1996 Death David Schultz, wrestler, Gold Medal 1984 Olympics, killed by John Du Pont 1938 Event Du Pont named its new synthetic fiber "nylon" 1938 Event Du Pont begins commercial production of nylon toothbrush bristles 1935 Birthday Pierre S Du Pont IV, gov-Del 1935 Birthday Pete du Pont, American Politician 1861 Event Federal marshals seize arms and gunpower at Du Pont works DE 1771 Birthday E I Du Pont, France, chemist/scientist, Du Pont
