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2005 John G. Roberts is confirmed as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

2005 John G. Roberts is nominated for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

2005 John G. Roberts, Jr. is nominated to the United States Supreme Court

2004 Graham Roberts, English Actor

2001 73rd Academy Awards-Oscar Ceremony, Steve Martin hosts, Gladiator wins Best Picture, Russell Crowe and Julia Roberts win lead acting awards

2000 Keith Roberts, writer, Pavane, dies at 65

1997 Loren Roberts wins CVS Charity Golf Classic with a 266

1996 Michael Roberts, historian, dies at 88

1996 Bryan Clieve Roberts, lawyer/civil servant, dies at 83

1995 Lynette Roberts, poet, dies at 86

1995 Expos pitcher Pedro Martinez perfect game is broken up in 10th inning as San Diego's Bip Roberts leads off with a double, Mont wins 1-0

1995 Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovette split-up

1994 Geoffery Michael Roberts, vintner, dies at 46

1993 Actress Julia Roberts and country singer Lyle Lovett wed

1992 Meade Roberts, screenwriter, dies of congestive heart failure at 61

1991 17th People's Choice Awards: Julia Roberts, Bill Cosby, Pretty Woman

1988 Wrestler Jake Roberts convicted of battery

1985 Patricia Roberts Harris, (Rep-D), dies at 60

1980 Rachael Roberts, actress (This Sporting Life), dies at age 53

1980 R Hadlee scores Test Cricket century vs. Roberts, Garner, Holding, Croft

1979 Luann Roberts, Miss Alabama Teen USA 1996

1978 Wendy Christina Roberts, Miss South Carolina Teen USA, 1996

1977 Brent Roberts, Leesville, Louisiana, diver 1996 Olympics

1977 Tiffany Roberts, Petaluma, California, soccer midfielder 1996 Olympics

1976 Sue Roberts wins LPGA American Defender Golf Classic

1975 Roy Roberts, actor (Petticoat Junction, Lucy Show), dies at 75

1975 Sue Roberts wins LPGA Bing Crosby International Golf Classic

1975 Jennifer Michelle Roberts, Greensboro, North Carolina, Miss America-North Carolina 1997

1974 Layla Harvest Roberts, Kealakekua HI, playmate, Oct, 1997

1974 Jane Blalock/Sue Roberts wins LPGA Southgate Ladies Golf Open

1974 Sue Roberts wins LPGA Niagara Frontier Golf Classic

1972 Kevin Roberts, cricketer, NSW middle-order batsman since 1994-95

1972 Jo Roberts, WLAF quarterback, Barcelona Dragons

1972 Padres draft Dave Roberts #1, Indians draft Rick Manning #2

1972 Oral Roberts' Eddie Woods grabs 30 rebounds for 2nd consecutive game

1971 Nancy Anne Roberts, Miss Vermont USA 1996

1970 David Roberts, Alameda, California, U.S. hockey forward 1994 Olympics

1970 Stanley Roberts, NBA center, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves

1969 Ray Roberts, tackle, Detroit Lions

1969 Tim Roberts, NFL defensive end for the New England Patriots

1968 Sara Jane Roberts, child actress (Our Gang), dies after surgery at 44

1968 Craig Roberts, born in Everett, Washington, Canadian 68 kg freestyle wrestler 1996 Olympics

1968 Luckey Roberts, composer, dies at 80

1967 Jed Roberts, CFL defensive tackle for the Edmonton Eskimos

1967 Julia Roberts, born in Smyrna, Georgia, actress, Mystic Pizza, Pretty Woman

1966 Gary Roberts, North York, NHL left wing for the Calgary Flames

1964 Gilroy Roberts becomes 1st U.S. chief engraver to retire (than die)

1964 Glenn "Fireball" Roberts, biggest NASCAR money winner, dies in crash

1963 Alison Roberts, fashion designer

1962 William Roberts, NFL guard, New York Jets, New England Patriots

1962 Philadelphia retires pitcher Robin Roberts' # 36

1960 Fred Roberts, NBA forward, Los Angeles Lakers

1959 Brian Roberts, American Businessman

1958 Giancarlo Esposito, actor, Bob Roberts, School Daze, King of New York

1956 Phillies Robin Roberts gives up a major league record 46th HR

1956 Eric Roberts, born in Mississippi, actor, Pope of Greenwich Village, King of Gypsies

1955 Tanya Roberts, [Leigh], born in Bronx, New York, actress, Charlie's Angels, Sheena

1955 Loren Lloyd Roberts, born in San Luis Obispo, California, PGA golfer, Nestle-1994, 95

1955 Jake Roberts, American Celebrity

1954 Gary Roberts, rocker, Boomtown Rats

1954 Michael Roberts, jockey

1954 Robin Roberts gives up a HR then retires next 27 men in a row

1953 Phillies Robin Roberts ends streak of 28 consecutive complete games

1951 Future British Prime Minister Margaret Roberts Thatcher marries Denis Thatcher

1951 Andy Roberts, cricketer, brilliant WI quickie with 202 wickets 74-84

1950 Gene Roberts sets NFL New York Giant rushing record (218 yds) vs Chic Cards

1950 Nora Roberts, American Author

1949 Rick Roberts, rocker, Firefall

1948 Sue Roberts, LPGA golfer

1948 Phillies pitching great Robin Roberts debut, loses 2-0 to Pirates

1948 2nd Tony Awards: Mister Roberts win

1947 Geoffery Michael Roberts, vintner

1947 Morganna Roberts, born in Louisville, Kentucky, Baseball's kissing bandit

1947 Andy Roberts, cricketer, NZ batsman 1976

1945 Colonel Roberts, commandant 22nd regiment marines, dies in battle

1943 Cokie Roberts, newscaster, ABC-TV

1940 Steve Harmon, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Ens Pulver-Mr Roberts

1940 Gareth Roberts, chancellor, Sheffield University

1939 Tony Roberts, New York City, actor, Annie Hall, Edge of Night, Lucie Arnaz Show

1936 Pat Roberts, Rep-R-KS, 1981-

1935 Keith J Roberts, England, writer, Irish Encounter, Ladies from Hell

1931 Marylyn Roberts, librarian/founding member, WIC

1930 Doris Roberts, born in St. Louis, Missouri, actress, Angie, Maggie, Emmy 1983

1929 Betsy Palmer, E Chicago, Indiana, actress, Mr Roberts, Friday the 13th

1929 Graham Roberts, English Actor

1928 Theodore Roberts, actor (Roaring Road, 10 Commandments), dies at 77

1928 Pernell Roberts, Waycross, Georgia, actor, Adam-Bonanza, Trapper John MD

1927 Rachel Roberts, born in Llanelly, Wales, actress, Foul Play, Doctor's Wife

1926 Robin Roberts, pitcher, Phillies, Won 28 in 1952

1924 John Henry Roberts, composer, dies at 76

1924 Howard Roberts, born in Burlington, New Jersey, choral director, Leslie Uggams Show

1924 Patricia Roberts Harris, 1st U.S. black woman cabinet member

1923 Bryan Clieve Roberts, lawyer/civil servant

1922 Ralph Roberts, Salisbury, North Carolina, actor, Tradition, Gone are the Days

1921 Benjamin Roberts, British industrial relations expert

1918 Oral Roberts, Televangelist; needs $8,000,000, Oral Roberts College

1917 Benjamin Roberts, British industrial relations expert

1917 Davis Roberts, born in Mobile, Alabama, actor, Mr. Johnson-Boone

1915 Stephen Roberts, CEO, British Milk Marketing Board

1914 Frederick Sleigh "Bobs" Roberts, governor of Natal, dies at 82

1914 Ewan Roberts, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, actress, Pvt Benjamin

1909 Albert Roberts, cricketer, NZ pace bowler in 5 Tests 1932-37

1909 Lynette Roberts, poet

1908 Michael Roberts, historian

1908 Edward Roberts, bishop, Ely

1906 Mervyn Roberts, composer

1905 Henry Fonda, Grand Is, Nebraska, actor, Mr Roberts, On Golden Pond

1905 Mollie Parnis, born in New York City, fashion designer, Mollie Roberts Collection

1905 Gilroy Roberts, U.S. chief engraver, 1948-64

1900 Lord Kitchener succeeds lord Roberts up as supreme commander in South Africa

1900 Lord Roberts' army occupies Pretoria

1900 British troops under Lord Roberts occupy Johannesburg

1900 Lord Roberts' army fights the Vaal in South Africa

1900 Lord Roberts' troops occupies Crown city

1900 Roy Roberts, born in Tampa, Florida, actor, Petticoat Junction, Lucy Show

1900 Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener reach Capetown

1899 Fieldmarshal Lord Roberts departs Southampton to South Africa

1899 Southampton: field marshal lord Roberts departures to South Africa

1899 Fieldmarshal Lord Roberts appointed British supreme commander in South Africa

1899 Frederick "Freddy" Roberts, son of British field marshal, dies in battle

1887 Luckey Roberts, composer

1877 John Roberts, composer, dies at 54

1876 Mary Roberts Rinehart, mystery writer, Miss Pinkerton

1861 Theodore Roberts, born in San Francisco, California, actor, Roaring Road, 10 Commandments

1848 John Henry Roberts, composer

1848 Sarah Roberts barred from white school in Boston

1841 William Paul Roberts, Brig General Confederate Army, died in 1910

1832 Frederick Sleigh "Bobs" Roberts, British Governor of Natal, Ireland-Boer war

1822 John Roberts, composer

1810 Benjamin Stone Roberts, Bvt Mjr Gen Union volunteers, died in 1875

1809 Joseph Jenkins Roberts, 1st President of Liberia

1783 Charles and M N Roberts ascend 2,000' in hydrogen balloon



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