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2003 Sloan Wilson, American Novelist

2001 Justin Wilson, Cajun cook/storyteller, dies at 87

2000 Malcolm Wilson, American Politician

2000 Robert Rathburn Wilson, nuclear physicist, a leader of the Manhattan Project, dies at 82

1998 Flip Wilson, comic, The Flip Wilson Show, dies at 64

1998 Carl Dean Wilson, musician, dies at 51

1998 Carl Wilson, rock vocalist (Beach Boy), dies of lung cancer at 51

1998 Carl Wilson, rock 'n' roller, Beach Boys, dies at 51

1997 Dan Wilson hits Seattle Mariners 3,000th HR

1997 Dennis Main Wilson, TV and radio producer, dies at 72

1996 Duncan Stuart Wilson Fighter pilot-MacDonald, dies at 83

1995 K B Wilson, methodist principal (Westminster College), dies at 50

1995 Harold Wilson, British Prime Minister (1964-70, 74-76), dies of cancer at 79

1995 Delroy George Wilson, singer, dies at 46

1995 Beachboy Brian Wilson wed Melinda Ledbetter

1995 Barrie Wilson, academic, dies at 59

1994 Cliff Wilson, snooker player, dies at 60

1994 Wilson Charles Geoffery Baldwin, hero, dies at 75

1993 Lanford Wilson's "Redwood Curtain," premieres in New York City

1992 Blue Jay Nigel Wilson is 1st pick of Marlins in expansion draft

1992 Harold Wilson's academy award is auctioned for $60,500

1992 Wilson Phillips release their 2nd album "Shadows and Light"

1992 Frank Wilson, actor (Beware, Sunday Sinners, Club), dies at 37

1991 Richard Wilson, producer/writer/actor (Pay or Die), dies at 75

1991 Wilson Alvarez hurls a no-hitter in his 1st big league start

1991 Stuart Wilson, actor (Lethal Weapon 3), dies at 87

1991 Theodore Wilson, dies at 47

1991 Angus Wilson, [Johnstone-W], British writer (Wrong Set), dies

1990 Josephine Wilson, actress (We Dive at Dawn), dies at 86

1990 Bridgette LeAnn Wilson, 17, of Oregon, 8th crowned Miss Teen USA

1989 Trey Wilson, actor (Bull Durham, Twins, Raising Arizona), dies

1988 Lois Wilson, actress (Crash, Deluge, Bright Eyes), dies

1988 August Wilson's "Piano Lesson," premieres in Boston

1987 Lanford Wilson's "Burn This," premieres in New York City

1987 Mara Wilson, actress, Mrs Doubtfire

1987 August Wilson's "Fences" wins 1987 Pulitzer Prize for drama

1987 Pulitzer prize awarded to August Wilson for "Fences"

1987 August Wilson's "Fences," premieres in New York City

1987 Earl Wilson, Bdwy columnist (Midnight Earl), dies in Yonkers at 79

1986 Theodore "Teddy" Wilson, U.S. jazz pianist/arranger, dies at 73

1985 Ricky Wilson, rock guitarist (B-52's), dies of AIDS at 32

1985 Blackhawk Doug Wilson failed on 12th penalty shot against Islanders

1984 August Wilson's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," premieres in New York City

1984 Lanford Wilson's "Balm in Gilead," premieres in New York City

1984 Jackie Wilson, U.S. singer (I Get the Sweetest Feeling), dies at 49

1984 Wilson Goode, sworn-in as Phila's 1st black mayor

1983 Dennis Wilson, drummer/singer (Beach Boys), drowns at 39

1983 W Wilson Goode (D) elected 1st black mayor of Philadelphia

1983 Lois Wilson, actress (Alice-Aldrich Family), dies at 88

1982 Andy Taylor of rock group Duran Duran weds Tracie Wilson

1982 Colin Wilson rides a surfboard 294 miles

1982 Don Wilson, TV announcer (Jack Benny Show), dies at 81

1981 Rebecca Wilson, born in Queensland, Australia, gymnast 1996 Olympics

1980 Royals Willie Wilson steals AL-record 28 consecutive base

1980 Ethel Wilson, actress (Aunt Harriet-Aldrich Family), dies at 88

1979 KC's Willie Wilson hits 5th inside-the-park HR (most since 1925)

1979 Willie Mays, Warren Giles, and Hack Wilson inducted in Hall of Fame

1979 Warren Giles and Hack Wilson selected to baseball Hall of Fame

1977 NCAA passing record set at 571 yards (Marc Wilson, Brigham Young)

1977 Anna Louise Wilson, Dunedin, NZ, 100m breast stroke 1996 Olympics

1976 Staci Wilson, born in Livingston, New Jersey, soccer defender 1996 Olympics

1976 After 12 years, Brian Wilson performs with the Beach Boys

1976 Harold Wilson resigns as James Callaghan becomes PM of England

1976 British premier Harold Wilson resigns

1975 Torrie Wilson, American Celebrity

1975 Landon Wilson, St. Louis, NHL right wing for the Colorado Avalanche

1975 Mike Wilson, Brampton, NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres

1975 Don Wilson, pitcher (Astro), dies at 29 of carbon monoxide poisoning

1974 Brigette Wilson, actress, Mortal Kombat, Billy Madison, Save by Bell

1974 Blaine Wilson, born in Columbus, Ohio, gymnast, Olympics-5th-96

1974 "Flip Wilson Show," last airs on NBC-TV

1974 Harold Wilson replaces resigning Ed Heath as British premier

1974 E Wilson Jr's musical "Let My People Come," premieres in New York City

1973 Wilson Cruz, actor, My So Called Life, Ally McBeal

1973 Reinard Wilson, linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals

1973 Bridgette LeAnn Wilson, Gold Beach Oregon, Miss Teen USA 1990

1973 Bridgette Wilson, American Actress

1973 Gretchen Wilson, American Musician

1973 Jamie Wilson, tackle for the Carolina Panthers

1973 Sir Mawn Wilson, NFL wide reciever, Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32

1973 Murray Wilson, father of beachboys Brian, Carl and Dennis, dies at 55

1973 Shanice, [Wilson], born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, vocalist, Discovery, Loving You

1973 Ira S Bowen, U.S. physicist/astronomer (Mt Wilson/Palomar), dies at 74

1973 Abu Wilson, running back for the Indianapolis Colts

1972 Thomas Wilson Brown, actor, Jason-Knots Landing

1972 Marie Wilson, actress (My Friend Irma), dies at 56

1972 Edmund Wilson, U.S. writer (To the Finland station), dies at 79

1971 Luke Wilson, American Actor

1971 William Griffith Wilson, American Celebrity

1970 James Wilson, WLAF defensive end for the Rhein Fire

1970 Al Wilson, "Blind Owl", guitarist/vocalist (Canned Heat), dies at 27

1970 Bernard Wilson, NFL defensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals

1970 David Wilson, WLAF safety for the Scottish Claymores

1970 Debra Wilson, American Comedian

1970 NFL selects Wilson as official football and scoreboard as official time

1970 Wilson Alvarez, Maracaibo Venezuela, pitcher, Chicago White Sox

1970 Peta Wilson, Australian Actress

1970 Nigel Wilson, Canadian/US baseball outfielder for the Florida Marlins

1970 James Wilson, WLAF defensive end for the Rhein Fire

1969 Dean Wilson, Kaneohe Hawaii, golfer, 1991 Western Athletic

1969 Wendy Wilson, born in Los Angeles, California, rock vocalist, Wilson Phillips-Hold On

1969 Laura Wilson, Utica, New York, cross country skier 1994 Olympics

1969 Houston Don Wilson 2nd no-hitter beats Cin Reds, 4-0

1969 Dan Wilson, born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, catcher for the Seattle Mariners

1969 Brandon Wilson, U.S. baseball infielder, Chicago White Sox

1969 Robert Wilson, NFL running back for the Miami Dolphins

1968 Peggy Wilson wins LPGA Hollywood Lakes Golf Open

1968 Owen Wilson, American Actor

1968 Harry Robert Wilson, composer, dies at 67

1968 Houston Astro Don Wilson strikes-out 18, beats Reds 6-1

1968 Charles Wilson, NFL wide receiver for the New York Jets

1968 Carnie Wilson, born in Los Angeles, California, rock vocalist, Wilson Phillips-Hold On

1968 Chynna Phillips, born in Los Angeles, California, vocalist, Wilson Philips-Hold On

1967 Woodrow Wilson "Woodie" Guthrie, U.S. folk singer and guitarist, dies at 55

1967 Houston Don Wilson no-hits Atlanta Braves, 2-0

1967 Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys is indicted for draft evasion

1966 Stephanie D Wilson, born in Boston, Massachusetts, astronaut

1966 Joseph Wanag, Wilson, Connecticut, U.S. judoka 1992 Olympics

1965 Brian Wilson, New York City, murderer, FBI Most Wanted List

1965 James Rennie, actor (Wilson, Skylark, Illicit), dies at 75

1965 Robin Wilson, rocker, Gin Blossoms

1965 A Penzias and R Wilson detect 3 degrees K primordial background radiation

1965 Stacy Wilson, ice hockey forward, Canada, 1998 Olympics

1964 Harold Wilson's Labour party wins British election

1964 Karl Wilson, NFL defensive end for the Buffalo Bills

1964 Andrew Wilson, Sydney NSW Australia, canoeist, Olympics-16-92, 96

1964 Ulrich Wilson, soccer player, FC Volendam

1964 Douglas Wilson, American Entertainer

1963 Libby Wilson, Brisbane Qld, golfer, 1988 - Singapore Open

1963 Aiden Wilson Tozer, American Clergyman

1963 Wilson Kettle, Nfld, dies at 102, leaving 582 living descendents

1962 Brad Wilson, born in Pomona, California, Canadian Tour golfer, 1993 9 Pro-Am

1962 Boston Red Sox Earl Wilson no-hits LA Angels, 2-0

1962 Ged Grimes, [Danny Wilson], rocker, Mary's Prayer

1962 Cairine R Wilson, 1st Canadian female senator (appointed), dies at 77

1961 Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, 1st lady (1915-21), dies at 89

1961 Melanie Wilson, actress, Jennifer-Perfect Strangers

1961 Charles Erwin Wilson, American Businessman

1961 Don Wilson, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions

1960 Miranda Wilson, Nebraska, actress, Sandra-Santa Barbara

1960 Heather Wilson, American Politician

1959 John Arthur Wilson, Ceres California, PGA golfer, 1994 Anheuser-Busch-4th

1959 Wade Wilson, NFL quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys

1958 Sheree J Wilson, Rochester, Minnesota, actress, Our Family Honor, Dallas

1958 Ann Wilson, Brisbane Qld, golfer, 1985 R/U NSW Open

1958 Rita Wilson, American Actress

1957 Mari Wilson, British singer

1957 Jackie Wilson, releases his 1st solo single "Reet Petite"

1957 Astro, [Terrence Wilson], England, rock vocalist, UB40-Red Red Wine

1957 Cindy Wilson, Athens Georgia, rock vocalist, B-52's-Love Shack

1957 Craig Wilson, Beeville, Texas, U.S. water polo goalie, Olym-silver-84, 88

1956 Walter S Adams, U.S. astronomer/director of Mount Wilson, dies at 79

1955 Cassandra Wilson, jazz singer

1954 Milwaukee Braves Jim Wilson no-hits Phillies, 2-0

1954 George E. Mahlberg, Astrophysicist, Mt Palomar/Mt Wilson California, 1974-78

1954 Nancy Wilson, rock guitarist, Heart-Never, What about Love

1954 Sandy Wilson's musical "Boyfriend," premieres in London

1953 Ricky Wilson, born in Athens, Georgia, rock guitarist, B-52's-Love Shack

1951 Ransom Wilson, Tuscaloosa Alabama, flutist, Soliste New York

1951 Ann Wilson, born in San Diego, California, rock vocalist, Heart-What About Love

1951 Kim Wilson, rocker, Fabulous Thunderbirds

1949 Joseph C. Wilson, American Public Servant

1948 Delroy George Wilson, singer

1947 John Wilson, rock drummer, Them

1947 Tony Wilson, Trinidad, rock vocalist, Hot Chocolate

1947 Barry Wilson, England, rock drummer, Procol Harum-Whiter Shade of Pale

1947 Jeannie Wilson, born in Memphis, Tennessee, actress, Simon and Simon, Stir Crazy

1946 Carl Dean Wilson, Hawthorne California, rock vocalist, Beach Boys-Barbie

1946 Joyce Vincent Wilson, born in Detroit, Michigan, singer, Tony Orlando and Dawn

1946 Demond Wilson, Valdosta Georgia, actor, Sanford and Son, Baby I'm Back

1946 Jessi B. Wilson, Mississippi, murderer, FBI Most Wanted List

1945 Steve Mancha, [Clyde Wilson], U.S. singer and songwriter, Too Many Cooks

1945 New world air speed record 606 mph (975 kph) set by HJ Wilson of RAF

1945 K B Wilson, methodist Preacher/Principal, Westminster College Oxford

1945 August Wilson, U.S., playwright, Fences, Pulitzer 1987

1944 Dennis Wilson, born in Hawthorne, California, drummer/vocalist, Beach Boys-My Room

1944 Mary Wilson, born in Detroit, Michigan, vocalist, Supremes-Where Did Our Love Go

1943 Theodore Wilson, New York City, actor, That's My Mama, Sanford Arms

1943 Al "Blind Owl" Wilson, rock guitarist and vocalist, Canned Heat

1942 Brian Wilson, born in Inglewood, California, vocalist, Beachboys-In My Room

1941 David Wilson, English contractor/multi-millionaire

1941 Peter Wilson, CEO, Gallaher

1941 Richard Edward Wilson, composer

1941 Wilson Pickett, born in Prattville, Alabama, R&B singer, Funky Broadway

1941 Sandy Wilson

1939 Lynn Wilson, contractor/multi-millionaire

1938 Larry Wilson, NFL back, Cardinals

1937 Olly Wilson, composer

1937 Don Wilson, cricketer, England slow left-armer between 1963-71

1937 Lanford Wilson, U.S. playwright, Hot L Baltimore

1937 Nancy Wilson, Chillicothe Ohio, jazz vocalist, Feel Like Making Love

1937 Don Wilson, rock guitarist, Ventures-Walk Don't Run, Batman Theme

1936 Barry Wilson, deputy chief, British Defense Staff

1935 Barrie Wilson, academic

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

1935 David Wilson, British governor, Hong Kong

1935 Lord Wilson of Tillyorn

1935 Paul Wilson, U.S. R&B-singer, Flamingos-Lovers Never Say Goodbye

1934 Peggy Wilson, golfer

1934 Jackie Wilson, Detroit, singer, Lonely Teardrops, Night

1934 Cliff Wilson, snooker player

1933 Flip Wilson, [Clerow], born in Jersey City, New Jersey, comedian, Flip Wilson Show

1933 Pete Wilson, Sen-R-CA, 1983-88/Gov-R-Ca 1991-

1933 Charles Wilson, Rep-D-TX, 1973-

1933 Ron Wilson, U.S. percussionist, Joy of Cooking

1932 Wilson "Papa" Godett, Curacaos worker's union leader/boxer

1932 Robert Anton Wilson, U.S., sci-fi author, Trick Top Hat

1931 David Wilson, director of British Museum, 1977-92

1931 Colin Wilson, author, Afterlife, Book of Great Mysteries

1931 James Q. Wilson, American Politician

1931 Charles M Wilson, composer

1930 AP votes Joe Cronin unofficial AL MVP and BWA names Hack Wilson NL MVP

1930 Cub's Hack Wilson's 2 home runs give him NL record 56 HRs

1930 Hack Wilson hits his 44th HR, breaks Chuck Klein's NL record

1929 Edward O. Wilson, American Scientist

1929 E. O. Wilson, American Scientist

1928 Gregory Walcott, Wilson, North Carolina, actor, 87th Precinct

1927 Thomas Brendon Wilson, composer

1926 Hack Wilson is 1st to hit a home run off Wrigley Field scoreboard

1925 New York Giant Hack Wilson hits 2 home runs in 3rd inning beating Phillies, 16-7

1925 Elizabeth Wilson, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, actor, Doc, East Side/West Side

1924 Sandy Galbraith Wilson, composer

1924 Thomas Woodrow Wilson, 28th U.S. President (1913-21), dies

1924 Woodrow Wilson, 28th President (1913-21), dies at his home in Washington at 67

1923 Terry Wilson, California, actor, Bill-Wagon Train

1922 James Wilson, composer

1922 Henry H Wilson, Field Marshal, murdered in London

1921 Jack Wilson, cricket slow left-armer, Test for Australia 1956

1921 James Wilson, British Lt-General

1921 Wilson Harris, Guayanese author

1920 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to U.S. president Woodrow Wilson

1920 Sloan Wilson, Norwalk, Conn, novelist (Man in the Gray Flannal

1920 U.S. President Wilson makes Communist Labor Party illegal

1919 Nobel peace prize awarded to U.S. president Wilson

1919 Volstead Act passed by Congress, start prohibition over Wilson's veto

1919 President Wilson's veto of Prohibition Enforcement Bill is overridden

1919 President Woodrow Wilson has a stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed

1919 U.S. President Wilson hit by a heart attack

1919 President Woodrow Wilson is paralyzed by a stroke

1919 President Wilson personally delivers Treaty of Versailles to Senate

1919 President Wilson returns to New York City from Versailles Peace Conference

1919 Wilson Charles Geoffery Baldwin, hero

1918 Wilson, becomes 1st to make a foreign visit as president (France)

1918 President Wilson sails for Versailles Peace Conference in France, 1st chief executive to travel outside U.S. while in office

1918 Gerald Wilson, Shelby Mississippi, orch leader, Redd Foxx

1918 President Wilson authorizes U.S. Army's Distinguished Service Medal

1918 Wilson Ferreira Aldunate, Uruguayan politician/human rights worker

1918 President Wilson outlines his 14 points for peace after WW I

1917 257cm-mirror for Mount Wilson Observatory mounted

1917 President Wilson asks Congress to declare war against Germany

1917 Congress overrides Wilson's veto, curtailing Asian immigration

1916 Woodrow Wilson (D) re-elected president

1916 Marie Wilson, Anaheim California, actress, My Friend Irma

1916 U.S. president Wilson signs Harrison Drug Act

1916 George Wyle, born in New York City, orch leader, Jerry Lewis Show, Flip Wilson Show

1916 [James] Harold Wilson, L, British Prime Minister, 1964-70, 1974-76

1916 Harold Wilson, English Statesman

1916 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice, Louis Brandeis, appointed by Wilson

1915 President Wilson, widowed the year before, marries Edith Bolling Galt

1915 President Woodrow Wilson marries Edith Galt

1915 Woodrow Wilson becomes 1st President to attend a World Series game

1915 US President Wilson refuses to prohibit immigration of illiterates

1914 [Arthur] Wilson "Bob" Tucker, U.S., sci-fi author, Time Masters

1914 President Wilson issues "Proclamation of Neutrality"

1914 British field marshal John French and Gen Wilson land in France

1914 Ellen Wilson, 1st lady (1913-14), dies at 54

1914 Joseph Wilson Swan, physicist/chemist, dies

1914 President Wilson proclaims Mother's Day

1914 Woodrow Wilson's daughter Eleanor marries in White House

1914 Justin Wilson, cajun chef, Wise Potato Chips

1914 Malcolm Wilson, American Politician

1913 President Woodrow Wilson signs Federal Reserve Act into law

1913 Woodrow Wilson's daughter Jessie marries in White House

1913 President Wilson says U.S. will never attack another country

1913 Freddy Wilson of Regina Roughriders kicks 10 singles in a game

1913 Angus Wilson, born in England, writer, Mulberry Bush-1955

1913 President Woodrow Wilson throws out 1st ball, Senators beat Yankees 2-1

1913 1st presidential press conference (Woodrow Wilson)

1913 Woodrow Wilson inaugurated as 28th president

1912 Theodore "Teddy" Wilson, U.S. jazz pianist/arranger

1912 Woodrow Wilson (D) defeats Theodore Roosevelt (Prog) and President Taft (R)

1912 Pirates Owen "Chief" Wilson hits record 36th triple of season

1912 Eric Wilson, VC/British Lt Col

1911 Generals Henry Wilson/Auguste Dubail sign plan for British Expeditionary army in case of war with Germany

1908 B Tarkington and HL Wilson's "Man from Home," premieres in New York City

1907 Earl Wilson, Rockford, Ohio, columnist, Midnight Earl

1901 Harry Robert Wilson, composer

1899 Domingo Santa Cruz Wilson, composer

1898 Ira S Bowen, U.S. physicist/astronomer, Mt Wilson/Palomar

1897 Aiden Wilson Tozer, American Clergyman

1895 Edmund Wilson, American critic/writer, Patriotic Gore

1895 William Griffith Wilson, American Celebrity

1894 Lois Wilson, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, actress, Alice-Aldrich Family

1894 Dooley Wilson, born in Tyler, Texas, actor, Bill-Beulah, Casablanca

1893 Allan Wilson, British/Rhodesian major, dies in battle

1890 Charles Wilson, President of General Motors, 1940-53, /Sec of Def, 1953-57

1890 Charles Erwin Wilson, American Businessman

1885 Cairine Ray Wilson, Montreal, 1st female Canadian senator, appointed

1883 Jo Davidson, U.S., sculptor, Woodrow Wilson, Walt Whitman

1876 Walter S Adams, U.S. astronomer/director of Mount Wilson, 1923-46

1869 Charles Wilson, English physicist, Wilson cloud chamber-Nobel

1868 Halsey William Wilson, U.S., publisher of reference books

1865 Raid at Wilson's: Chickaswas, Alabama to Macon, Georgia

1865 Battle of Wilson's raid to Selma, Alabama

1864 Battle of Ream's Station, Virginia, Wilson's Raid

1863 Claudius Charles Wilson, Confederate brig-gen, dies in battle at 32

1861 Battle of Wilson's Creek, MI (Springfield)

1861 Battle of Wilson's Creek MO (Springfield, Oak Hills)-Gen Lyon killed

1860 James Wilson, politician

1860 Ellen Louise Axson Wilson, 1st wife of Woodrow Wilson

1857 John Wilson Croker, politician

1856 [Thomas] Woodrow Wilson, Staunton, Virginia, 28 pres-D-1912-21, Nobel 1919

1856 Woodrow Wilson, American President

1854 Allen Wilson of Connecticut patents sewing machine to sew curving seams

1854 John Wilson, Scottish Writer

1838 Basil Wilson Duke, Brig General Confederate Army, died in 1916

1837 James Harrison Wilson, Major General Union volunteers, died in 1925

1831 Claudius Charles Wilson, Brig General Confederate Army, died in 1863

1817 John Wilson Sprague, Bvt Mjr General Union volunteers, died in 1893

1812 Henry Wilson, R, 18th VP, 1873-75

1798 James Wilson, Scot/US judge/signer (Decl of Ind), dies at 55

1798 James Wilson, American Politician

1785 John Wilson, Scottish Writer

1766 Samuel Wilson, American Public Servant

1751 John Wilson, botanist, dies

1742 James Wilson, Scot/US judge/signer, Declaration of Independence

1714 Richard Wilson, Welsh landscape painter

1674 John Wilson, composer, dies at 78

1595 John Wilson, composer



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