1968 Event Chicago recognizes Jean Baptiste Pointe de Sable as its 1st settler 1968 Birthday Benoit Brunet, Pointe Claire, NHL left wing, Montreal Canadiens 1967 Birthday Craig Wolanin, Grosse Pointe, NHL defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche 1964 Birthday Jeremy Piven, born in New York City, actor, Spence-Ellen, Grosse Pointe Blank 1961 Birthday Denis Savard, born in Pointe Gatineau, California, NHL center, Chicago Blackhawks 1953 Birthday Marilyn Jones, born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, actress, Carey-King's Crossing 1950 Birthday Debbie Massey, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, LPGA golfer, 1979 Wheeling Classic 1934 Birthday John A. Ziegler, Jr., Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 4th NHL President, 1977-92 1818 Death Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable, trader, founder of Chicago, dies 1773 Event Jeanne Baptiste Pointe de Sable found settlement now known as Chicago
