1996 Death Michael Bentine, British author/comedian (Reluctant Jester), dies at 74 1954 Event William Heatherton's "Reluctant Debutante," premieres in London 1936 Birthday Richard Bach, born in Oak Park, Illinois, writer, author, best-sellers include, 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull', 'Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah', genres include aviation, fantasy, philosophy 1922 Birthday Michael Bentine, England, author/comedian, Reluctant Jester
