1983 Event Weird Al Yankovic gives live performance at Wax Museum in Washington D.C. 1962 Death Marjorie Colton, inventor of wax paper, dies at 64 1953 Birthday Ruby Wax, born in Evanston, Illinois, born Ruby Wachs, comedian, films include, 'Shock Treatment', 'Omen III: The Final Conflict', host of show, 'Don't Miss Wax' 1953 Event "House of Wax," 1st 3-D movie, released (New York City) 1888 Event 1st wax drinking straw patented, by Marvin C Stone in Washington D.C. 1885 Birthday Lionel Atwill, English/U.S. actor, Mystery of the Wax Museum 1850 Death Marie [Gresholtz] Tussaud, maker of wax figures, dies 1761 Birthday Madame [Marie Grosholtz] Tussaud, created wax museum
