2005 Super Bowl XXXIX, the New England Patriots win 24-21 over the Philadelphia Eagles
2001 NBA Finals, Los Angeles Lakers beat Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 1
1997 Russ "Mad Monk" Meyer, pitcher (Philadelphia Phillies), dies at 74
1997 Stanley Cup: Detroit Red Wings sweep the Philadelphia Flyers
1996 3 Philadelphia Federal Court judges overturn U.S. indecency ban on internet
1995 New Jersey Devils beat Philadelphia Flyers, to go to their 1st Stanley Cup finals
1995 Howard Yanks, founder of the Philadelphia folk festival, dies at 65
1994 "Philadelphia, Here I Come" closes at Criterion New York City after 52 performances
1994 "Philadelphia, Here I Come" opens at Criterion New York City for 52 performances
1993 Tor Blue Jays beat Philadelphia Phillies, 4 games to 2, in 89th World Series
1993 Philadelphia Phillies beat San Francisco Giants 7-6 in 20 innings
1992 Philadelphia Eagle Randall Cunningham sets NFL QB scramble record of 3,683
1992 Alex Wojciechowicz, NFLer (Philadelphia Eagles), dies at 76
1992 Jerome Brown, defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagle), dies in car crash at 27
1992 Philadelphia 76ers trade Charles Barkley to Phoenix Suns
1991 Browns set club record for largest lead blown (led 23-0), Philadelphia 32-30
1991 Buffalo Bills beat Philadelphia Eagles, 17-13 in American Bowl in Wembley
1991 Sandhi Ortiz-DelValle is 1st woman to officiate a men's pro basketball (USBL) game, game between New Haven Skyhawks and Philadelphia Spirit
1991 Philadelphia '76ers retires Wilt Chamberlain's #13 jersey
1991 Lawrence Lott, actor (Real Men, Philadelphia Experiment), dies of AIDS at 40
1990 For 3rd time in 1990 a no-hitter is broken up with 2 outs in 8th inning. Doug Drabek of Pitts still beats Philadelphia 11-0
1990 Philadelphia Phillies retire Mike Schmidt's uniform #20
1990 3 passengers killed and 162 injured as subway train derails in Philadelphia
1989 Rare tornado in Philadelphia kills 1
1989 Pirates score 10 in 1st (their best inning since 1942), prompts Pirate Jim Rooker to say he would walk from Pitts to Philadelphia if Pirates lost, Phillies beat them 15-11, Rooker walks at end of season broadcaster
1989 2 cyanide-contaminated Chilean grapes found in Philadelphia
1988 Dodger Tommy Lasorda wins 1,000th game as manager tops Philadelphia, 4-2
1987 Philadelphia celebrates 200th anniversary of Constitution
1987 Stanley Cup: Edmonton Oilers beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4 games to 3
1987 Andrew Lawrence, Philadelphia, actor, Andy Roman-Brotherly Love
1986 Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on WYSP 94.1 FM
1986 WYSP-FM Philadelphia begins simulcasting Howard Stern Show
1986 44,180 largest NBA crowd to date - Philadelphia at Detroit
1985 Stanley Cup: Edmonton Oilers beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4 games to 1
1985 Philadelphia Police bomb a house held by group "Move," kills 11
1985 Largest NBA crowd to date, 43,816, sees Philadelphia at Detroit
1984 Frisbee is kept aloft for 1,672 seconds in Philadelphia
1984 Philadelphia 76'ers block 20 Seattle shots tying NBA regulation game record
1984 Washington Caps Bengt Gustafsson scores 5 goals to beat Philadelphia 7-1
1983 Philadelphia Flyers win 13th straight NHL game
1983 W Wilson Goode (D) elected 1st black mayor of Philadelphia
1983 Philadelphia Flyers begin 13 NHL game win streak
1983 Baltimore Orioles beat Philadelphia Phillies, 4 games to 3 in 80th World Series
1983 1st USFL championship (Mich Panthers beats Philadelphia Stars 24-22)
1983 37th NBA Championship: Philadelphia 76ers sweep Los Angeles Lakers in 4 games
1982 New York Met Joel Youngblood singles in Chicago day game, he is traded, then singles for Expos in Philadelphia night game
1982 Tara Lipinski, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, figure skater, 1997 World Champ
1982 36th NBA Championship: Los Angeles Lakers beat Philadelphia 76ers, 4 games to 2
1982 Philadelphia trades Larry Bowa and Ryne Sandberg to Cubs for Ivan DeJesus
1981 Bill Giles becomes CEO of Philadelphia Phillies
1981 Philadelphia Flyers amass a record 2,621 penalty minutes
1981 Superbowl XV: Oakland Raiders beat Philadelphia Eagles, 27-10 in New Orleans Superbowl MVP: Jim Plunkett, Oakland, QB
1980 Stanley Cup: New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4 games to 2
1980 34th NBA Championship: Los Angeles Lakers beat Philadelphia 76ers, 4 games to 2
1980 Matthew Lawrence, Philadelphia, actor, Dynasty, Matthew-Brotherly Love
1980 Minn ends Philadelphia Flyers' NHL record 35 game unbeaten streak ends
1979 Tony Franklin of Philadelphia Eagles kicks 59-yard field goal
1978 Cleveland, Houston, New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Phillies win 3rd consecutive NL East Division title
1978 Mohini Bhardwaj, Philadelphia, gymnast alternate for 1996 Olympics
1977 31st NBA Championship: Port Trailblazers beat Philadelphia 76er, 4 games to 2
1977 Tim Thomas, NBA forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
1976 Mary Nash, actress (Philadelphia Story, Till the Clouds Roll By), dies at 91
1976 Zahir Raheem, Philadelphia, bantamweight boxer 1996 Olympics
1976 New York Nets Julius "Dr. J" Erving sold to Philadelphia 76ers
1976 Kelly Marie Monaco, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, playmate, April, 1997
1976 Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens sweep Philadelphia Flyers in 4 games
1976 Philadelphia Flyers win record tying 20th straight NHL home game
1976 26th NBA All-Star Game: East beats West 123-109 at Philadelphia
1976 Paul Robeson, athlete/lawyer/singer, dies in Philadelphia at 77
1975 Ndukwe Kalu, defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1975 Anthony Parker, NBA guard for the Philadelphia 76ers
1975 Allen Iverson, NBA guard for the Philadelphia 76ers
1975 Stanley Cup: Philadelphia Flyers beat Buffalo Sabres, 4 games to 2
1975 Joey Lawrence, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, actor, Gimme a Break, Blossom, Summer Rental
1975 Duce Staley, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
1975 Vaclav Prospal, NHL forward, Team Czech Oly-Gold-1998, Philadelphia
1974 James Darling, linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1974 Luther Broughton, HB for the Philadelphia Eagles
1974 Jerry Stackhouse, NBA guard and forward, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers
1974 Jon Harris, defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1974 Stanley Cup: Philadelphia Flyers beat Boston Bruins, 4 games to 2
1974 Hollis Thomas, defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 Bobby Taylor, NFL cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 Kebu Stewart, NBA forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
1973 Stan Stasiak beats Pedro Morales in Philadelphia, to become WWF champ
1973 Howard Smothers, NFL guard for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 Jason Dunn, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 Jason Bowen, Port Alice, NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers
1973 Brian Dawkins, safety for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 David Reid, Philadelphia, light middleweight boxer, 1996 Olympics gold
1973 Jermane Mayberry, guard and tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 Eric Lindros, NHLer for the Philadelphia Flyers
1973 Mike Mamula, NFL linebacker/defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 Wanya Morris, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rapper, Boyz II Men
1973 Matt Stevens, safety for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 Corey Walker, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 Charles Emanuel, safety for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 Mark Davis, NBA guard and forward, Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves
1973 Eric Snow, NBA guard, Philadelphia 76ers, Seattle Supersonics
1973 Theo Ratliff, NBA forward and center, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers
1973 Eric Lindros, London Ontario, NHL center for the Philadelphia Flyers
1973 Philadelphia 76ers lose their 20th NBA game in a row
1973 Bubba Miller, corner for the Philadelphia Eagles
1973 Edward Jasper, defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 James Willis, linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Yanick Dupre, Montreal, NHL left wing for the Philadelphia Flyers
1972 Aaron McKie, NBA guard, Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers
1972 Shawn Stockman, [Slim], Philadelphia Pennsylvania, rapper, Boyz II Men
1972 Nate Dingle, NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Fred McCrary, NFL fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 James Willis, NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Derrick Alston, NBA forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
1972 Freddie Solomon, NFL wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Eric Zomalt, NFL strong safety for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Joe Rudolph, NFL guard for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Bernard Williams, NFL tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Karl Dykhuis, Sept-iles, NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers
1972 Tom Hutton, NFL punter/kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Greg Luzinski's 500' HR hits Liberty Bell monument in Philadelphia Vet
1972 Troy Drake, NFL tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Barrett Brooks, NFL tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Mikael Renberg, Pitea Swe, NHL right wing, Philadelphia Flyers, TB Lightning
1972 Ethan Watts, Philadelphia, volleyball middle blocker 1996 Olympics
1972 Ricky Otero, born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1972 Howard Battle, born in Biloxi, Mississippi, infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1972 Aris Brimanis, born in Cleveland, NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers
1972 Charlie Garner, NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Mike Lieberthal, born in Glendale California, catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1972 Willie Clark, NFL cornerback, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles
1972 Jeff Jackson, U.S. baseball outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1971 Sylvester Wright, NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1971 Jay Fiedler, NFL quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles
1971 Neil Little, Medicine Hat, NHL goalie for the Philadelphia Flyers
1971 Michael S McCary, [Boss], Philadelphia Pennsylvania, rapper, Boyz II Men
1971 Chris Therien, Ottawa, NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers
1971 Chris Boniol, NFL kicker, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles
1971 Alai Kalaniuvalu, NFL guard for the Philadelphia Eagles
1971 1st game played at Philadelphia's Veteran Stadium, Phils win 4-1
1971 Chad Lewis, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1971 Jonathan "Adam" Holland, Philadelphia, rower 1996 Olympics
1971 Greg Jefferson, NFL defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1971 Kevin Bouie, NFL running back, Philadelphia Eagles, Ariz Cardinals
1971 Chris T Jones, NFL tackle/wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
1971 Ron Blazier, born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1971 Nathan Morris, [Alex Vanderpool], Philadelphia Pennsylvania, rapper, Boyz II Men
1971 Andre President, tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1971 Ronnie Dixon, NFL defensive tackle, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets
1971 Dan Kordic, born in Edmonton, NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers
1971 Philadelphia 76ers outscore Cincinnati Royals 90-8 in 1 half
1971 Morris Unutoa, corner for the Philadelphia Eagles
1971 Ivan Robinson, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, U.S. boxer 1992 Olympics
1971 Derrick Witherspoon, NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
1971 Kevin Sefcik, Oaklawn, Illinois, infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1971 Trent Klatt, Robbinsdale, NHL right wing for the Philadelphia Flyers
1971 Philadelphia mint's 1st trial strike of Eisenhower dollar
1971 Joe Panos, NFL guard/center for the Philadelphia Eagles
1971 Jeff Juden, Salem, Massachusetts, baseball pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants
1971 Philadelphia's Veteran Stadium dedicated
1970 Kevin Haller, Trochu, NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers
1970 Glenn Murray, Manning, South Carolina, outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1970 Rickey Brady, NFL tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1970 Cleve Cavaliers lose by biggest margin-54 pts (Philadelphia 141-87)
1970 Kevin Johnson, NFL defensive tackle, Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Raiders
1970 Jim Jackson, NBA guard, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers
1970 David Doster, Fort Wayne, Indiana, infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1970 Last game at Philadelphia's Connie Mack Stadium, Phils-2 Expos-1
1970 Derrick Oden, NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1970 Joseph Hudson, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
1970 Trevor Ruffin, NBA guard for the Philadelphia 76ers
1970 Clarence Weatherspoon, NBA forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
1970 Black Panthers confront cops in Philadelphia (1 cop killed)
1970 Steve Everitt, NFL center, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles
1970 Robert Higginson, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, outfielder for the Detroit Tigers
1970 Rod Brind'amour, Ottawa, NHL center, Philadelphia Flyers, Team Canada 98
1970 Ricardo Jordan, born in Delray Beach, Florida, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1970 Russ Romaniuk, born in Winnipeg, NHL left wing for the Philadelphia Flyers
1970 Troy Vincent, NFL cornerback, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles
1970 Dawn Staley, Philadelphia, basketball guard, 1996 Olympics gold
1970 Derrick Frazier, NFL cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles
1970 J. R. Phillips, born in West Covina, California, infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1970 Mark McMillian, NFL cornerback, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs
1970 Darrin Smith, NFL linebacker, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles
1970 Shawn Antoski, Brantford, NHL left wing for the Philadelphia Flyers
1970 Rex Walters, NBA guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat
1970 Marc Woodard, NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1970 Tyler Green, U.S. baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1970 Kevin Stocker, U.S. baseball infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1970 Mike Chalenski, NFL defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1970 20th NBA All-Star Game: East beats West 142-135 at Philadelphia
1969 Lester Holmes, NFL guard for the Philadelphia Eagles
1969 Tommy Jeter, NFL defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1969 Ricky Bottalico, New Britain CT, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1969 Jerome Henderson, NFL cornerback, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles
1969 Doug Overton, NBA guard, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets
1969 John Leclair, St. Albans VT, NHL forward, Team USA, Philadelphia
1969 Jim Montgomery, born in Montreal, NHL center for the Philadelphia Flyers
1969 Harry Boatswain, NFL tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1969 Eric Desjardins, born in Rauyn, Quebec, NHL defenseman, Philadelphia Flyers, Canada
1969 Kevin Turner, NFL fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles
1969 Erin Hartwell, Philadelphia, time trial cyclist, Olymp-bronze/silver-92, 96
1969 Toby Borland, Quitman, Louisiana, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1969 Vaughn Eshelman, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
1969 Richard Dumas, NBA forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
1969 Leonard Tose buys NFL Philadelphia Eagles for $16,155,000
1969 Timothy Young, born in Philadelphia, rower 1966 Olympics silver
1969 Ricky Watters, NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
1969 Andy Harmon, NFL defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1968 Sean Higgins, NBA guard and forward, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trailblazers
1968 Tatianna, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, spanish singer, Baile Commigo, Chicad de Hoy
1968 Rhett Hall, NFL defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1968 Russ Springer, Alexandria, Virginia, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1968 Ken Ryan, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1968 Jonathan A Drummond, Jr., Philadelphia, 4X400m runner, 1996 Olympics silver
1968 Gene Patrick, born in Philadelphia, actor, Gemini: Twin Stars
1968 William Thomas, NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1968 Rob Carpenter, NFL wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
1968 Mike Williams, born in Radford, Virginia, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1968 John P Navin, Jr., Philadelphia, actor, Joey Elliot-Jennifer Slept Here
1968 Mark Gunn, NFL defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1968 Philadelphia 76'ers trade Wilt Chamberlain to Los Angeles Lakers
1968 Francis Brennan, U.S. cardinal of Philadelphia, dies at 74
1968 Demtra Hampton, born in Philadelphia, model, Garda
1968 Stacey Williams, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, model, SI Swimsuit 1996
1968 Scott Williams, NBA forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
1968 Shjon Podein, born in Rochester, NHL left wing for the Philadelphia Flyers
1968 Rob Dimaio, Calgary, NHL right wing for the Philadelphia Flyers
1968 John Hudson, NFL center/guard, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles
1968 Reggie Johnson, NFL tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1968 Ben Rivera, Dominican/US baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1968 Jerry Crafts, NFL/WLAF tackle, Philadelphia Eagles, Amsterdam Admirals
1968 Kerry Huffman, Peterborough, NHL defenseman, Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa
1967 Bob Corkum, Salisbury, NHL center for the Philadelphia Flyers
1967 Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Philadelphia 76ers scores 68 points vs Chicago
1967 Greg Sutton, NBA guard for the Philadelphia 76ers
1967 Randi Ingerman, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actress, Trade Winds
1967 New Orleans Saints 1st NFL victory, beat Philadelphia Eagles 31-24
1967 Steve Wagner, Philadelphia, field hockey goalkeeper 1996 Olympics
1967 Ty Detmer, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles
1967 Groundbreaking begins on Veteran Stadium in Philadelphia
1967 Frank Cornish, NFL center/guard, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles
1967 Tony Massenburg, NBA forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
1967 Dale Hurley, Jr., born in Philadelphia, rower 1996 Olympics
1967 David Whitmore, NFL strong safety for the Philadelphia Eagles
1967 Derrick Coleman, NBA forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
1967 Michael Timpson, NFL wide receiver, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles
1967 Philadelphia voters approve a $13 million bond issue to build a new stadium
1967 21st NBA Championship: Philadelphia 76ers beat San Francisco Warriors, 4 games to 2
1967 Mark Seay, NFL wide receiver, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles
1967 Calvin Williams, NFL wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
1967 Antone Davis, NFL tackle, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles
1967 Leroy Russel Burrell, Philadelphia, long jumper 1996 Olympics
1967 Todd Pratt, U.S. baseball catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1966 Curt Schilling, Anchorage AK, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1966 Jimmie Johnson, NFL tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1966 Greg Jackson, NFL strong safety, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers
1966 U.S. Treasury announces it will buy mutilated silver coins at silver bullion price at Philadelphia and Denver mints
1966 Fred Barnett, NFL wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
1966 James Saxon, NFL fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles
1966 Rodney Peete, NFL quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles
1966 John Druce, Peterborough, NHL right wing, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings
1966 Petr Svoboda, Most Cze, NHL defenseman, Philadelphia Flyers, Oly-gold-1998
1966 Charles Dimry, NFL cornerback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles
1966 Jimmie Jones, defensive end/defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
1965 Moe Elewonibi, NFL/CFL tackle, Philadelphia Eagles, BC Lions
1965 Mike Zandofsky, NFL guard, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles
1965 Mike Benjamin, Euclid Ohio, infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1965 WPHL TV channel 17 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (IND) begins broadcasting
1965 Todd Zeile, Van Nuys California, infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1965 KYW-AM in Cleveland Ohio returns call letters to Philadelphia
1965 Dan Quinn, Ottawa, NHL center for the Philadelphia Flyers
1965 WTAF TV channel 29 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (IND) begins broadcasting
1965 Kelvin Martin, NFL wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
1965 Benito Santiago, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1965 Clayton Prince, Philadelphia, actor, Hairspray, Reuben-Another World
1965 Boston Celtic center Bill Russell misses all 14 shots in loss to Philadelphia Warriors led by Wilt Chamberlain
1965 Brad Brink, U.S. baseball pitcher, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies
1965 Daniel Stubbs, NFL defensive end, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins
1964 Philadelphia voters approve $25 million to build a new sports stadium
1964 Richard Cooper, NFL tackle, NO Saints, Philadelphia Eagles
1964 Holly Robinson, Philadelphia, actress, 21 Jump Street
1964 Kurt Gouveia, NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1964 Lisa Peluso, born in Philadelphia, actress, Search for Tomorrow, Ava-Loving
1964 All star MVP: John Callison, Philadelphia Phillies
1964 Kim Gallagher, born in Philadelphia, 800m runner 1984 Olympics silver
1964 Los Angeles Dodger Sandy Koufax 3rd no-hitter beats Philadelphia Phillies, 3-0
1964 Ron Hextall, Winnipeg, NHL goalie, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders
1964 Pete Incaviglia, born in Pebble Beach, California, outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1964 Byron Evans, NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles
1963 Barry Wilburn, NFL full safety for the Philadelphia Eagles
1963 Michael Anthony Powell, Philadelphia, long jumper, world record 1991
1963 Andrea McArdle, Philadelphia, actress, Annie
1963 Michael Zordich, NFL strong safety for the Philadelphia Eagles
1963 Steve Frey, born in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1963 Philadelphia Phillies Roy Siever hits HR # 300
1963 Ed Pinckney, NBA forward for the Philadelphia 76ers
1963 Randall Cunningham, NFL QB, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings
1963 Terry Mulholland, born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1963 John Marzano, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, catcher for the Seattle Mariners
1963 Lenny Dykstra, centerfielder, New York Met, Philadelphia Phillies
1963 Raleigh MCkenzie, NFL center/guard, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers
1962 Sid Fernandez, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, pitcher, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies
1962 Mark Gubicza, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pitcher for the Kansas City Royals
1962 Philadelphia retires pitcher Robin Roberts' # 36
1962 William Fuller, NFL defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers
1962 Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Philadelphia Warriors scores 67 points vs. New York
1962 Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Philadelphia Warriors scores 67 points vs St. Louis
1962 David Diamond's 7th Symphony, premieres in Philadelphia
1962 Donn Pall, Evergreen Park Illinois, pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies, Fl Marlins
1962 Darren Daulton, U.S. baseball catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies
1961 Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Philadelphia Warriors scores 78 points vs LA
1961 Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Philadelphia Warriors scores 67 points vs NY
1961 Kim Delaney, Philadelphia, actress, All My Children, Tour of Duty, New YorkPD Blue
1961 Joel Otto, Elk River, Minnesota, NHL center, Philadelphia Flyers, Team USA Oly-1998
1961 Judy Landers, Philadelphia, actress, Vega$, BJ and the Bear, Madame's Place
1961 Philadelphia Phillies lose 17th straight game
1961 28th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: Philadelphia 28, All-Stars 14 (66,000)
1961 Ed West, NFL tight end, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons
1961 LaSalle Thompson, NBA forward and center for the Philadelphia 76ers
1961 Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia is sold to J Schleifer Properties
1961 Terry Cummings, NBA forward for the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers
1961 Guy McIntyre, NFL guard for the Philadelphia Eagles
1961 John Kruk, U.S. baseball 1st baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies
1960 Philadelphia Eagles beat Green Bay Packers 17-13 in NFL championship game
1960 Tyrell Biggs, Philadelphia, super HW boxer 1984 Olympics gold
1960 Richard Dent, defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles
1960 Joan Jett, Philadelphia, singer, Blackhearts-I Love Rock 'n Roll
1960 Mil Brave Warren Spahn no-hits Philadelphia Phillies, 4-0
1960 Mil Brave Lew Burdette no-hits Philadelphia Phillies, 1-0
1960 Antonio Banderas, born in Malaga, Spain, actor, Philadelphia, Evita, Mambo Kings
1960 Matt Mulhern, Philadelphia, actor, Biloxi Blues
1960 Linda Fiorentino, born in Philadelphia, actress, Jade, Last Seduction, Moderns
1960 10th NBA All-Star Game: East beats West 125-115 at Philadelphia
1959 Jim McMahon, NFL QB, Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles
1959 Audrey Landers, born in Philadelphia, actress, Afton-Dallas, Chorus Line
1959 Gary Anderson, NFL kickerk for the Philadelphia Eagles
1959 Mike Quick, NFL wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
1959 Jim Eisenreich, born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, outfielder, Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins
1959 Kathy Sledge, Philadelphia, vocalist, Sister Sledge-We are Family
1958 Kjell Samuelsson, Tyngsryd Swe, NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers
1958 Marty Stuart, Philadelphia, country singer, Hillbilly Rock
1958 Kevin Hooks, Philadelphia, actor, Sounder, Aaron Loves Angela
1958 Kevin Bacon, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, actor, Diner, Footloose, She's Having a Baby
1958 Chuck Klein, Philadelphia Phillie HR hitter, dies at 53
1957 Art Monk, NFL wide receiver, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles
1957 Celtic Bill Russell sets NBA record of 49 rebounds beat Philadelphia 111-89
1957 Kim Sledge, Philadelphia, vocalist, Sister Sledge-We are Family
1957 WUHY TV channel 35 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PBS) begins broadcasting
1957 Scott J. Horowitz, born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, PhD/Capt USAF/astronaut, STS 75, 82
1957 Darryl Dawkins, NBA center, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets
1956 Tony Franklin, NFL kicker, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots
1956 Brooklyn Dodger Sal Maglie no-hits Philadelphia Phillies, 5-0
1956 [Joan] Joni Sledge, born in Philadelphia, vocalist, Sister Sledge-We are Family
1956 Maurice Cheeks, NBA guard, New York Knicks, Philadelphia '76ers
1956 Independence National Historical Park forms in Philadelphia
1956 Bob Saget, Philadelphia, comedian, Full House, America's Funniest Home Video
1956 KYW-AM in Philadelphia Penn gives calls to WTAM (now WWWE) Cleveland
1956 Connie Mack, baseball manager (Philadelphia A's, 1901-50), dies at 93
1955 Dennis Christopher, Philadelphia, actor, Breaking Away, California Dreaming
1955 Andrew M. Allen, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Captain USMC/astronaut, STS 46, 62, 75
1954 Philadelphia Phillies purchase Connie Mack Stadium
1954 AL approves Philadelphia A's move to Kansas City
1954 Philadelphia A's move to Kansas City
1954 Herman Ronald Frazier, Philadelphia, 400m/4x400m runner 1976 Olympics gold
1954 Major league owners vote down sale of A's to a Philadelphia syndicate
1954 Philadelphia Eagle Adrian Burk passes for 7 touchdowns vs. Washington (49-21)
1954 Debbie Sledge, Philadelphia, vocalist, Sister Sledge-We are Family
1954 Moses Malone, NBA center, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia '76ers
1953 Eddie Joost succeeds Jimmy Dykes as the manager of Philadelphia A's
1953 Robert Picardo, Philadelphia, actor, Frame Up, Gremlins 2
1953 Pitcher Bob Trice is 1st black to play on Philadelphia A's
1953 Brown's Bobo Holloman 1st major league start, no-hits Philadelphia A's, 6-0
1953 Brian Matthews, Philadelphia, actor, Burning
1952 Philadelphia A's pitcher Bobby Shantz wins AL MVP
1952 Melanie Mayron, Philadelphia, actress, 30 Something, Car Wash, Missing
1952 1st "Bandstand" broadcast in Philadelphia on WFIL-TV (Dick Clark joins in 1955 as a substitute-host)
1952 Anita Luceete Defrantz, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, rower 1976 Olympics bronze
1952 Parker Stevenson, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, actor, Falcon Crest, Stroker Ace
1952 1st plastic lens for cataract patients fitted (Philadelphia)
1952 James Philip Bagian, Philadelphia, MDPE/astronaut, STS 29, STS 40
1951 Michael Allen Bantom, Philadelphia, basketball player 1972 Olympics silver
1951 Philadelphia sets NFL record of 25 1st-downs rushing
1951 1st color telecast of football game on network, Philadelphia (CBS)
1951 Stanley Clarke, born in Philadelphia, rock bassist, New Barbarians-Find Out Hideaway
1951 Ray Benson, born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, country singer, House of Blue Lights
1950 Jon Polito, Philadelphia, actor, Fire With Fire, Homicide
1950 Manny Trillo, baseball infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies
1950 Cleveland Browns last NFL team with no-pass game (beat Philadelphia 13-7)
1950 New York Yankees sweep Philadelphia Phillies in 47th World Series
1950 Philadelphia A's Joe Astroth is 4th to get 6 RBIs in an inning (6th)
1950 Cleveland Rams (formerly AAFC) play 1st NFL game, beat Philadelphia 35-10)
1950 17th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: All-Stars 17, Philadelphia 7 (88,885)
1950 Nathan Cook, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, actor, Milton-White Shadow, Billy-Hotel
1950 Teddy Pendergrass, born in Philadelphia, singer, Turn Off the Lights
1950 Julius Erving, ABA/NBA forward, Virg Squirers, New York Nets, Philadelphia 76ers
1949 Philadelphia Eagles beat Los Angeles Rams 14-0 in NFL championship game
1949 Harold Carmichael, NFL wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
1949 Richard Gere, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, actor, Breathless, Cotton Club, Pretty Woman
1949 Philadelphia fans cause A's to forfeit game when they riot over a trapped line drive by Rich Ashburn, Giants leading 4-2 in 9th declared winners
1949 Bobby Clarke, Manitoba, NHL player and coach, Philadelphia Flyer
1949 16th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: Philadelphia 38, All-Stars 0 (93,780)
1949 Steven Kampmann, Philadelphia, actor, Kirk-Newhart
1948 Philadelphia Eagles shutout Chicago Cards 7-0 in NFL championship game
1948 Ron Vawter, Latham, New York, actor, Philadelphia, Empire City, Twister
1948 Eddie Sawyer replaces Ben Chapman in Philadelphia, New York Giants Leo Durocher replaces Mel Ott and Burt Shotton replaces Durocher as Dodger manager
1948 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia nominates New York Governor Thomas Dewey
1948 1st night game at Briggs Stadium: Detroit Tigers beat Philadelphia A's
1948 Albert Innaurato, Philadelphia, playwright/director, Age in Soho
1948 Joe Bonsall, Philadelphia, country singer, Oak Ridge Boys-Elvira
1948 2nd NBA Championship: Balt Bullets beat Philadelphia Warriors, 4 games to 2
1948 WCAU TV channel 10 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (CBS) begins broadcasting
1948 Mark Andes, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rock bassist, Spirit, Heart, Fireball
1947 Chic Cards beat Philadelphia Eagles 28-21 in NFL championship game
1947 WPVI TV channel 6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ABC) begins broadcasting
1947 Philadelphia A's Bill McCahan no-hits Washington Senators, 3-0
1947 Cleveland Indian Don Black no-hits Philadelphia A's, 3-0
1947 Ervin Hall, born in Philadelphia, 100m hurdler, 1968 Olympics silver
1947 1st NBA Championship: Philadelphia Warriors beat Chicago Stags, 4 games to 2
1947 Bank robber Willie Sutton escapes jail in Philadelphia
1946 Lynne Marta, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actress, Love American Style
1946 Bruce Davison, born in Philadelphia, actor, Capt Wyler-Hunter, Willard, High Risk
1946 Stuart Pankin, born in Philadelphia, comedian, Striptease, Congo, Earl-Dinosaurs
1945 Randy Brecker, Philadelphia, rocker, Blood Sweat and Tears
1945 David Bromberg, Philadelphia, musician, Demon in Disguise
1945 Philadelphia A's Dick Fowler no-hits St. Louis Brown, 1-0
1945 Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia A's play 24 inning 1-1 tie
1945 David Brenner, born in Philadelphia, comedian/TV talk show host, Nightlife
1944 Earl "the Pearl" Monroe, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, NBA Guard, New York Knicks, Balt Bullets
1944 Jim Watkins, Philadelphia, actor, Jerry-Magician
1944 Bill Boggs, born in Philadelphia, TV host/producer, Midday, Morton Downey, Jr. Show
1944 Patti LaBelle, [Holt], Philadelphia Pennsylvania, singer, LaBelle-Lady Marmalade
1943 NFL Philadelphia Eagle-Pitts Steeler merger disolves
1943 Veronica Hamel, Philadelphia, actress, Joyce-Hill St. Blues, 79 Park Ave
1943 Philadelphia A's drop AL record tying 20th game in a row, win the 2nd game
1943 11th All Star Baseball Game: AL wins 5-3 at Shibe Park, Philadelphia
1943 NFL's Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merge, (dissolves on Dec 5)
1943 Billy Cunningham, NBA/ABA, Philadelphia 76ers, Carolina Cougers
1943 William D. Cox buys Philadelphia Phillies
1943 Robert J Murphy, Jr., born in Brooklyn, New York, PGA golfer, 1968 Philadelphia Classic
1943 Fabian Forte, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, vocalist, Turn Me Loose, Tiger
1943 Blythe Danner, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, actress, Butterflies are Free
1943 Holland Taylor, Philadelphia, actress, Bossom Buddies, Camilla-Naked Truth
1942 Len Barry, [Leonard Borisoff], Philadelphia, rocker, Bristol Stomp
1942 Guion Steward Bluford, Jr., Philadelphia, Col USAF/astr, STS 8, 61A, 39, 53
1942 Stephen Macht, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, actor, Joe-Knots Landing, Cagney and Lacey
1942 Bobby Rydell, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rock singer, Wild One, Bye Bye Birdie
1942 Philadelphia "Phillies" change nickname (temporarily) to "Phils"
1942 Jim Croce, Philadelphia, rock vocalist, Time in a Bottle
1941 Chubby Checker, [Ernest Evans], Philadelphia, rock vocalist, Twist
1941 KYW TV channel 3 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (NBC) begins broadcasting
1941 Riccardo Muti, born in Napoli, Italy, conductor, Philadelphia Orch
1941 Ed Bradley, born in Philadelphia, CBS news correspondent, 60 Minutes
1941 Danny Rapp, Philadelphia, rocker, Danny and Juniors
1941 Sergey Rachmaninov's "Symphonie Dances," premieres in Philadelphia
1941 Sergei Rachmaninov's "Symphonic Dances" premieres in Philadelphia
1940 Pittsburgh and Philadelphia play a penalty free NFL game
1940 Jesse Carlyle Snead, Hot Springs, Virginia, PGA golfer, 1972 Philadelphia Classic
1940 Frankie Avalon, Philadelphia, actor, Beach movies, /singer, Venus
1940 George Reinholt, Philadelphia, actor, Steve-Another World, One Life to Live
1940 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pa
1940 RCA demonstrated its new electron microscope in Philadelphia
1939 Ed Bernard, born in Philadelphia, actor, Joe-Police Woman, Jim-White Shadow
1939 43rd U.S. Golf Open: Byron Nelson shoots a 284 at Philadelphia CC in Philadelphia
1939 Herb Adderley, born in Philadelphia, NFL hall of famer, Packers, Cowboys
1939 1st AL night game, Philadelphia Shribe Park (Indians 8, Athletics 3 in 10)
1939 Philip Barry's "Philadelphia Story," premieres in New York City
1939 Bill Toomey, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, decathelete, Olympics gold 68
1938 AL permits Cleveland and Philadelphia to play night games
1938 33rd Davis Cup: USA beats Australia in Philadelphia (3-2)
1938 Ja'net Dubois, born in Philadelphia, actress, Willona-Good Times, Beverly Hill 90210
1938 Sherman Hemsley, Philadelphia, actor, All in the Family, Jeffersons, Amen
1937 Philadelphia A's Bob Johnson is 2nd to get 6 RBIs in an inning (1st)
1937 Bill Cosby, born in Philadelphia, actor/comedian, I Spy, Cosby, Leonard Part 6
1937 Sandy Stewart, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, singer, Sing Along With Mitch, Mr. President
1937 St. Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Phillies, 15-3
1937 Jim Margie, Philadelphia, bowls 900 in 3 (unsanctioned) games
1936 James De Preist, Philadelphia Penn, conductor, Mitropolos 1964
1936 Cleve Bob Feller strikes out then record 17 in a game (vs Philadelphia A's)
1936 Presbyterian Church of America founded at Philadelphia
1936 James Darren, born in Philadelphia, actor, TJ Hooker, Diamond Head, Venus in Furs
1935 Michael Callan, [Calinieff], Philadelphia, actor, Peter-Occasional Wife
1935 Werner Erhard, Philadelphia, founded EST
1935 Ed Bullins, Philadelphia, playwright
1935 Yanks pull a 1st inning triple-play and beat Philadelphia A's 9-8
1935 WFI-AM in Philadelphia Penn merges with WLIT as WFIL (now WEAZ)
1934 KYW-AM in Chicago, Illinois moves to Philadelphia Penn
1934 Billy Paul, Philadelphia, singer, Me and Mrs. Jones
1934 NFL Philadelphia Eagles beat Cincinnati Reds 64-0
1934 Bill Giles, born in Rochester, New York, baseball owner for the Philadelphia Phillies
1934 Female Babe Didrickson pitches hitless inning for Philadelphia A's in exhibition game against Brooklyn Dodgers
1934 Buddy Ryan, NFL coach, Philadelphia Eagles, Phoenix Cardinals
1933 1st Sunday football game in Philadelphia (previously illegal)
1933 Philadelphia Eagles play 1st NFL game, lose to New York Giants 56-0
1933 Frankford Yellowjackets sold, rechristened Philadelphia Eagles
1932 Jim Ringo, NFL center, Green Bay, Philadelphia
1932 Noam Pitlik, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actor and director, Sanford and Son, Bob Newhart
1932 Elaine May, born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, comedienne/writer/actress, New Leaf
1932 Wes Covington, baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies
1932 Jerome Lowenthal, Philadelphia, pianist/prof, Jerusalem Academy of Music
1931 St. Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia A's, 4 games to 3 in 28th World Series
1931 Eddie Barth, Philadelphia, actor, Shaft, Simon and Simon
1931 Philadelphia A's clinch pennant, beating Cleveland
1931 Philadelphia A's Lefty Grove, loses 1-0 (Browns) after winning 16 straight
1931 Donald Barthelme, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, writer, Snow White, Sadness
1931 Philadelphia Quakers defeat Montreal, ends NHL-record 15-game losing streak
1931 Philadelphia Quakers set then NHL record of 15 straight loses
1930 Robert Prosky, Philadelphia, actor, Christine, Sgt Jablonski-Hill St. Blues
1930 David Werner Amram, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, composer, Splendor in the Grass
1930 Philadelphia A's beat St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 2 in 27th World Series
1930 World Series opens at Phila's Shibe Park, Philadelphia A's beat St. Louis 5-2
1930 Philadelphia A's win AL championship for 2nd year in a row
1930 Philadelphia Athletics triple steal in 1st and 4th innings vs Cleveland
1930 Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia Phillies 21-8
1930 Charles Pete Conrad, Jr., Philadelphia, USN/astro, Gem 5 11, Ap 12, Skylab 2
1929 Philadelphia A's beat Chicago Cubs, 4 games to 1 in 26th World Series
1929 Philadelphia A's set World Series record of 10 runs in an inning
1929 Howard Yanks, founder, Philadelphia folk festival
1928 Grace Kelly, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actress, Rear Window, Princess, Monaco
1928 Eddie Fisher, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, singer, Oh My Papa, Lady of Spain
1928 Jacob Druckman, born in Philadelphia, composer, Animus I Auerole
1927 Al Martino, Philadelphia, singer, Here in My Heart, /actor, Godfather
1927 22nd Davis Cup: France beats USA in Philadelphia (3-2)
1927 Peter Mark Richman, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, actor, Andrew-Dynasty
1927 Richie Ashburn, baseball infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies/sportscaster
1927 Stan Getz, Philadelphia, jazz tenor saxophonist, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey
1926 21st Davis Cup: USA beats France in Philadelphia (4-1)
1926 Buddy Greco, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, jazz singer, Away We Go, Broadway Open House
1926 Sesquicentennial Exposition opens in Philadelphia
1926 David Eugene Tudor, Philadelphia Penn, composer
1925 20th Davis Cup: USA beats France in Philadelphia (5-0)
1925 Robert Venturi, born in Philadelphia, architect, Levittown, New York, Las Vegas
1925 Philadelphia A's go into bottom of 8th inning trailing 15-4, then score 13 times to defeat Cleveland 17-15
1925 Elliot Lawrence, Philadelphia, orch leader, Guide Right, Howard Cosell
1924 James Galanos, Philadelphia, fashion designer, Coty Hall of Fame-1959
1924 19th Davis Cup: USA beats Australia in Philadelphia (5-0)
1924 Sidney Lumet, born in Philadelphia, director, Group, Pawnbroker, Fail Safe
1924 Robert Parris, Philadelphia, composer, Book of Imaginery Beings
1924 Jack Whitaker, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, sportscaster, ABC, CBS
1924 Norman Fell, Philadelphia, actor, Mr Roper-3's Company, The End, Graduate
1923 Boston Red Sox Howard Ehmke no-hits Philadelphia A's, 4-0
1923 New York Yankee Sad Sam Jones no-hits Philadelphia A's, 2-0
1923 Irvin Kershner, Philadelphia, director, Never Say Never Again
1922 Joan McCracken, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actress, Claudie Story of a Marriage
1922 Kitty Kallen, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, singer, Judge For Yourself
1922 Arthur Penn, Philadelphia, director, Miracle Worker, Bonnie and Clyde
1922 Jack Klugman, born in Philadelphia, Oscar-Odd Couple, Quincy, Goodbye Columbus
1922 Lou Stein, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pianist, Tonight! America After Dark
1922 WIP-AM in Philadelphia Pennsylvania begins radio transmissions
1921 KYW-AM in Philadelphia Pennsylvania begins radio transmissions
1921 Jim McKay, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, sportscaster, ABC's Wide World of Sports
1921 Jacqueline Susann, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, author, Valley of the Dolls
1921 Nancy Walker, Philadelphia, Bounty ads/actress, Rhoda, McMillan and Wife
1921 Ralph Shapey, born in Philadelphia, composer, Fantasy, Rituals
1921 Mario Lanza, Philadelphia, actor/singer, Great Caruso, Toast of New Orleans
1921 Leo Smit, Philadelphia Penn, pianist/composer
1920 Steve Van Buren, NFL halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles
1920 John J "Cardinal" O'Connor, Philadelphia, Roman Catholic Archbishop of NY
1919 Hershy Kay, Philadelphia Penn, composer/arranger, Olympic Hymn
1919 Ronny Graham, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actor, Bob Crane Show, Chico and the Man
1918 Race riot in Philadelphia (3 whites and 1 black killed)
1918 Eugene List, Philadelphia Penn, pianist/prof, Eastman School of Music
1918 1st airmail postal service (New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.)
1918 Dennis Patrick, born in Philadelphia, actor, Dear Dead Delilah, Dallas, Rituals
1918 New York Yankees purchase 1st baseman George Burns from Detroit Tigers and immediately trades him to Philadelphia A's
1917 Ruth Hussey, born in Providence, Rhode Island, actress, Another Thin Man, Philadelphia Story
1917 Robert Aitken, born in Philadelphia, Zen co-founder, Diamond Sangha
1917 Richard Yardumian, born in Philadelphia, composer, Come Creator Spirit
1916 Philadelphia A's Bullet Joe Bush no-hits Cleve, 5-0
1916 Laird Cregar, born in Philadelphia, actor, Charley's Aunt, Hangover Square
1915 Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia Phillies, 4 games to 1 in 12th World Series
1915 Philadelphia Phillies clinch their 1st pennant
1915 Dick Thomas, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, TV host, Village Barn
1915 Cass Daley, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, actress, Red Garters
1915 League to Enforce Peace forms in Philadelphia
1915 Vincent Persichetti, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, composer, Sibyl
1915 Lyle Betther, Philadelphia, actor, Harry-Grand Jury, Lone Ranger
1914 Boston Braves sweep Philadelphia A's, 1st sweep in World Series history
1914 Boston Brave George Davis no-hits Philadelphia Phillies, 7-0
1914 Morton DaCosta, born in Philadelphia, director, Island of Love, Music Man
1914 Polly Rowles, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actress, Aunt Laurie-Jamie
1913 Philadelphia A's beat New York Giants, 4 games to 1 in 10th World Series
1912 Philadelphia A's Eddie Collins steals 6 bases in 1 game
1912 New York Giant Jeff Tesreau no-hits Philadelphia, 3-0
1912 David Raksin, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, composer, Modern Times
1912 Henry Jones, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actor, Phyllis, Falcon Crest, Gun Shy
1912 Chicago Cubs get 21 hits but lose to Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings
1912 Martin Gabel, born in Philadelphia, TV host, With this Ring
1912 Richard Brooks, Philadelphia, director, Blackboard Jungle, In Cold Blood
1911 Broderick Crawford, Philadelphia, actor, All the King's Men, Highway Patrol
1911 [William] Broderick Crawford, Philadelphia, actor, Hunter, Liar's Moon
1911 Philadelphia A's beat New York Giants, 4 games to 2 in 8th World Series
1911 Philadelphia Athletics are 12 games back in AL, and will win World Series
1911 Hugh Marlowe, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actor, Ellery Queen
1910 John "Cardinal" Krol, former archbishop, Philadelphia
1910 Philadelphia A's beat Chicago Cubs 4 games to 1 in 7th World Series
1910 16th U.S. Golf Open: Alex Smith shoots a 298 at Philadelphia Cricket Club PA
1910 Pilot Charles Hamilton makes 1st 1-day round-trip from New York to Philadelphia
1910 1st radio contest held (Philadelphia)
1909 Bill Hewitt, NFL end, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles
1909 Frank Gasparro, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, U.S. chief engraver, 1965-81
1909 Paul Nordoff, Philadelphia, composer, Frog Prince
1909 Kate Smith, singer, God Bless America, /Philadelphia Flyer luck charm
1909 Philadelphia's Shibe Park (later Connie Mack Stadium) opens
1908 Imogene Coca, Philadelphia, comedienne, Your Show of Shows, Grindl
1908 Chicago White Sox Frank Smith 2nd no-hitter, beats Philadelphia 1-0
1908 St. Louis Browns Rube Waddell strikes out 16 Philadelphia Athletics
1908 New York Giant George "Hooks" Witse no-hits Philadelphia Phillies, 1-0 in 10 inn
1908 Groundbreaking on Philadelphia's Shibe Park (home of A's and Phillies)
1907 Philadelphia A's Rube Vickers no-hits Washington Senators, 4-0 in 5 inning game
1907 Mae Clarke, [Klotz], Philadelphia, actress, Frankenstein, Waterloo Bridge
1907 13th U.S. Golf Open: Alec Ross shoots a 302 at Philadelphia Cricket Club PA
1907 Benny Payne, born in Philadelphia, pianist, Billy Daniels Show
1907 Paul Douglas, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actor, Adventure Theater, Clash by Night
1907 Eddie Quillan, Philadelphia, actor, Julia, Hell Town
1907 Malcolm Atterbury, Philadelphia, actor, Jonas-Thicker than Water, Apples Way
1906 Janet Gaynor, Philadelphia, actress, Sunrise, A Star Is Born
1906 Penny Singleton, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, voice, Jane Jetsons, /actress, Blondie
1906 Philadelphia Giants win Negro Championship Cup in Philadelphia before 10,000 fans
1906 Philadelphia A's pitcher Chief Benders plays outfield and hits 2 HRs
1905 New York Giants beats Philadelphia A's, 4 games to 1 in 2nd World Series
1905 Jane Winton, Philadelphia, actress, Hell's Angel, Patsy, Don Juan
1905 Philadelphia A's meet Giants in World Series, Giants win 3-0
1905 Betty Garde, Philadelphia, actress, Aggie-Real McCoys
1905 Philadelphia A's Rube Waddell no-hits St. Louis Browns, 2-0 in 5 innings
1905 Philadelphia Athletic's Weldon Henley no-hits St. Louis Browns, 6-0
1905 Philadelphia A's beat Boston Red Sox 4-2 in 20 inning game
1905 Marc Blitzstein, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, composer, Cradle Will Rock
1904 Nathan Milstein, Odessa Russia, concert violinist, Philadelphia Orch 1942
1904 Chuck Klein, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Philadelphia Phillies, 43 home runs in 1929
1904 Cy Young of Boston pitches perfect game against Philadelphia A's (3-0)
1903 1st Highlander (Yankee) shut-out, Philadelphia A's win 6-0
1903 Barney Dreyfuss and James Potter buys Philadelphia Phillies for $170,000
1902 1st indoor pro football game, Syracuse beats Philadelphia 6-0 (MSG, New York City)
1902 1st night football game, Philadelphia Athletics beats Kanaweola AC, 39-0
1902 Baseball's Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies form pro football teams, joining Pitts Stars in 1st attempt at a National Football League
1902 1st Automat restaurant opens, 818 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
1902 Marian Anderson, born in Philadelphia, operatic contralto, banned by D.A.R.
1901 Margaret Mead, born in Philadelphia, anthropologist, Coming of Age in Samoa
1901 Jack Whiting, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, actor/singer, Marge and Gower Champion Show
1901 Jeanette MacDonald, born in Philadelphia, actress and singer, When I'm Calling You
1901 In their long-delayed AL home opener, Boston defeats Philadelphia 12-4
1900 Emerson Treacy, Philadelphia, actor, California Straight Ahead
1899 Eugene Ormandy, [Blau], Budapest Hungary, conductor, Philadelphia Orch
1899 George Cukor, producer/director, Adam's Rib, Philadelphia Story
1898 Morris Stoloff, Philadelphia, violinist, Picnic, Pal Joey
1898 Paul Robeson, born in Philadelphia, singer, Old Man River
1897 Vivienne Segal, Philadelphia, Broadway actress, Pal Joey
1896 Phil Baker, Philadelphia, comedian, Who's Whose
1896 Philip Barry, U.S., dramatist, Philadelphia Story
1895 Lew Lehr, Philadelphia, comedian, Stop Me if I heard this One
1894 Henry Daniell, born in London, actor, Camille, Philadelphia Story, Body Snatchers
1893 Fabien Sevitzky, Vishny Volotchok Russia, conductor, Philadelphia Orch
1893 Charlotte Greenwood, born in Philadelphia, actress, Oklahoma, Moon over Miami |
