1979 Death S J Perelman, U.S. humorist (Around the World in 80 Days), dies at 75 1943 Event Weill/Perelman/Nash' musical "One Touch of Venus," premieres in New York City 1904 Birthday S J Perelman, Brooklyn, author/humorist, Around the World in 80 Days 1904 Birthday S. J. Perelman, Author