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2007 Charles Nelson Reilly, dies in Beverly Hills, California, of complications of pneumonia, at 76
2005 Gaylord Nelson, American Politician 1998 Nelson Goodman, American Philosopher 1997 Tiger Woods wins Byron Nelson Golf Classic 1997 Lemrick Nelson found guilty in the fatal stabbing on Hasidic Jew Yankel Rosenbaum in Crown Heights Brooklyn in 1991 1996 Gene Nelson, actor/dancer (SOB, Purple Hills, Starlift), dies at 76 1996 Winnie Mandela divorces Nelson after 38 years of marriage 1994 Harriet Nelson, actress (Ozzie and Harriet), dies at 80 1994 Harriet Nelson, actress (Ozzie and Harriet), dies of heart failure at 80 1994 South African President Nelson Mandela visits U.S. 1994 South African President Nelson Mandela receives Anne Frank Penning 1994 Nelson Mandela sworn in as South Africa's 1st black president 1994 Nelson Mandela and his ANC, finally confirmed winners in South Africa 1994 ANC chief Nelson Mandela rejects demand by white right-wingers for separate homeland in South Africa 1993 Nelson Mandela and South Africa President F W de Klerk awarded Nobel Peace Prize 1993 Kenneth Nelson, US/English actor (Boys in the Band), dies at 63 1993 Judd Nelson pleads no contest to kicking Kim Evans in the head 1993 Edgar Nelson Barclift, dancer, dies after lengthy illness at 76 1992 Ruth Nelson, actress (Awakenings, 3 Women), dies at 87 1992 Nelson Mandela announces he will seek divorce from Winnie 1992 Nelson Olmstead, dies at 78 1992 Martina Navratilova and Judy Nelson settle their galamony suit 1992 Christian K Nelson, inventor (Eskimo Pie), dies at 98 1992 Nelson Diebel swims 100m freestyle U.S. record (54.48 seconds) 1992 IRS and Willie Nelson settle on $9M tax bill (of $16.7M) 1991 Zapata Jaw, Nelson Renfrum, Surinamese musician, dies 1991 Nelson Mandela chosen president of South African ANC 1991 Mervyn Nelson, director (Some of My Best Friends Are...), dies at 76 1991 ANC leader Nelson Mandela addresses congress 1991 Nelson Mandela and Mangosuthu Buthelezi meet after 28 years 1990 "Love and Affection" by Nelson peaks at #1 on pop singles chart 1990 Herbert Nelson, actor (Guilding Light), dies of a stroke at 76 1990 At Yankee Stadium rally, Nelson Mandela dons a New York Yankee baseball cap and proclaims "I am a Yankee!" 1990 Nelson Mandela lands in New York City to begin a tour of U.S. 1990 Nelson and Winnie Mandela visit Leidseplein, Amsterdam 1990 Nelson and Winnie Mandela welcomed in New York City 1990 Nelson Mandela, a political prisoner for 27 years, freed in South Africa 1990 South Africa President de Klerk announces Nelson Mandela will be free Feb 11th 1990 South Africa's President FW de Klerk promises to free Nelson Mandela and legalizes ANC and 60 other political orgs 1989 South African President Pieter Botha visits ANC leader Nelson Mandela 1989 Nelson Mandela receives a BA from University of South Africa 1988 Nelson Mandela is transferred to Victor Vester Prison, Capetown 1988 Jailed black nationalist Nelson Mandela struck with tuberculosis 1988 Nelson Mandela is treated for tuberculosis at hospital 1988 A's Gene Nelson is 1st AL pitcher to steal a base since 1973 1987 69th PGA Championship: Larry Nelson shoots 287 at PGA National Palm Beach 1986 Doubleday Publishing sells New York Mets to Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon 1986 Frank Nelson, actor (Ralph-I Love Lucy, Jack Benny Show), dies at 75 1985 Rick Nelson, singer and actor (Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet), dies at 45 1985 Willie Nelson's Farm Aid concert 1984 South Africa prisoner Nelson Mandela sees his wife for 1st time in 22 years 1984 Nate Nelson, R&B-singer (Flamingos-I'll Be Home), dies on 52 birthday 1983 83rd U.S. Golf Open: Larry Nelson shoots a 280 at Oakmont CC PA 1983 18th Academy of Country Music Awards: Alabama and Willie Nelson 1982 16th Country Music Association Award: Willie Nelson and Ricky Skagg 1981 63rd PGA Championship: Larry Nelson shoots a 273 at Atlanta AC Ga 1981 Nelson Algren, U.S. writer (Man with the Golden Arm), dies at 72 1980 U.N. Security Council calls for South Africa to free Nelson Mandela 1979 Nelson Rockefeller, former Vice President and (4 time Governor-R-New York), dies at 70 1977 Kate Nelson, Evanston, Illinois, rhythmic gymnast 1996 Olympics 1976 Nelson Case, TV host (Trash or Treasure), dies at 66 1975 Ozzie Nelson, actor (Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet), dies at 69 1974 Nelson A. Rockefeller sworn-in as 41st Vice President 1974 Nelson Rockefeller becomes V.P. 1974 Nelson Vargas, born in Holoyoke, Massachusetts, soccer forward, 1996 Olympics gold 1972 Jeff Nelson, Prince Albert, NHL center for the Washington Capitals 1972 Nelson Van waes, CFL defensive linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders 1972 98th Preakness: Eldon Nelson aboard Bee Bee Bee wins in 1:55.6 1969 Scott Anthony Murray Nelson, born in Geelong, Australia, New Zealand 20k walker 1996 Olympics 1969 69 cm rainfall in Nelson Co., Virginia (state record) 1969 Nikki Nelson, Topaz Lake Nev, country singer, Highway 101-Cry Cry Cry 1968 AL expansion draft, Kansas City pick Roger Nelson and Pilots pick Don Mincher 1st 1967 Gunnar Nelson, rock vocalist, Nelsons-Love and Affection 1967 Matthew Nelson, rock vocalist, Nelsons-Love and Affection 1967 Nelson Emerson, Hamilton, NHL right wing, Hartford Whalers 1967 Nelson Eddy, U.S. baritone/actor (Phantom of the Opera), dies at 65 1966 Al Nelson sets NFL record returning missed field goal, 100 yards 1966 Jeff Nelson, born in Baltimore, Maryland, pitcher, New York Yankees 1966 An IRA bomb destroyed Nelson's Column in Dublin 1965 Karla Nelson, Pine City, Minnesota, Ms America 1993 1965 Jacqueline Mary Nelson, Upper Hutt New Zealand, points race cyclist 1996 Olympics 1965 Lindsey Nelson broadcasts game at Astrodome from a hanging gondola 1964 Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison in South Africa 1964 Nelson Liriano, born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates 1963 Tracy Nelson, California, actress, Glitter, Square Pegs, Father Dowling 1963 South Africa begins trial of Nelson Mandela and 8 others on conspiracy 1963 Greg Adams, Nelson, NHL left wing for the Dallas Stars 1963 Carey Nelson, Canada, marathoner 1996 Olympics 1963 Brett Edward Garsed, born in Victoria Australia, heavy metal artist, Nelson 1962 Grady Neal Lancaster, born in Smithfield, North Carolina, PGA golfer, 1994 Byron Nelson 1962 Nelson Mandela arrested for incitement and illeagally leaving South Africa 1962 Nelson Mandela captured by South African police 1961 After a 4 year trial Nelson Mandela is acquitted on treason charge 1961 Todd Nelson, Dalles Ore, tennis star 1960 Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela 1960 Haywood Nelson, born in New York City, actor, Haywood-Grady, Dwayne-What's Happening 1960 Rudolf Nelson, composer, dies at 81 1959 Judd Nelson, Portland ME, actor, Breakfast Club, Jack-Suddenly Susan 1959 Zenani Mandela, daughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela 1958 Nelson Mandela weds Winnie Madikizela 1958 O+>, Prince, Rogers Nelson, Minnesota, rocker/actor, 1999, Purple Rain 1957 Nick Price, Durban South Africa, PGA golfer, 1991 Byron Nelson Classic 1956 Nelson Mandela and 156 others arrested for political activities in South Africa 1956 Cindy Nelson, U.S., skier 1976 Olympics bronze 1954 Christopher S. Nelson, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, actor, Sons and Daughters 1952 Nelson Piquet, auto racer, 3-time Formula One champ, 1981, '83, '87 1952 Nelson Mandela and 51 others infringe South Africa curfew 1951 William Nelson, Jr., U.S. bassist, Connections and Disconnections 1950 George D. Nelson, born in Iowa, PhD/astronaut, STS 41C, STS 61-C, STS-26 1949 Thomas Sturges Watson, born in Kansas City, Missouri, PGA golfer, 1975 Byron Nelson 1948 Anthony Nelson, British Secretary of Treasury 1948 Alexander Hood, born in England, Alexander Nelson Hood, 4th Viscount Bridport, 7th Duke of Bronte, investment banker, descendent of William Nelson, 1st Earl Nelson 1947 Nelson Betancourt, cricket wicketkeeper (WI Test 1930), dies at 42 1947 Larry Gene Nelson, Ft. Payne AL, PGA golfer, 1980 Atlanta Classic 1947 Mark Nelson, born in Brooklyn, New York, crew member, Biosphere 2 1946 Craig T. Nelson, born in Spokane, Washington actor, Poltergeist, Hayden Fox-Coach 1945 Golfer Byron Nelson records most tournament wins (18) in a season 1945 27th PGA Championship: Byron Nelson at Morraine CC Dayton, Ohio 1944 Tracy Nelson, Madison Wisconsin, singer and actress, Square Pegs 1944 Browns Nelson Potter is 1st pitcher suspended for throwing spitballs 1944 Dave Nelson, baseball player 1943 Nelson DeMille, American Author 1943 Howard Gardner, born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, psychologist, invented theory of multiple intelligences, influenced by Jerome Bruner, Nelson Goodman, Jean Piaget, MacArthur Prize Fellowship, 1981 1943 Joe Pesci, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Half Nelson, Goodfellas 1942 Bill Nelson,born in Miami, Florida, Representative-D-Florida 1979 - 1991, Senator-D-Florida 2001 -, astronaut, STS-61C 1942 Bill Nelson, American Politician 1942 William C. Nelson, rep/astronaut, STS-24 1942 Nelson "Bo" Burton, Jr., bowler/sportscaster, Pro Bowlers Tour 1942 9th Golf Masters Championship: Byron Nelson wins, shooting a 280 1941 John Nelson, San Jose Costa Rica, conductor, Les Troyens of Berlioz 1941 Ben Nelson, American Politician 1940 23rd PGA Championship: Byron Nelson at Hershey CC Hershey Pa 1940 Don Nelson, American Coach 1940 Ricky Nelson, New Jersey, rock star, Hello Mary Lou, It's Late, Garden Party 1939 Novella Nelson, born in Brooklyn, New York, actress, Nellie Cole-Chiefs 1939 German U boat fails on attack of English battleship Nelson with Winston Churchill, Dudley Pound and Charles Forbes aboard 1939 43rd U.S. Golf Open: Byron Nelson shoots a 284 at Philadelphia CC in Philadelphia 1938 Sandy Nelson, Santa Monica, 50s rocker, Teen Beat, All Night Long 1938 Ben E[arl] King, Nelson, North Carolina, singer, Stand by Me 1937 Ernest Rutherford baron of Nelson, English physicist (Nobel 1908), dies 1937 4th Golf Masters Championship: Byron Nelson wins, shooting a 283 1936 David Nelson, New York City, actor, Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet 1935 Chi Chi Rodriguez, Rio Piedras PR, PGA golfer, 1972 Byron Nelson 1935 Ozzie Nelson marries Harriet Hilliard (Ozzie and Harriet) 1934 "Baby Face" Nelson, Lester Gillis, gangster, shot by FBI at 26 1934 Herman Hollis, FBI agent, killed by Baby Face Nelson 1934 Sam Cowley, FBI agent, killed by Baby Face Nelson 1933 Lori Nelson, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, actress, Greta-How to Marry a Millionaire 1933 Nelson Doubleday, publisher, Doubleday, owner for the New York Mets 1933 Willie Nelson, born in Abbott, Texas, country singer, On the Road Again 1932 Nathaniel Nelson, rocker, Flamingos 1931 Miller Barber, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, PGA golfer, 1968 Byron Nelson Classic 1931 Charles Nelson Reilly, born in New York, American actor, director, comedian, drama teacher, game show panelist 1930 Kenneth Nelson, born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, actor, Henry Aldrich-Aldrich Family 1929 Ron Nelson, composer 1928 Ed Nelson, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, actor, Peyton Place, A Long Came a Spider 1928 Jimmy Nelson, born in Chicago, Illinois, ventriloguist, Nestles, Farfel 1927 Leonard Nelson, Germany philosopher (Nelson-Friessche Schule), dies at 45 1925 Ruth Mompati, South Africa secretary of Nelson Mandela/W Sisulu 1925 Nelson A. Miles, American Soldier 1924 Russell M. Nelson, American Clergyman 1923 Knute Nelson, American Politician 1922 Thomas Nelson Page, American Writer 1922 Eskimo Pie patented by Christian K Nelson of Iowa (not an Eskimo) 1921 Nelson Riddle, Oradell, New Jersey, musical conductor, Batman, Frank Sinatra 1921 Cary Middlecoff, golfer, 1956 Vardon Trophy, 1955 Byron Nelson Award 1920 Barry Nelson, born in Oakland, actor, Airport, My Favorite Husband 1920 Gene Nelson, Berg, born in Seattle, Washington actor, Tea For 2, Oklahoma 1919 Lindsey Nelson, Pulaski, Tennessee, sportscaster for the New York Mets 1918 Nelson Mandela, born in Qunu, South Africa, political prisoner, ANC, President, 1994- 1918 Claude Akins, Nelson Georgia, actor, BJ and Bear, Movin' On, Lobo 1916 Gaylord Nelson, American Politician 1915 Nelson W. Aldrich, American Politician 1914 Harriet Hilliard Nelson, born in Des Moines, singer and actress, Ozzie and Harriet 1912 Byron Nelson, Fort Worth, Texas, PGA golfer, won 19 tournaments in 1945 1910 Nelson Case, born in Long Beach, California, TV host, Trash or Treasure 1909 Harriet Hilliard Nelson, actress, Ozzie and Harriet 1909 Nelson Algren, U.S., novelist, Man with the Golden Arm 1908 Nelson Rockefeller, American Vice President 1906 Nelson Goodman, American Philosopher 1906 Ozzie Nelson, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, actor, Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet 1904 Jess Stacy, born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, pianist, jazz musician, played with Tommy Dorsey, recorded with Lee Wiley, Nelson Riddle in The Great Gatsby soundtrack 1902 Most knock downs in a fight, Oscar Nelson (5) and Christy Williams (42) 1901 Nelson Eddy, born in Providence, Rhode Island, baritone, Duets with Jeanette MacDonald 1899 Nelson Doubleday, U.S., publisher, Doubleday 1882 Leonard Nelson, German philosopher, Democracy und Fuhrerschaft 1878 Rudolf Nelson, composer 1873 Robert Nelson, Canadian Politician 1862 William "Bull" Nelson, Union general-major, murdered at 38 1862 Battle at Nelson's Farm, Virginia 1862 Sydney Nelson, composer, dies at 62 1862 Frank Nelson Doubleday, publisher/founder, Doubleday and Co 1853 Thomas Nelson Page, American Writer 1843 Knute Nelson, American Politician 1841 Nelson W. Aldrich, American Politician 1839 Nelson Appleton Miles, Major General Union volunteers 1839 Nelson A. Miles, American Soldier 1825 William Nelson Rector Beall, Brigadier General Confederate Army 1824 William Nelson, Major General Union volunteers 1822 Allison Nelson, Brigadier General Confederate Army 1809 William Nelson Pendleton, Brigadier General Confederate Army 1805 Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson defeats French and Spanish fleet and dies 1805 Horatio Nelson, dies in Battle of Trafalgar 1805 Lord Nelson, British Soldier 1800 Sydney Nelson, composer 1798 British under Admiral Horatio Nelson beat French at Battle of Nile 1794 Robert Nelson, Canadian Politician 1774 Robert Southey, English poet laureate/biographer of Nelson 1758 Horatio Nelson, Burnham Thorpe Britain, naval hero, Trafalgar 1758 Lord Nelson, British Soldier 1738 Thomas Nelson, merchant, signer of Declaration of Independence |
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