1983 Death Paul Fix, actor (Rifleman), dies at 82 of kidney failure 1951 Event Former Cubs 1st baseman and future TV star of Rifleman Chuck Connors is 1st player to oppose the major league draft 1946 Birthday Johnny Crawford, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Mark-The Rifleman 1945 Death Dennis Donnini, British rifleman (Victoria Cross), dies in battle at 19 1921 Birthday Chuck Connors, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Rifleman, Branded, Cowboy in Africa 1912 Birthday Bill Quinn, New York City, actor, Rifleman, Van Ranseleer-All in the Family 1901 Birthday Paul Fix, born in Dobbs Ferry, New York, actor, Rifleman