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2007 Ian Smith, dies in Capetown, South Africa, at 88

2007 Anna Nicole Smith, dies in Hollywood, Florida, of drug overdose, at 39

2006 Virginia Smith, Representative-R-Nebraska 1975 - 1991,

2004 Jeff Smith, cookbook writer, The Frugal Gourmet, dies at 65

2004 John Maynard Smith, English Scientist

2003 Elliott Smith, singer/songwriter, Miss Misery, dies at 34

2003 "DeVon ""Robot Man"" Smith", world champion hitchhiker, dies at 76

2002 "Darwood ""Ken"" Kaye Smith", actor/minister, Our Gang, dies at 72

2002 Howard K. Smith, TV journalist, dies at 87

2002 Kevin Smith, actor, Xena, dies at 38

1998 Buffalo Bob Smith, TV personality, The Howdy Doody Show, dies at 80

1997 Mavericks' A C Green ties Randy Smith's NBA record of 906 cons games

1997 NC's Dean Smith winningest college basetball coach retires

1997 Mary Louise Smith, first woman to chair the Republican National Committee, dies at 82

1997 James Stewart, actor, It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, dies at 89

1997 Ian Peter Leslie Smith, journalist, dies at 52

1996 William Smith Monroe, bluegrass musician, dies at 84

1996 W Gordon Smith, playwright, dies at 67

1996 New York Yankee John Weteland ties Lee Smith's record of 19 consecutive saves

1996 Howard Frank Trayton Smith, diplomat/head of MI5, dies at 76

1995 George Ivan Smith, diplomat, dies at 80

1995 Shawntel Smith (Okla), 24, crowned 69th Miss America 1996

1995 Cards shortstop Ozzie Smith sets record of 1,554 double plays

1995 J Howard Smith Oil Tycoon, dies

1995 Brian Smith, British sportscaster, dies

1995 Susan Smith found guilty of drowning her 2 children in South Carolina

1995 Margaret Chase Smith, 1st woman Representative and Senator R-Maine, dies at 97

1995 Chelsi Smith, 21, of USA, crowned 44th Miss Universe Shanna Lynn Moakler, (19-NY), replaces Chelsi Smith as Miss USA

1995 Francis Henry Smith, librarian, dies at 85

1995 Chelsi Smith, 21, (Texas), crowned 44th Miss USA

1995 John Smith, CEO (Liverpool FC), dies at 74

1995 Arnold Smith, painter (Vigelius Prize 1935), dies at 89

1994 Dan Smith, harmonica/gospel singer, dies at 83

1994 Fred "Sonic" Smith, guitarist, dies at 46

1994 Susan Smith who claimed her 2 kids were carjacked arrested for murder

1994 Susan Smith claims her 2 kids were carjack (she actually killed them)

1994 Major Bill Smith, record producer, dies at 72

1994 Anna Nicole Smith (26) weds billionaire J. Howard Marshall II (89)

1994 John Smith, British Labour Party chairman (1992-94), dies at 55

1994 Model Anna Nicole Smith hospitalized for drug overdose

1994 Arnold Smith, British 1st Secretary-General of Commonwealth (1965-75), dies at 79

1994 Willie Mae Ford Smith, gospel Singer/Songwriter, dies at 89

1994 Superbowl XXVIII: Dallas Cowboys beat Buffalo Bills, 30-13 in Atlanta Superbowl MVP: Emmitt Smith, Dallas, RB

1994 Hal Smith, actor (Otis Campbell-Andy Griffith Show), dies at 77

1994 Oliver Smith, U.S. set designer (Guys and Dolls-7 Tony Awards), dies at 75

1994 Tonya Harding's bodyguard, Shawn Eric Eckardt and Derrick Brian Smith arrested and charged with conspiracy in attack of skater Nancy Kerrigan

1993 Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Kary Mullis and Michael Smith

1993 St. Louis reliever Lee Smith is fastest to get 40 saves

1993 New York Islander goalie Billy Smith elected to NHL Hall of Fame

1993 Mandy Smith (Bill Wyman's ex-wife) weds Pat van den Hauwe

1993 Alexis Smith, actress (Constant Nymph), dies of cancer at 72

1993 Alexis Smith, dancer/actress (Follies), dies of cancer at 72

1993 Robin Smith scores 167 in England Texaco Trophy loss vs. Australia

1993 119th Preakness: Mike Smith aboard Prairie Bayou wins in 1:56.6

1993 Arthur P Smith, U.S. founder of Miami Planetarium, dies at 76

1993 Ralph Smith Fults, U.S. gangster (Bonnie and Clyde gang), dies at 82

1993 New York Islanders retire Billy Smith's number 31

1992 Ozzie Smith breaks Roy McMillan's NL mark by taking part in his 1,305th career double play

1992 Ozzie Smith steals his 500th base

1992 Larry Smith, named 9th Commissioner of the CFL

1991 Ray Smith, British actor (And Then You Die), dies at 55

1991 John Smith, amateur wrestler, wins James E Sullivan Award

1991 Dean Smith of North Carolina is 6th to win 700 career coaching basketball games

1990 William French Smith, attorney general (1980), dies at 73 of cancer

1990 Cyrus Rowlett Smith, American Businessman

1990 Ian Smith 173* New Zealand vs. India, 136 balls, world record for no 9 bat

1989 Smith Dairy at Orrville Ohio, makes largest milk shake (1,575.2 gal)

1989 Winds gust to 85 MPH at Fort Smith Arkansas

1989 Billy Smith, last original New York Islander, retires

1989 Rolling Stones Bill Wyman marries Mandy Smith

1988 Tucker Smith, singer/dancer (Cool-West Side Story), dies

1987 Mike Tyson beats Bonecrusher Smith in 12 for heavyweight boxing title

1986 James "Bone Crusher" Smith TKO's WBA champ Tim Witherspoon in MSG

1986 Cathy Evelyn Smith sentenced to 3 years for death of John Belushi

1986 NASA releases transcript from doomed Challenger, pilot Michael Smith could be heard saying, "Uh-oh!" as spacecraft disintegrated

1986 Kate Smith, singer (God Bless America), dies in Raleigh North Carolina at 78

1986 Michael J Smith, Beaufort NC, Commander USN, astr, dies in Challenger

1985 Samantha Smith, actress (Elizabeth-Lime Street), dies in plane at 13

1985 Kent Smith, actor (Peyton Place, Invaders), dies at 78

1985 89th Boston Marathon won by Geoff Smith of Great Britain in 2:14:05

1985 Jack Miller, orchestra leader (Kate Smith Evening Hour), dies at 89

1984 Larry Holmes TKOs Bonecrusher Smith in 12 for heavyweight boxing title

1984 88th Boston Marathon won by Geoff Smith of Great Britain in 2:10:34

1984 Taran Noah Smith, born in San Francisco, California, actor, Mark Taylor-Home Improvement

1984 Winston Smith in Orwell's "1984" begins his secret diary

1983 Dick Smith makes 1st solo helicopter flight around the world

1983 11 year old Samantha Smith of Manchester, Maine, leaves for U.S.S.R.

1983 Calvin Smith of U.S. becomes fastest man alive (9.93 for 100m)

1983 Cards outfielder Lonnie Smith checks into a drug rehab

1983 Yuri Andropov invites U.S. schoolgirl Samantha Smith to U.S.S.R.

1983 Kim Smith, American Actress

1982 Ozzie Smith for Garry Templeton trade finally goes through

1982 Red Smith, sportscaster (Pulitzer, Fight Talk), dies at 76

1981 Loring Smith, actor (Hartmans), dies at 86

1981 Kimberley Ann Smith, of NC, 17, crowned America's Junior Miss

1981 40th Islander shut-out opponent-3-0 vs Red Wings-Billy Smith 15th

1981 Roger Smith becomes CEO of General Motors

1980 Astros owner John McMullen replaces General Manager Tal Smith with Al Rosen

1980 Jerry Mumphrey joins Ozzie Smith, and Gene Richards to steal 50 bases this year for Padres

1980 Charles McGraw, actor (Michael-Falcon, Smith Family), dies at 66

1980 Jenny Smith, born in Western Australia, gymnast 1996 Olympics

1980 Patti Smith and MC5 guitarist Fred Sonic Smith wed in Detroit

1979 Cleveland Cavaliers retire jersey # 7, Bingo Smith

1979 Charlie Smith, oldest American (137 year), dies

1979 E J "Tiger" Smith, England cricket wicket-keeper 1911 - 1914, dies

1979 C I J Smith, cricket all-rounder (5 Tests for England 1935-37), dies

1979 Karen Smith, Australian field hockey midfielder/halfback 1996 Olympics

1979 Chris H E Smith, Daddy Mack, Atlanta, rapper, Kris Kross-Warm it Up

1978 Jacqueline Smith of Great Britain scores 10 straight dead center strikes on a 4" disk in World Parachute Championships in Yugoslavia

1978 Queenie Smith, actress/dancer (Funny Side), dies at 79

1978 Enoch Light, orchestra leader (Gulf Road Show with Bob Smith), dies at 70

1977 Islander Billy Smith's 10th shut-out opponent-Black Hawks 4-0

1977 Jennifer Smith, Miss Maryland Teen USA 1996

1977 Dusty Baker 30th home run joins teammates Steve Garvey (33), Reggie Smith (32), and Ron Cey (30) in make Dodgers 1st team to boast 4 30-home run hitters

1977 Ian Smith, espousing racial segregation, wins Rhodesian general election with 80% of overwhelmingly white electorate's vote

1976 20th Islander shut-out opponent-Billy Smith 3-0 vs Bruins

1976 Linette Smith, Miss Universe-British Virgin Islands 1996

1976 "Bigfoot" by Bro Smith hits #57

1976 St. Louis Cardinal Reggie Smith hits 3 home run

1976 Gerald Smith, antisemite / catholic, National Christian Crusade, dies at 78

1976 H Allen Smith, TV host (Armchair Detective), dies at 69

1976 Chris Kenner, rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, recording artist, 1961 hit I Like It Like That was on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, song Land of a Thousand Dances was recorded by Patti Smith, and others, dies

1975 1st time New York Islanders shut-out New York Rangers, 3-0-Billy Smith's 5th

1975 1st night match at U.S. Tennis Open (Parun defeats Smith)

1975 Charles C Smith, NBA guard for the Miami Heat

1975 Joe Smith, NBA forward, Golden State Warriors

1975 Asa Smith Bushnell, Jr., Secretary of U.S. Olympics 1945 - 1965, dies at 75

1975 Derek Smith, linebacker for the Washington Redskins

1974 Autumn Smith, Miss USA-Alabama, 1997, top 10

1974 1st Islander shut-out opponent-Billy Smith 5-0 vs Caps

1974 Mark Smith, defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals

1974 Ashaundai Smith, CFL receiver for the Hamilton Tiger Cats

1974 Stanley Smith, actor (Honey, King of Jazz, Soup to Nuts), dies at 71

1974 Detron Smith, NFL running back, Denver Broncos Superbowl 32

1973 Mos Def, also known as Dante Terrel Smith, American Musician

1973 1st time since 1885, tennis has 2 top males (S Smith and J Connors)

1973 Brent Smith, tackle for the Miami Dolphins

1973 Matthew Smith, Australian field hockey forward 1996 Olympics

1973 Jason Smith, Calgary, NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils

1973 Fiona Smith, ice hockey defenseman, Canada, 1998 Olympics

1973 Elmore Smith of Lakers blocks 17 shots in a game (NBA record)

1973 Brian Smith, Cedar Rapids Iowa, speed skater 1994 Olympics

1973 Brady Smith, defensive end for the New Orleans Saints

1973 "Smith" closes at Eden Theater New York City after 17 performances

1973 Jeff Smith, NFL/WLAF corner, Scotland Claymores/Kansas City Chiefs

1973 "Smith" opens at Eden Theater New York City for 17 performances

1973 Bobby Riggs beat Margaret Smith Court in Mother's Day match in California

1973 Robyn Smith becomes 1st female jockey to win a major race

1973 Art Smith, actor (Quicksand), dies of heart attack at 73

1973 Willie Smith, NFL linebacker, Detroit Lions

1972 J J Smith, NFL running back for the Kansas City Chiefs

1972 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Pabst Ladies Golf Classic

1972 86th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: S Smith beats I Nastase (46 63 63 46 75)

1972 Joseph F Smith, Jr., leader U.S. mormon chuch, dies at 95

1972 Samantha Smith, born in Houlton, Missouri, actress, Elizabeth-Lime Street

1972 Michael Smith, NBA forward for the Sacramento Kings

1972 Antowain Smith, running back for the Buffalo Bills

1972 Avrom Smith, WLAF RB, London Monarchs

1972 Robert Smith, NFL running back for the Minnesota Vikings

1972 Jermaine Smith, NFL defensive tackle, Green Bay Packers Superbowl 31

1971 Irv Smith, NFL tight end for the New Orleans Saints

1971 Adrion Smith, CFL cornerback for the Toronto Argonauts

1971 Donald Smith, CFL cornerback for the Toronto Argonauts

1971 Jada Pinkett Smith, American Actress

1971 Shawntel Smith, Oklahoma, Miss America 1996

1971 91st U.S. Mens Tennis: Stan Smith beats Jan Kodes (36 63 62 76)

1971 Fernando Smith, NFL defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings

1971 85th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: J Newcombe beats S Smith (63 57 26 64 64)

1971 78th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Evonne Goolagong beats M Smith (64 61)

1971 Grant Smith, Australian field hockey forward 1996 Olympics

1971 Terry Smith, NFL wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts

1971 Stevie Smith, British Poet

1971 Amber Smith, born in Tampa, Florida, actress in Faithful, Funeral, Mirror Has 2 Faces

1971 Herman Smith, NFL/WLAF defensive end, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, London Monarchs

1971 "Alias Smith and Jones" premieres on ABC TV

1971 Karin Smith, Miss Minnesota USA 1996

1971 Stephen Smith, Indianapolis Indiana, high jumper

1971 Eric Smith, NFL/WLAF wide receiver, Chicago Bears, Scotland Claymores

1970 Thomas Smith, NFL cornerback for the Buffalo Bills

1970 Lamar Smith, NFL running back for the Seattle Seahawks

1970 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Women's Golf Charities Open

1970 84th U.S. Womens Tennis: M Smith Court beats Rosemary Casals (62 26 61)

1970 Lester Smith, CFL safety for the Toronto Argonauts

1970 Kevin Smith, director, Chasing Amy, Mallrats, Clerks

1970 Mandy Smith, England, rocker, I Just Can't Wait, wife of Bill Wyman

1970 77th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith beats King (14-12 11-9)

1970 Artie Smith, NFL defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals

1970 Rod Smith, NFL wide reciever, Denver Broncos Superbowl 32

1970 Mark Smith, born in Pasadena, California, outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles

1970 Darrin Smith, NFL linebacker, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles

1970 42nd Academy Awards - "Midnight Cowboy," John Wayne and Maggie Smith win

1970 Kevin Smith, NFL cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys

1970 Rod Smith, NFL cornerback for the Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers

1969 Chuck Smith, NFL defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons

1969 Allison Smith, born in Bronx, New York, actress, Jennie-Cagney and Lacey, Kate and Allie

1969 Christine Smith, Darien Conn, rower 1996 Olympics

1969 U.S. amateur Mens Tennis: Stan Smith beats Bob Lutz (97 63 61)

1969 83rd U.S. Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith Court beats Nancy Richey (62 62)

1969 Gloria O Smith, (NY), crowned 2nd Miss Black America

1969 Ed Smith, WLAF tight end for the Frankfurt Galaxy

1969 Emmitt Smith, running back, Dallas Cowboys, 3-time NFL rushing leader

1969 Chris Smith, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nike golfer, 1993 BC Open-8th

1969 Steve Smith, NBA guard for the Atlanta Hawks

1969 Geoff Smith, born in Edmonton, NHL defenseman for the Florida Panthers

1969 Jimmy Smith, NFL wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars

1969 Rico Smith, NFL wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns

1968 U.S. Olympic Committee suspends Tommie Smith and John Carlos for giving "black power" salute as a protest during victory ceremony

1968 During Olympics Tommie Smith and John Carlos give black power salute

1968 Frankie Smith, NFL cornerback, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers

1968 Sally Smith, Orange NSW, golfer, 1993 T67 Alpine Australia Ladies Masters

1968 Will Smith, actor/rapper, Men In Black, Indepedence Day, Fresh Prince

1968 Red Foley, country singer (Mr Smith Goes to Washington), dies at 58

1968 Tony Smith, NBA guard for the Miami Heat

1968 Cedric Smith, NFL running back, Washington Redskins, Arizona Cardinals

1968 Julie Smith, Glendora, California, softball infielder, 1996 Olympics gold

1968 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA O'Sullivan Golf Open

1968 Don Smith, born in North Tonawanda, New York, rower 1996 Olympics

1968 L L Cool J, James Todd Smith, St. Albans, New York, rapper, Bigger and Deffer

1968 Howard Smith, actor (Harvey Griffin-Hazel), dies at 74

1967 Anna Nicole Smith, born in Texas, model, actress, spokeswoman, sex symbol

1967 Courtney Thorne Smith, American Actress

1967 World Series record 3 consecutive home runs (Carl Yastremski, Reggie Smith, and Rico Petrocelli) by Red Sox

1967 Michael Smith, born in Kenora, Ontario, decathlete 1996 Olympics

1967 Julie Kristen Smith, Nuhremburg Germany, choreographer, Showgirls

1967 Neil Smith, cricketer, Warwickshire and England A all-rounder

1967 Anthony Smith, NFL defensive end for the Oakland Raiders

1967 Joan Smith, born in Rochester, New York, biathelete 1994 Olympics

1967 Michele Smith, softball pitcher, 1996 Olympics gold

1967 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Babe Didrikson Zaharias Golf Open

1967 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA St. Petersburg Orange Golf Classic

1967 1st NFL-AFL common draft, Baltimore Colts pick Bubba Smith

1967 Irvin Smith, CFL cornerback, for the Montreal Alouettes

1966 A terrible Yankee trade, Roger Maris for Card's Charlie Smith

1966 High schooler Robert Smith kills 7 for fame

1966 Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith breaks diplomatic relations with Britain

1966 Rodney Smith, born in Washington D.C., 149 lbs greco-roman wrestler, 1992, 1996 Olympics

1966 Neil Smith, NFL defensive end, Kansas City Chiefs, Den Broncos Superbowl 32

1966 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Louise Suggs Delray Beach Golf Invitational

1966 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA St. Petersburg Women's Golf Open

1966 Tone-Loc, Anthony Terrell Smith, born in Los Angeles, California, rocker, Let's Do It

1966 Pete Smith, U.S. baseball player, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets

1965 Rhodesia proclaimed independence from Britain by Prime Minister Ian D Smith

1965 Vernice Smith, NFL guard, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams

1965 Otis Smith, NFL cornerback for the New York Jets

1965 Edward E "Doc" Smith, U.S., sci-fi writer (Subspace encounter), dies

1965 E[dward] E[lmer] "Doc" Smith, sci-fi author (Triplanetary), dies at 75

1965 Fresh Prince, Will Smith, rapper, Parents Just Don't Understand

1965 79th U.S. Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith beats Billie Jean King (86 75)

1965 John Smith, born in Del City, Oklahoma, 62kg freestyle wrestler, Gold Medals 1988, 1992 Olympics

1965 Charles Smith, NBA forward for the San Antonio Spurs

1965 72nd Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith beats M Fraiser (64 75)

1965 Vinson Smith, NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears

1965 David Smith, sculptor, dies

1965 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Open

1965 Perry E Smith, U.S. murderer (In Cold Blood), hanged

1965 Kenny Smith, NBA guard for the Houston Rockets

1964 Al Smith, NFL linebacker for the Houston Oilers

1964 Steve Smith, NFL fullback for the Seattle Seahawks

1964 Marilynn Smith wins Albuquerque Professional Amateur Golf Tournament

1964 Yeardley Smith, American Actress

1964 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship

1964 Ian Smith becomes premier of Rhodesia

1964 Ian D. Smith becomes premier of Rhodesia

1964 Ted Collins, pianist (Kate Smith Evening Hour), dies at 63

1964 Margaret Chase Smith, Senator-R-Maine, tries for Republican President bid

1964 Roger Smith, Freeport Bahamas, tennis doubles player

1964 Shepard Smith, American Journalist

1963 Dwight Smith, Tallahassee, Florida, outfielder, Atlanta Braves

1963 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Cavern City Golf Open

1963 Keely Shaye Smith, correspondent, Unsolved Mysteries

1963 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Eugene Ladies' Golf Open

1963 77th U.S. Womens Tennis: Maria Fraser beats Margaret Smith Court (75 64)

1963 70th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: M Smith beats Billie J King (63 64)

1963 Bruce Smith, NFL defensive end for the Buffalo Bills

1963 Wendy Smith, rocker, Prefab Sprout-2 Wheels Good

1963 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Open

1963 Steve Smith, born in Glasgow, Scotland, NHL defenseman, Chicago Blackhawks

1963 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship

1963 Claire Smith, born in Ottawa, Ontario, equestrian 3 day event 1996 Olympics

1963 Cyril Smith, actor (Adv of Sir Lancelot), dies at 70

1963 Lance Smith, NFL guard for the New York Giants

1962 Melanie Smith, Scranton, Pennsylvania, actress, Emily-As the World Turns

1962 76th U.S. Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith Court beats Darlene Hard (97 64)

1962 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Waterloo Golf Open

1962 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Sunshine Golf Open

1962 Mickey Wright/Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Naples Pro-Am Golf Tournament

1961 Otis M Smith appointed to Michigan Supreme Court

1961 Michael-James Wixted, born in Santa Monica, California, actor, Smith Family

1961 Clarke Ashton Smith, sci-fi author (Lost Worlds), dies at 68

1961 Walter Bedell Smith, U.S. general/WW II chief of staff, dies at 75

1961 Curt Smith, born in Bath, England, rock bassist/vocalist, Tears For Fears

1961 Wayne Smith, Albany, Washington, Australasia golfer

1960 Zane Smith, Madison WI, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates

1960 Kasey Smith, Queens, New York, heavy metal artist, Danger Danger-Screw It

1960 Kim Wilde, Smith, England, rock vocalist, You Keep Me Hanging On

1960 Kim Wilde, Kim Smith, Chiswick England, vocalist

1960 Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Waterloo Golf Open

1960 Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Betsy Rawls Peach Blossom Golf Open

1960 Bev Smith, born in Armstrong BC, basketball forward 1996 Olympics

1960 Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Royal Crown Golf Open

1960 Donna Smith, born in Portland Oregon, playmate, March, 1985

1960 34th Australian Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith beats J Lehane (75 62)

1959 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Memphis Golf Open

1959 O'Neil Gordon Collie Smith, WI cricket all-rounder, dies in car crash

1959 Anne Smith, born in Dallas, Texas, tennis star

1959 Paul Smith, rock saxophonist, Haircut 100

1959 Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Betsy Rawls Golf Open

1959 Robert Smith, born in Sussex, rock guitarist and vocalist, Cure-Hell's Kitchen

1959 Hinsdale Smith, developer of roll-down auto windows, dies at 88

1959 Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Havana Golf Tournament

1959 Susan Smith, Beloit WISC, playmate, Sept, 1981

1958 Steven L Smith, Phoenix Arizona, astronaut, STS-68, 82

1958 Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Open

1958 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Jacksonville Golf Open

1958 Jack Smith takes over for Art Baker as TV host of "You Asked for It"

1958 Larry Smith, born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, professional basketball player, coach, played forward/center for Alcorn State University, played for NBA's Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, credited as best rebounder in the 1980's, coached Anaheim Arsenal

1957 Lee Smith, Jamestown, Louisiana, pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds

1957 Michael W. Smith, American Musician

1957 Wiffi Smith wins LPGA United Voluntary Services Golf Open

1957 Christina Smith, born in Miami, Florida, playmate, Mar, 1978

1957 Marilynn Smith/Fay Crocker wins Hot Springs 4-Ball Golf Tournament

1957 Hillary Bailey Smith, born in Boston, Massachusetts, actress, Nora-One Life to Live

1957 [Christopher St. John] "Sinjin" Smith, born in Los Angeles, California, volleyballer 1996 Olympics

1957 Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Dallas Golf Open

1957 Mark E. Smith, English rock vocalist, Fall-Fall in a Hole

1957 Ian Smith, cricket wicket-keeper, New Zealand of the 80's

1957 Adrian Smith, heavy metal guitarist, Iron Maiden-Aces High

1956 Karen Smith, WBL forward, New York Stars

1956 KFSA (now KFSM) TV channel 5 in Ft. Smith, AR (CBS) 1st broadcast

1956 Billy Smith, Reidsville, North Carolina, country singer, Billy and Terry Smith

1956 Rex Smith, born in Jacksonville, Florida, actor, Solid Gold, Pirates of Penzance

1956 Edward Arnold, actor (Mr Smith Goes to Washington), dies at 66

1956 David Smith, cricketer, England lefty batsman in 2 Tests vs. WI 1986

1955 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Mile High Golf Open

1955 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Heart of America Golf Tournament

1955 Mike Smith, born in Britain, British DJ, radio presenter, racing car driver, pilot, businessman, Breakfast Show Presenter of BBC Radio One 1986 - 1988, used on-air nickname 'Smithy'

1955 Collie Smith scores 104 on cricket debut WI vs. Australia, Kingston

1955 1st aviator to bail out at supersonic speed-GF Smith

1955 Scott Smith, rock bassist, Loverboy-Get Lucky

1954 Ozzie Smith, Mobile AL, infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals

1954 Yankees trade Woodling, Byrd, McDonald, Triandos, Miranada and Smith to Orioles for Turley, Larsen and Hunter as part of an 18 player deal

1954 RP Smith/M Shulman's "Tender Trap," premieres in New York City

1954 Steve Smith, born in Los Angeles, California, rock drummer, Journey

1954 Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Fort Wayne Golf Open

1954 Iain Duncan Smith, British Politician

1954 Mary Jane Smith, born in Van Nuys, California, WPVA volleyballer, National-9th-1993

1953 Charles Martin Smith, Van Nuys California, actor, American Graffiti

1953 Martha Smith, born in Cleveland, Ohio, actress, Animal House, playmate, July 1973

1953 Jerome Smith, U.S. guitarist, KC and the Sunshine Band-Boogie Shoes

1953 Chris Smith, born in Rahway, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Jersey 1981 -

1953 General Walter Bedell Smith, USA, ends term as 4th director of CIA Allen W Dulles, becomes acting director of CIA

1952 Mel Smith, author, Morons From Outer Space

1952 Francie Larrieu Smith, U.S., 1.5/3/10K track runner, AAU 1 mile-1979

1952 Gordon Smith, American Politician

1952 Andrew Smith, born in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, Andrew David Smith, politician, Labor Party, Member of Parliament for Oxford East

1951 Harry Smith, Hammond, Indiana, TV co-anchor, CBS Morning Show

1951 Chris Smith, born in Barnet, London, Christopher Robert 'Chris' Smith, Baron Smith of Finsbury, politician, Labor Party, Her Majesty's Most Honorable Privy Council, Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury, Cabinet minister, first openly gay MP member, HIV positive

1950 Billy Smith, Ontario, NHL goaltender for the New York Islanders

1950 Walter Bedell Smith replaces Roscoe H Hillenkoetter as 4th CIA head

1950 Aaron Smith, rocker, Romeo Void

1950 James Smith, U.S., singer, Stylistics-Can't Give you Anything

1950 Marilyn R Smith, microbiologist

1949 David Stanley Smith, composer, dies at 72

1949 Madeleine Smith, Sussex England, actress, Vampire Lovers

1949 Mary Maples Dunn, college president, Smith College

1949 Ronnie Ray Smith, 4 x 100m relay runner, Gold Medal 1968 Olympics

1949 New York Giants sign their 1st black players, Monte Irvin and Ford Smith

1948 C Aubrey Smith, actor (Prisoner of Zenda), dies at 85

1948 Fred "Sonic" Smith, guitarist

1948 Margaret Chase Smith (R-Me) elected senator, 1st woman to serve in both houses of Congress

1948 Charles "Claydes" Smith, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, guitarist, Kool and The Gang

1948 Walter Smith, Scottish Athlete

1947 Lamar Smith, born in San Antonio, Texas, Representative-R-Texas 1987 -

1947 Lamar S. Smith, American Politician

1947 Jaclyn Smith, born in Houston, Texas, actress, Kelly-Charlie's Angel, Nightkill

1946 Patti Smith, born in Chicago, Illinois, rock vocalist, Radio Ethiopia

1946 Patti Smith, singer and songwriter

1946 Stanley R Smith, tennis champ, Wimbledon 1972, U.S. Open-1971

1946 Patty Smith Hill, songwriter (Happy Birthday To You), dies at 78

1946 L. Neil Smith, American Writer

1946 Bobby "Bingo" Smith, NBA star for the Cleveland Cavaliers

1945 David Smith Monson, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Representative-R-Utah 1985 - 1987

1945 Michael J. Smith, born in Beaufort, North Carolina, Commander USN, astronaut, 51L-Challenger disaster

1945 Charles "Bubba" Smith, Texas, NFLer for the Baltimore Colts/actor, Police Academy

1945 Bubba Smith, American Athlete

1944 Alfred Emanuel Smith, American Politician

1944 Robyn Smith Astaire, jockey/wife of Fred Astaire

1944 76th Belmont: G L Smith aboard Bounding Home wins in 2:32.2

1944 Giles Smith, TV journalist

1944 Smith vs. Allwright (excluding Blacks from primary voting) is illegal

1944 Ian Peter Leslie Smith, journalist

1944 Supreme Court (Smith vs. Allwright) "white primaries" unconstitutional

1944 Larry "Legs" Smith, rocker, Bonzo Dog Band-Urban Spaceman

1943 Montgomery discusses Overlord with Eisenhower and Bedell Smith

1943 Mike Smith, born in Edmonston, England, born Michael George Smith, singer, songwriter, keyboardist, music producer, played for The Dave Clark Five

1943 Sammi Smith, born in Orange County, California, born Jewel Faye Smith, musician, songwriter, famous hit 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' written by Kris Kristofferson, part of 1970's 'outlaw country' movement

1942 Bob E Smith, Sacramento California, PGA golfer, 1993 Yanase Cup

1942 Margaret Smith Court, born in Australia, tennis pro, 1970 Grand Slam

1942 Kurtwood Smith, born in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, actor, Rambo III, Robocop

1942 46th Boston Marathon won by Joe Smith of Mass in 2:26:51.2

1941 7th Heisman Trophy Award: Bruce Smith, Minnesota (HB)

1941 Connie Smith, Elkhart, Indiana, singer, Dream Painter, New Horizons

1941 Delia Smith, British Entertainer

1941 Lawrence J. Smith, born in Brooklyn, New York, Representative-D-Florida 1983 - 1993

1941 Robert C. Smith, born in Trenton, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Hampshire, 1985 - 1990, Senator-R-New Hampshire 1990- 2003

1940 Lonnie Liston Smith, U.S. jazz performer, Cosmic Echoes, Magic Lady

1940 72nd Belmont: Fred A Smith aboard Bimelech wins in 2:29.6

1940 66th Preakness: Fred A Smith aboard Bimelech wins in 1:58.6

1939 Kate Smith 1st sings Irving Berlin's "God Bless America"

1939 Jeff Smith, American Entertainer

1939 Wolfman Jack, Bob Smith, born in Brooklyn, New York, DJ, Midnight Special

1938 P J Proby, James Marcus Smith, born in Houston, Texas, rocker

1938 Leonard Frey, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Best of West, Mr. Smith

1938 Jeremy Hardie, CEO, W. H. Smith Group

1938 Roger Hurn, CEO, Smith's Industries

1938 Denny Smith, born in Ontario, Oregon, Representative-R-Oregon 1981 - 1983

1937 Harry Smith, England cricket wicket-keeper (v WI 1928), dies

1937 Bessie Smith, singer, dies of injuries sustained in car crash at 43

1936 Alan Smith, cricket wicket-keeper, England1962-63 Aust-New Zealand tour

1936 Lane Smith, born in Memphis, Tennessee, actor, Perry White-Lois and Clark

1936 Robert "Bobby" Smith, U.S. singer, Spinners

1936 3rd Golf Masters Championship: Horton Smith wins, shooting a 285

1936 Robert Lee Smith, U.S. singer, Tams, You Lied to Your Daddy

1935 Dr. Robert Smith and William Wilson of Akron form Alcoholics Anonymous

1935 Keely Smith, born in Norfolk, Virginia, singer, Mrs. Louie Prima

1934 Maggie Smith, born in Ilford, England, actress, Death on Nile, Clash of Titans

1934 Laurence Luckinbill, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, actor, Delphi Bureau, Ike

1934 Nick Smith, born in Addison, Michigan, Representative-R-Michigan 1993 - 2005

1934 David Smith, cricketer, England opening bowler vs. India 1961-62

1934 [James] Thorne Smith, U.S., sci-fi author (Stray Lamb, Turnabout)

1934 Ben Smith, born in Atlanta, Georgia, PGA golfer, Ralphs Senior Classic-4th

1934 1st Golf Masters Championship: Horton Smith wins, shooting a 284

1934 Huey "Piano" Smith, pianist, Having a Good Time

1933 Stan Smith takes 8-33 for Victoria vs. Tasmania at Hobart

1933 Cammie Smith, WI cricket opening batsman, 1960-62

1933 Mike J K Smith, cricketer, England captain mid-60s

1933 Collie Smith, cricketer, exciting WI all-rounder all too briefly

1933 Geoffrey Maitland Smith, CEO, Sears

1932 Roger Smith, South Gate California, actor, 77 Sunset Strip

1932 Ocie Lee "OC" Smith, U.S. jazz singer, Little Green Apples

1932 O. C. Smith, born in Mansfield, Louisiana, born Ocie Lee Smith, singer, pastor, "Save the Last Dance for Me" hit number one on Rhythm n' Beach Top 40, founded The City of Angels Church

1932 William Smith, born in Columbia, Missouri, actor, Rich Man Poor Man, Hawaii 5-0

1932 Dean Smith, U.S. actor/relay runner 1952 Olympics gold

1931 Gregg Smith, born in Chicago, Illinois, composer, directed The Gregg Smith Singers, a mixed chorus of 16 singers who toured the U.S. 40 times, recorded over 100 albums, received three Grammy Awards

1931 Della Smith, cookbook writer/British broadcaster

1931 Robert Freeman Smith, born in Portland, Oregon, Representative-R-Oregon 1983 - 1995 and 1997 - 1999

1931 Singer Kate Smith begins her long-running radio program on CBS

1931 John Smith, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Cimarron City, Laramie, 7 Angry Men

1930 Charlie Jones, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, sportscaster, Almost Anything Goes

1930 Lois Smith, Topeka, Kansas, actress, Reckless, Reuben Reuben

1930 David Smith, principal/vice chancellor, Edinburgh University

1930 W Hambleden Smith, English newspaper magnate

1930 Patricia Smith, New Haven, Connecticut, actress, Bob Newhart Show

1929 Chris Kenner, born in Kenner, near New Orleans, Louisiana, rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, recording artist, 1961 hit I Like It Like That was on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, song Land of a Thousand Dances was recorded by Patti Smith, and others

1929 Sally L Smith, educator/founder, Lab School of Wash

1929 Marilynn Smith, born in Topeka, Kansas, LPGA golfer, 1972 Pabst Open

1929 Pine-Top Smith, jazz pianist (Boogie Woogie Piano), dies at 24

1929 Marilyn Lloyd, born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Representative-D-Tennessee 1975 - 1995

1928 W Gordon Smith, playwright

1928 Herbert Hoover (R) beats Alfred E. Smith (D) for president

1928 Alfred E. Smith (NY-Gov) nominated for president at Dem Convention

1928 Al "Fuzzy" Smith, baseball player

1928 Elizabeth Joan Smith, Canadian Politician

1927 Rosalynn Smith Carter, Georgia, 1st lady, 1977-1981, Jimmy's lust

1927 Russell Smith, composer

1927 Carl Smith, born in Maynardville, Tennessee, country singer, Grand Ole Opry

1927 Vernon L. Smith, American Economist

1926 William O Smith, composer

1925 James E "Jimmy" Smith, U.S. jazz/organist, Walk on the Wild Side

1925 Leland Smith, composer

1925 Roger Smith, CEO, General Motors

1925 Hale Smith, composer

1925 Ian Smith, cricket leg-spinner, South Africa 1947-58 avg 64.08

1924 Huey "Piano" Smith, rocker, Rockin' Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu

1924 Geoffrey Johnson Smith, actor, Norman Loves Rose, Drinking Games

1923 Donald Smith, cricketer, uneventful England opening batsman 1957

1923 John Smith, English large landowner/financier/MP, C

1923 Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Smith, Texas, journlist/author, WNBC, New York Daily News

1922 Paul Winchell, New York City, ventriloquist, Jerry Mahoney, Knucklehead Smith

1922 Neal Hefti, Hastings, Nebraska, orchestra leader, Kate Smith Show

1922 Brun Smith, cricketer, New Zealand right-handed batsman of late 1940's

1921 Alexis Smith, Penticton BC Canada, actress, Jessica-Dallas, Follies

1921 Janet Blair, born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, actress, Leave it to the Girls, Smith Family

1920 John Smith, CEO, Liverpool FC

1920 1st Grandslam in WS (Smith) and 1st unassisted triple play (Wambsganss)

1920 Indians' Elmer Smith hits baseball's 1st post-season grand slam

1920 Indian's Elmer Smith hits 1st World Series grand slam

1920 Amy Clampitt, born in New Providence, Iowa, poet, author, professor at Amherst College, College of William and Mary, Smith College, received Guggenheim, MacArthur Fellowship

1920 Sugar Ray Robinson, Walter Smith, middle/welterweight boxer, champ

1920 Neal Edward Smith, born in Hedrick, Iowa, Representative-D-Iowa 1959 - 1995

1920 John Maynard Smith, English Scientist

1919 Ross and Smith land in Australia from a flight from London

1919 Ross and Keith Smith start a 1 month flight from London to Australia

1919 Howard Frank Trayton Smith, diplomat/head, MI5

1919 Huston Smith, American Theologian

1919 Ian Smith, born in Zimbabwe, founder, first Prime Minister of Rhodesia

1918 W. Eugene Smith, U.S. photographer, Saipan, Walk to Paradise Garden

1918 W Smith and F Bacons "Lightnin'," premieres in New York City

1917 "Buffalo" Bob Smith, Buffalo, New York, TV host, Howdy Doody

1917 William Smith, British deserter in France, executed at 20

1917 William French Smith, Attorney General, 1981-85

1917 Reginald Smith Brindle, composer

1916 42nd Kentucky Derby: Johnny Loftus aboard George Smith wins in 2:04

1916 Romberg/Hanley/Atteridge/Smith' musical premieres in New York City

1916 1st edition of Joseph Patterson/Sidney Smith strip "Gumps"

1915 Irving Berlin and Harry B Smith's musical premieres in New York City

1915 George Joseph Smith, British Criminal

1915 Ron Smith, union leader, British Postal Workers

1915 George Ivan Smith, diplomat

1915 Sydney, Kern and Smith's musical "Love o' Mike," premieres in New York City

1914 Howard K Smith, Louisiana, TV newsman, ABC, Moderated Kennedy-Nixon debate

1914 Charles McGraw, New York City, actor, Michael-Falcon, Smith Family

1914 Lord Smith, British surgeon

1913 Victor Smith, Admiral, Australian Chiefs of Staff

1913 Horace Smith, cricketer, New Zealand, only Test wkt off his 1st ball, Paynter,

1911 Virginia Smith, born in Randolph, Iowa, Representative-R-Nebraska 1975 - 1991

1911 Harry Simeone, Newark, New Jersey, choral director, Kate Smith Show

1911 Harry James Smith' "Mrs. Bumsted-Leigh," premieres in New York City

1911 Julia Frances Smith, composer

1911 Dan Smith, harmonica/gospel singer

1910 16th U.S. Golf Open: Alex Smith shoots a 298 at Philadelphia Cricket Club PA

1910 Red Foley, born in Blue Lick, Kentucky, country singer, Mr Smith Goes to Washington

1909 Mona Barrie, Smith, born in London, England, actress, Dawn on Great Divide

1909 Francis Henry Smith, librarian

1909 Paul Smith Callaway, composer

1909 Kate Smith, singer, God Bless America, Philadelphia Flyer luck charm

1908 Chicago White Sox Frank Smith 2nd no-hitter, beats Philadelphia 1-0

1908 Jimmy Stewart, Pennsylvania, actor, Mr Smith Goes to Wash, Wonderful Life

1908 Tommy Burns KOs Jewy Smith in 5 for heavyweight boxing title

1907 Enoch Light, Canton Ohio, orchestra leader, Gulf Road Show with Bob Smith

1907 Kent Smith, born in New York City, actor, Peyton Place, Invaders

1906 H Allen Smith, Illinois, humorist/author, Low Man on Totem Pole

1906 Betty Smith, novelist, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

1906 Joseph Smith, leader of the Mormon Church, convicted of polygamy

1906 12th U.S. Golf Open: Alex Smith shoots a 295 at Onwentsia Club Ill

1905 Jean Arthur, New York City, actress, Shane, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1905 Red Smith, Green Bay Wisconsin, sportscaster/columnist, Fight Talk

1905 Chicago White Sox Frank Smith no-hits Detroit Tigers, 15-0

1905 Undine Smith Moore, composer

1905 Hubbell, Shubert and Smith's musical "Fontana," premieres in New York City

1904 Willie Mae "Mother" Smith, gospel singer/evangelist folk artist

1904 Clarence "Pinetop" Smith, jazz pianist/singer, Boogie Woogie Piano

1903 V Herbert and H Smith' musical "Babette," premieres in New York City

1903 Stanley Smith, born in Kansas City, Missouri, actor, Honey, King of Jazz, Soup to Nuts

1902 Steve Smith, singer, Lawrence Welk Show

1902 Stevie Smith, British Poet

1900 Asa Smith Bushnell, Jr., Springfield Ohio, Secretary of U.S. Olympics, 1945 - 1965

1899 5th U.S. Golf Open: Willie Smith shoots a 315 at Baltimore CC MD

1899 Cyrus Rowlett Smith, American Businessman

1899 Chief Dan George, actor, Harry and Tonto, Little Big Man. Smith!

1898 Victor Herbert/Harry Smith' musical premieres in New York City

1898 Queenie Smith, New York City, actress/dancer, Funny Side

1898 Owen Smith of NC, AME Zion minister, named minister to Liberia

1897 Margaret Chase Smith, born in Skowhegan, Maine, Representative-R-Maine 1940 - 1949 and Senator-R-Maine 1949 - 1973

1897 Amanda Berry Smith, famous African

1896 1st X-ray photo in U.S. (Dr. Henry Smith, Davidson NC)

1895 Walter Bedell Smith, U.S. general, WW II, head of CIA, 1950 - 1952

1894 Elizabeth Mae "Bessie" Smith, Empress of Blues, over 200 songs

1894 William Robertson Smith, Scottish Scientist

1893 Howard Smith, Attleboro Massachusetts, actor, Harvey Griffin-Hazel

1893 Clarke Ashton Smith, U.S., sci-fi author, Lost Worlds, Genius Loci

1892 Cyril Smith, born in Peterhead, Scotland, actor, Adv of Sir Lancelot

1892 Thorne Smith, author, Topper, Rain in the Doorway, Stray Lamb

1891 John T. Smith patents corkboard

1890 E[dward] E[lmer] "Doc" Smith, U.S., sci-fi author, Triplanetary

1890 Edward Arnold, New York City, actor, Mr Smith Goes to Washington

1889 Edward Sydney Smith, composer, dies at 49

1888 Florence Smith Price, U.S. composer, Wanamaker Prize 1932

1887 Jake Kilrain and Jem Smith fight 106 round bare knuckle draw

1887 1st salaried fish and game warden (William Alden Smith in Michigan)

1884 Alice Mary Smith, composer, dies at 45

1877 David Stanley Smith, composer

1876 George Smith, English assyriologist (script), dies at 36

1874 Gerrit Smith, American Politician

1873 Alfred E. Smith, American Politician

1872 George Joseph Smith, British Criminal

1870 James W Smith of South Carolina is 1st black to enter West Point

1870 George A. Smith, born in Salt Lake City Utah, 8th President of Mormon church

1868 Patty Smith Hill, author and songwriter, Happy Birthday To You

1867 1st barbed wire patented by Lucien B Smith of Ohio

1867 Alexander Smith, Scottish Poet

1865 Battle of Galveston, Texas, surrender of Edmund Kirby Smith

1864 Battle of Smith's Expedition, Mississippi (Tupelo, Harrisburg)

1864 Friend Smith Rutherford, U.S. Union Brigadier-General, dies in battle at 43?

1863 Preston Smith, U.S. Confederate Brigadier-General, dies in battle at 39

1863 Federal troops reconquer Fort Smith Arkansas

1863 C[harles] Aubrey Smith, born in London, England, actor, Prisoner of Zenda

1863 Daniel Smith Donelson, Confederate gen/cousin of Andrew Jackson, dies at 61

1862 William Duncan Smith, U.S. Confederate Brigadier-General, dies at 36

1862 Confederate troops under Kirby Smith enter Kentucky

1862 Charles Ferguson Smith, U.S. Union General-Major, dies of infection at 55

1861 Arkansas troops seize Ft. Smith

1860 Henry G. W. Smith, leader of British-Indian forces, dies at 73

1860 Albert Richard Smith, author/lecturer, dies

1858 Hamilton Smith patents rotary washing machine

1856 James Kelly and Jack Smith fight bareknuckle for 6h15m in Melbourne

1856 George Adam Smith, Scottish Clergyman

1856 Richard B. Haldane, British viscount/lord-chancellor, Life of A Smith

1856 Tin-type camera patented by Hamilton Smith, Gambier, Ohio

1854 Smith and Wesson patents metal bullet cartridges

1849 James E Smith, became father at 100 with woman 64 years younger

1846 William Robertson Smith, Scottish Scientist

1844 Brigham Young chosen Mormon Church head following Joseph Smith death

1843 Mormon leader Joseph Smith say God OKs polygamy

1840 George Smith, born in London, England, assyriologist, cuneiform, script

1839 Edward Sydney Smith, composer

1839 Alice Mary Smith, composer

1838 Joseph F Smith, 6th President of Mormon church

1838 Thomas Benton Smith, Brigadier General Confederate Army

1836 John Stafford Smith, composer, dies at 86

1832 Joseph Smith, son of founder of Mormonism

1832 Mormon Joseph Smith beaten, tarred and feathered in Ohio

1830 Alexander Smith, Scottish Poet

1830 William Sooy Smith, Brigadier General Union volunteers

1830 Joseph Smith and 5 others organizes Mormon church in Seneca Co, New York

1829 Giles Alexander Smith, Major General Union volunteers

1829 Milo Smith Hascall, Brigadier General Union volunteers

1829 Joseph Smith ordained by John the Baptist according to Joseph Smith

1829 Robert Archibald Smith, composer, dies at 48

1826 Colonies under Jedediah Strong Smith move near Salt Lake Utah

1826 Green Clay Smith, Major General Union volunteers

1825 William Duncan Smith, Brigadier General Confederate Army

1824 Edmund Kirby Smith, Florida, General Confederate Army

1824 William Farrar "Baldy" Smith, Major General Union volunteers

1823 Preston Smith, Brigadier General Confederate Army

1823 Moroni 1st appears to Joseph Smith, according to Smith

1822 Charles Smith Hamilton, Major General Union volunteers

1822 Nathaniel Smith, American Politician

1821 Gustavus Woodson Smith, Secretary War, Confederacy

1820 Gustavus Adolphus Smith, Brigadier General Union volunteers

1820 Thomas Kilby Smith, Major General Union volunteers

1819 Martin Luther Smith, Major General Confederate Army

1818 Daniel Smith, American Politician

1817 Speed Smith Fry, Brigadier General Union volunteers

1816 John Eugene Smith, Major General Union Army

1815 Andrew Jackson Smith, Major General Union volunteers

1814 John Blair Smith Todd, Brigadier General Union volunteers

1812 Elias Smith Dennis, Major General Union volunteers

1809 John Smith Preston, Brigadier General Confederate Army

1808 Caleb Blood Smith, Secretary Int, Union

1807 Charles Ferguson Smith, Major General Union volunteers

1806 Charlotte Turner Smith, English Poet

1806 James Smith, Irish / U.S. attorney and signer Declaration of Independence, dies at 87

1805 Joseph Smith, Jr., Sharon Vt, founder, Mormon Church

1803 Robert Smith Surtees, novelist

1802 Melancthon Smith Wade, Brigadier General Union volunteers

1801 Daniel Smith Donelson, Major General Confederate Army

1799 Jedediah Strong Smith, U.S. fur trader/explorer

1797 Wililam "Extra Billy" Smith, Confederacy Confederate Army

1797 Gerrit Smith, American Politician

1790 Adam Smith, Scottish Economist

1790 Joseph Smith, Rear Admiral Union Navy

1788 Margaret Smith Taylor, 1st lady, 1849-50

1787 Henry G. W. Smith, leader of British-Indian forces

1780 Robert Archibald Smith, composer

1771 Sydney Smith, Woodford Essex, preacher/reformer/author

1769 William Smith, geologist, Strata Identified by Organized Fossils

1764 John Adams marries Abigail Smith, marriage lasts 54 years

1762 Nathaniel Smith, American Politician

1750 John Stafford Smith, composer

1749 Charlotte Smith, English Poet

1748 Daniel Smith, American Politician

1723 Adam Smith, Kirkcaldy Scot, economist, Wealth of Nations, baptized

1702 Thomas Franklin, English smith/uncle of B Franklin, dies

1702 Thomas Franklin, English smith/uncle of B Franklin, dies

1645 William Smith, composer, dies at 42

1608 John Smith elected president of Jamestown colony council, Va

1608 John Smith's story of Jamestown's 1st days submitted for publication

1607 English colonists (John Smith) lands near James River in VA

1603 William Smith, composer


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