1991 Death Niven Busch, U.S. writer (Duel in the Sun), dies 1983 Death David Niven, actor (Rugues), dies in Switzerland at 73 1959 Event 31st Academy Awards - "Gigi," Susan Hayward and David Niven win 1941 Birthday Colin Niven, Headmaster, Alleyn's School 1938 Birthday Larry Niven, U.S., sci-fi author, 5 Hugo, Neutron Star 1909 Birthday David Niven, born in Kirriemuir, Scotland, actor, Casino Royale 1903 Birthday Niven Busch, U.S. screenwriter, Postman Always Rings Twice
