2004 Death Carl Anderson, actor/singer, ", Jesus Christ, Superstar, ", dies at 58 1993 Death Anthony Bowles, music writer (Jesus Christ Superstar), dies at 61 1989 Event Tennis superstar Bjorn Borg, apparently attempts suicide in Milan 1978 Event "Jesus Christ Superstar" closes at Longacre Theater New York City after 96 performances 1977 Event "Jesus Christ Superstar" opens at Longacre Theater New York City for 96 performances 1973 Event "Jesus Christ Superstar" closes at Mark Hellinger New York City after 711 performances 1971 Event "Jesus Christ Superstar" opens at Mark Hellinger New York City for 711 performances 1971 Event Fenholt and Webber's musical "Jesus Christ Superstar," premieres in New York City 1969 Event John Lennon is offered role of Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar 1938 Birthday Jerry West, born in Cheylan, West Virginia, NBA superstar, Los Angeles Lakers, Gold Medal 1960 Olympics
