 1995 1909 Event Cleveland shortstop Neal Ball executes an unassisted triple play 1905 Birthday Frederick O'Neal, Brooksville Mississippi, actor, Car 54 Where Are You 1893 Birthday Ann O'Neal, Missouri, actress, Nana-Professional Father 1879 Birthday Neal Dodd, born in Iowa, actor, 'You Belong to Me' 1804 Birthday Neal Dow, Brigadier General Union volunteers