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 marrage
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 US
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 secs)
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 (political prisoner-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 VP and (4X Gov-R-NY), 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 VP
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, Geelong Australia, NZ 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 NZ, 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/astro, 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 Sec of Treasury
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 Joe Pesci, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Half Nelson, Goodfellas
1942 William Nelson, Rep-D-Fla, 1979-, /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, Engl 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, New York City, actor, Match Game, Ghost and Mrs. Muir
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, Ger philosopher (Nelson-Friessche Schule), dies at 45
1925 Ruth Mompati, South Africa sec of Nelson Mandela/W Sisulu
1925 Nelson A. Miles, American Soldier
1924 Russell M. Nelson, American Clergyman
1923 Knute Nelson, American Politician
1922 Eskimo Pie patented by Christian K Nelson of Iowa (not an Eskimo)
1922 Thomas Nelson Page, American Writer
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 Nelson Mandela, President, South Africa
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
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, died in 1925
1839 Nelson A. Miles, American Soldier
1825 William Nelson Rector Beall, Brig General Confederate Army
1824 William Nelson, Major General Union volunteers, died in 1862
1822 Allison Nelson, Brig General Confederate Army, died in 1862
1809 William Nelson Pendleton, Brig Gen Confederate Army, died in 1883
1805 Battle of Trafalgar, Adm 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 Adm 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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