2007 Death Joel Siegel, died in New York, of color cancer complications, at 63 1996 Death Jerry Siegel, comic book writer (Superman), dies at 81 1991 Death Don[ald] Siegel, U.S. director (Coogan's Bluff/Dirty Harry), dies at 78 1982 Death Sol C Siegel, U.S. film producer (High Society), dies at 79 1979 Birthday Brandi Siegel, born in Miami, Florida, rhythmic gymnast 1996 Olympics 1953 Birthday Wayne Siegel, born in Los Angeles, California, composer, influenced by minimalist Steve Reich, music commissioned by Kronos Quartet, Harry Sparnaay, Safri Duo 1952 Birthday Kristoffer Tabori, Siegel, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Rappaccini's Daughter 1952 Birthday Janis Siegel, born in New York City, jazz singer, Manhattan Transfer-Tuxedo Junction 1947 Death Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, gangster, shot dead in Beverly Hills Cal 1943 Birthday Joel Siegel, born in Los Angeles, California, American film critic, television journalist 1942 Birthday Jeffrey Siegel, born in Chicago, Illinois, pianist, Chicago Symph 1940 Death Whitney Krakower, U.S. gangster, murderrd by "Bugsy" Siegel 1939 Birthday Jay Siegel, Brooklyn, rock bassist, Tokens-Lion Sleeps Tonight 1914 Birthday Jerry Siegel, comic book writer, Superman 1912 Birthday Don[ald] Siegel, born in Chicago, Illinois, director, Escape from Alcatraz, Shootist 1909 Event Reuben Siegel laid cornerstone of 1st home in Tel-Aviv 1906 Birthday Bugsy Siegel, gangster created casinos in Las Vegas 1903 Birthday Sol C Siegel, U.S., producer, High Society, Gentlemen prefer blondes