1996 Death Vito Scotti, actor (Nude Bomb, Get Shorty, Big Bus), dies at 78 1994 Death Milton M Shorty Rajonsky Rogers, trumpeter, dies at 70 1994 Death Milton "Shorty" Rogers [Rajonsky], U.S. jazz trumpeter, dies at 70 1969 Death Shorty Long, soul singer/pianist (Here Comes the Judge), dies at 29 1961 Birthday James Gandolfini, born in Westwood, New Jersey, actor, famous role of Tony Soprano in HBO series, 'The Sopranos', movies include, 'The Mexican', 'Get Shorty' 1952 Birthday Delroy Lindo, actor, Get Shorty, Ransom 1940 Birthday Shorty Long, soul singer/pianist, Here Comes the Judge 1924 Birthday Shorty Rogers, Milton M. Rajonsky, composer 1904 Event 30th Kentucky Derby: Shorty Prior aboard Elwood wins in 2:08 1884 Birthday Hugh "Shorty" Ray, supervisor of NFL officials, HOF member
