2015 Event Taylor Swift receives eight awards at the Billboard Music Awards; Pharrell Williams, Meghan Trainor, One Direction, and Sam Smith were also multiple winners at the ceremony 2015 Event Beck wins Album of the Year and Sam Smith wins both Song and Record of the Year at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, while 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' wins five awards and 'Boyhood' wins best film at the 68th BAFTA Awards 2007 Death Ian Smith, dies in Capetown, South Africa, at 88 2007 Death Anna Nicole Smith, dies in Hollywood, Florida, of drug overdose, at 39 2006 Death Virginia Smith, Representative-R-Nebraska 1975 - 1991, 2004 Death Jeff Smith, cookbook writer, The Frugal Gourmet, dies at 65 2004 Death John Maynard Smith, English Scientist 2003 Death Elliott Smith, singer/songwriter, Miss Misery, dies at 34 2003 Death "DeVon ""Robot Man"" Smith", world champion hitchhiker, dies at 76 2002 Death "Darwood ""Ken"" Kaye Smith", actor/minister, Our Gang, dies at 72 2002 Death Howard K. Smith, TV journalist, dies at 87 2002 Death Kevin Smith, actor, Xena, dies at 38 1998 Death Buffalo Bob Smith, TV personality, The Howdy Doody Show, dies at 80 1997 Event Mavericks' A C Green ties Randy Smith's NBA record of 906 cons games 1997 Event NC's Dean Smith winningest college basetball coach retires 1997 Death Mary Louise Smith, first woman to chair the Republican National Committee, dies at 82 1997 Death James Stewart, actor, It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, dies at 89 1997 Death Ian Peter Leslie Smith, journalist, dies at 52 1996 Death William Smith Monroe, bluegrass musician, dies at 84 1996 Death W. Gordon Smith, playwright, dies at 67 1996 Event New York Yankee John Weteland ties Lee Smith's record of 19 consecutive saves 1996 Death Howard Frank Trayton Smith, diplomat/head of MI5, dies at 76 1995 Death George Ivan Smith, diplomat, dies at 80 1995 Event Shawntel Smith (Okla), 24, crowned 69th Miss America 1996 1995 Event Cards shortstop Ozzie Smith sets record of 1,554 double plays 1995 Death J Howard Smith Oil Tycoon, dies 1995 Death Brian Smith, British sportscaster, dies 1995 Event Susan Smith found guilty of drowning her 2 children in South Carolina 1995 Death Margaret Chase Smith, 1st woman Representative and Senator R-Maine, dies at 97 1995 Event Chelsi Smith, 21, of USA, crowned 44th Miss Universe Shanna Lynn Moakler, (19-NY), replaces Chelsi Smith as Miss USA 1995 Death Francis Henry Smith, librarian, dies at 85 1995 Event Chelsi Smith, 21, (Texas), crowned 44th Miss USA 1995 Death John Smith, CEO (Liverpool FC), dies at 74 1995 Death Arnold Smith, painter (Vigelius Prize 1935), dies at 89 1994 Death Dan Smith, harmonica/gospel singer, dies at 83 1994 Death Fred "Sonic" Smith, guitarist, dies at 46 1994 Event Susan Smith who claimed her 2 kids were carjacked arrested for murder 1994 Event Susan Smith claims her 2 kids were carjack (she actually killed them) 1994 Death Major Bill Smith, record producer, dies at 72 1994 Event Anna Nicole Smith (26) weds billionaire J. Howard Marshall II (89) 1994 Death John Smith, British Labour Party chairman (1992-94), dies at 55 1994 Event Model Anna Nicole Smith hospitalized for drug overdose 1994 Death Arnold Smith, British 1st Secretary-General of Commonwealth (1965-75), dies at 79 1994 Death Willie Mae Ford Smith, gospel Singer/Songwriter, dies at 89 1994 Event Superbowl XXVIII: Dallas Cowboys beat Buffalo Bills, 30-13 in Atlanta Superbowl MVP: Emmitt Smith, Dallas, RB 1994 Death Hal Smith, actor (Otis Campbell-Andy Griffith Show), dies at 77 1994 Death Oliver Smith, U.S. set designer (Guys and Dolls-7 Tony Awards), dies at 75 1994 Event Tonya Harding's bodyguard, Shawn Eric Eckardt and Derrick Brian Smith arrested and charged with conspiracy in attack of skater Nancy Kerrigan 1993 Event Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Kary Mullis and Michael Smith 1993 Event St. Louis reliever Lee Smith is fastest to get 40 saves 1993 Event New York Islander goalie Billy Smith elected to NHL Hall of Fame 1993 Event Mandy Smith (Bill Wyman's ex-wife) weds Pat van den Hauwe 1993 Death Alexis Smith, actress (Constant Nymph), dies of cancer at 72 1993 Death Alexis Smith, dancer/actress (Follies), dies of cancer at 72 1993 Event Robin Smith scores 167 in England Texaco Trophy loss vs. Australia 1993 Event 119th Preakness: Mike Smith aboard Prairie Bayou wins in 1:56.6 1993 Death Arthur P Smith, U.S. founder of Miami Planetarium, dies at 76 1993 Death Ralph Smith Fults, U.S. gangster (Bonnie and Clyde gang), dies at 82 1993 Event New York Islanders retire Billy Smith's number 31 1992 Event Ozzie Smith breaks Roy McMillan's NL mark by taking part in his 1,305th career double play 1992 Event Ozzie Smith steals his 500th base 1992 Event Larry Smith, named 9th Commissioner of the CFL 1991 Death Ray Smith, British actor (And Then You Die), dies at 55 1991 Event John Smith, amateur wrestler, wins James E Sullivan Award 1991 Event Dean Smith of North Carolina is 6th to win 700 career coaching basketball games 1990 Death William French Smith, attorney general (1980), dies at 73 of cancer 1990 Death Cyrus Rowlett Smith, American Businessman 1990 Event Ian Smith 173* New Zealand vs. India, 136 balls, world record for no 9 bat 1989 Event Smith Dairy at Orrville Ohio, makes largest milk shake (1,575.2 gal) 1989 Event Winds gust to 85 MPH at Fort Smith Arkansas 1989 Event Billy Smith, last original New York Islander, retires 1989 Event Rolling Stones Bill Wyman marries Mandy Smith 1988 Death Tucker Smith, singer/dancer (Cool-West Side Story), dies 1987 Event Mike Tyson beats Bonecrusher Smith in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1986 Event James "Bone Crusher" Smith TKO's WBA champ Tim Witherspoon in MSG 1986 Event Cathy Evelyn Smith sentenced to 3 years for death of John Belushi 1986 Event NASA releases transcript from doomed Challenger, pilot Michael Smith could be heard saying, "Uh-oh!" as spacecraft disintegrated 1986 Death Kate Smith, singer (God Bless America), dies in Raleigh North Carolina at 78 1986 Death Michael J Smith, Beaufort NC, Commander USN, astr, dies in Challenger 1985 Death Samantha Smith, actress (Elizabeth-Lime Street), dies in plane at 13 1985 Death Kent Smith, actor (Peyton Place, Invaders), dies at 78 1985 Event 89th Boston Marathon won by Geoff Smith of Great Britain in 2:14:05 1985 Death Jack Miller, orchestra leader (Kate Smith Evening Hour), dies at 89 1984 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Bonecrusher Smith in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1984 Event 88th Boston Marathon won by Geoff Smith of Great Britain in 2:10:34 1984 Birthday Taran Noah Smith, born in San Francisco, California, actor, Mark Taylor-Home Improvement 1984 Event Winston Smith in Orwell's "1984" begins his secret diary 1983 Event Dick Smith makes 1st solo helicopter flight around the world 1983 Event 11 year old Samantha Smith of Manchester, Maine, leaves for U.S.S.R. 1983 Event Calvin Smith of U.S. becomes fastest man alive (9.93 for 100m) 1983 Event Cards outfielder Lonnie Smith checks into a drug rehab 1983 Event Yuri Andropov invites U.S. schoolgirl Samantha Smith to U.S.S.R. 1983 Birthday Kim Smith, born in Houston, Texas, model, featured in Victoria's Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, Guess ad campaigns, appeared in 'Girls of Summer' Aerosmith video 1982 Event Ozzie Smith for Garry Templeton trade finally goes through 1982 Death Red Smith, sportscaster (Pulitzer, Fight Talk), dies at 76 1981 Death Loring Smith, actor (Hartmans), dies at 86 1981 Event Kimberley Ann Smith, of NC, 17, crowned America's Junior Miss 1981 Event 40th Islander shut-out opponent-3-0 vs Red Wings-Billy Smith 15th 1981 Event Roger Smith becomes CEO of General Motors 1980 Event Astros owner John McMullen replaces General Manager Tal Smith with Al Rosen 1980 Event Jerry Mumphrey joins Ozzie Smith, and Gene Richards to steal 50 bases this year for Padres 1980 Death Charles McGraw, actor (Michael-Falcon, Smith Family), dies at 66 1980 Birthday Jenny Smith, born in Western Australia, gymnast 1996 Olympics 1980 Event Patti Smith and MC5 guitarist Fred Sonic Smith wed in Detroit 1979 Event Cleveland Cavaliers retire jersey # 7, Bingo Smith 1979 Death Charlie Smith, oldest American (137 year), dies 1979 Death E J "Tiger" Smith, England cricket wicket-keeper 1911 - 1914, dies 1979 Death C I J Smith, cricket all-rounder (5 Tests for England 1935-37), dies 1979 Birthday Karen Smith, Australian field hockey midfielder/halfback 1996 Olympics 1979 Birthday Chris H E Smith, Daddy Mack, Atlanta, rapper, Kris Kross-Warm it Up 1978 Death Lyman Bostock, professional baseball player, outfielder, Minnesota Twins and California Angels Major League Baseball teams, dies in Gary, Indiana, at age 27, murdered by Leonard Smith 1978 Event Jacqueline Smith of Great Britain scores 10 straight dead center strikes on a 4" disk in World Parachute Championships in Yugoslavia 1978 Death Queenie Smith, actress/dancer (Funny Side), dies at 79 1978 Death Enoch Light, orchestra leader (Gulf Road Show with Bob Smith), dies at 70 1977 Event Islander Billy Smith's 10th shut-out opponent-Black Hawks 4-0 1977 Birthday Jennifer Smith, Miss Maryland Teen USA 1996 1977 Event 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 Event Ian Smith, espousing racial segregation, wins Rhodesian general election with 80% of overwhelmingly white electorate's vote 1976 Event 20th Islander shut-out opponent-Billy Smith 3-0 vs Bruins 1976 Birthday Linette Smith, Miss Universe-British Virgin Islands 1996 1976 Event "Bigfoot" by Bro Smith hits #57 1976 Event St. Louis Cardinal Reggie Smith hits 3 home run 1976 Death Gerald Smith, antisemite / catholic, National Christian Crusade, dies at 78 1976 Death H Allen Smith, TV host (Armchair Detective), dies at 69 1976 Death 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 Event 1st time New York Islanders shut-out New York Rangers, 3-0-Billy Smith's 5th 1975 Event 1st night match at U.S. Tennis Open (Parun defeats Smith) 1975 Birthday Charles C Smith, NBA guard for the Miami Heat 1975 Birthday Joe Smith, NBA forward, Golden State Warriors 1975 Death Asa Smith Bushnell, Jr., Secretary of U.S. Olympics 1945 - 1965, dies at 75 1975 Birthday Derek Smith, linebacker for the Washington Redskins 1974 Birthday Autumn Smith, Miss USA-Alabama, 1997, top 10 1974 Event 1st Islander shut-out opponent-Billy Smith 5-0 vs Caps 1974 Birthday Mark Smith, defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals 1974 Birthday Ashaundai Smith, CFL receiver for the Hamilton Tiger Cats 1974 Death Stanley Smith, actor (Honey, King of Jazz, Soup to Nuts), dies at 71 1974 Birthday Detron Smith, NFL running back, Denver Broncos Superbowl 32 1973 Birthday Mos Def, also known as Dante Terrel Smith, American Musician 1973 Event 1st time since 1885, tennis has 2 top males (S Smith and J Connors) 1973 Birthday Brent Smith, tackle for the Miami Dolphins 1973 Birthday Matthew Smith, Australian field hockey forward 1996 Olympics 1973 Birthday Jason Smith, Calgary, NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils 1973 Birthday Fiona Smith, ice hockey defenseman, Canada, 1998 Olympics 1973 Event Elmore Smith of Lakers blocks 17 shots in a game (NBA record) 1973 Birthday Brian Smith, Cedar Rapids Iowa, speed skater 1994 Olympics 1973 Birthday Brady Smith, defensive end for the New Orleans Saints 1973 Event "Smith" closes at Eden Theater New York City after 17 performances 1973 Birthday Jeff Smith, NFL/WLAF corner, Scotland Claymores/Kansas City Chiefs 1973 Event "Smith" opens at Eden Theater New York City for 17 performances 1973 Event Bobby Riggs beat Margaret Smith Court in Mother's Day match in California 1973 Event Robyn Smith becomes 1st female jockey to win a major race 1973 Death Art Smith, actor (Quicksand), dies of heart attack at 73 1973 Birthday Willie Smith, NFL linebacker, Detroit Lions 1972 Birthday J J Smith, NFL running back for the Kansas City Chiefs 1972 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Pabst Ladies Golf Classic 1972 Event 86th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: S Smith beats I Nastase (46 63 63 46 75) 1972 Death Joseph F Smith, Jr., leader U.S. mormon chuch, dies at 95 1972 Birthday Samantha Smith, born in Houlton, Missouri, actress, Elizabeth-Lime Street 1972 Birthday Busta Rhymes, born in Brooklyn, New York, born Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., rapper, songwriter, actor, albums include, 'The Coming', 'When Disaster Strikes' 1972 Birthday Michael Smith, NBA forward for the Sacramento Kings 1972 Birthday Antowain Smith, running back for the Buffalo Bills 1972 Birthday Avrom Smith, WLAF RB, London Monarchs 1972 Birthday Robert Smith, NFL running back for the Minnesota Vikings 1972 Birthday Jermaine Smith, NFL defensive tackle, Green Bay Packers Superbowl 31 1971 Birthday Irv Smith, NFL tight end for the New Orleans Saints 1971 Birthday Adrion Smith, CFL cornerback for the Toronto Argonauts 1971 Birthday Donald Smith, CFL cornerback for the Toronto Argonauts 1971 Birthday Jada Pinkett Smith, American Actress 1971 Birthday Shawntel Smith, Oklahoma, Miss America 1996 1971 Event 91st U.S. Mens Tennis: Stan Smith beats Jan Kodes (36 63 62 76) 1971 Birthday Fernando Smith, NFL defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings 1971 Event 85th Wimbledon Mens Tennis: J Newcombe beats S Smith (63 57 26 64 64) 1971 Event 78th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Evonne Goolagong beats M Smith (64 61) 1971 Birthday Grant Smith, Australian field hockey forward 1996 Olympics 1971 Birthday Terry Smith, NFL wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts 1971 Death Stevie Smith, British Poet 1971 Birthday Amber Smith, born in Tampa, Florida, actress in Faithful, Funeral, Mirror Has 2 Faces 1971 Birthday Herman Smith, NFL/WLAF defensive end, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, London Monarchs 1971 Event "Alias Smith and Jones" premieres on ABC TV 1971 Birthday Karin Smith, Miss Minnesota USA 1996 1971 Birthday Stephen Smith, Indianapolis Indiana, high jumper 1971 Birthday Eric Smith, NFL/WLAF wide receiver, Chicago Bears, Scotland Claymores 1970 Birthday Thomas Smith, NFL cornerback for the Buffalo Bills 1970 Birthday Lamar Smith, NFL running back for the Seattle Seahawks 1970 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Women's Golf Charities Open 1970 Event 84th U.S. Womens Tennis: M Smith Court beats Rosemary Casals (62 26 61) 1970 Birthday Lester Smith, CFL safety for the Toronto Argonauts 1970 Birthday Kevin Smith, director, Chasing Amy, Mallrats, Clerks 1970 Birthday Mandy Smith, England, rocker, I Just Can't Wait, wife of Bill Wyman 1970 Event 77th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith beats King (14-12 11-9) 1970 Birthday Artie Smith, NFL defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals 1970 Birthday Rod Smith, NFL wide reciever, Denver Broncos Superbowl 32 1970 Birthday Mark Smith, born in Pasadena, California, outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles 1970 Birthday Darrin Smith, NFL linebacker, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles 1970 Event 42nd Academy Awards - "Midnight Cowboy," John Wayne and Maggie Smith win 1970 Birthday Kevin Smith, NFL cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys 1970 Birthday Rod Smith, NFL cornerback for the Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers 1969 Birthday Chuck Smith, NFL defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons 1969 Birthday Allison Smith, born in Bronx, New York, actress, Jennie-Cagney and Lacey, Kate and Allie 1969 Birthday Christine Smith, Darien Conn, rower 1996 Olympics 1969 Event U.S. amateur Mens Tennis: Stan Smith beats Bob Lutz (97 63 61) 1969 Event 83rd U.S. Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith Court beats Nancy Richey (62 62) 1969 Event Gloria O Smith, (NY), crowned 2nd Miss Black America 1969 Birthday Ed Smith, WLAF tight end for the Frankfurt Galaxy 1969 Birthday Emmitt Smith, running back, Dallas Cowboys, 3-time NFL rushing leader 1969 Birthday Chris Smith, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nike golfer, 1993 BC Open-8th 1969 Birthday Steve Smith, NBA guard for the Atlanta Hawks 1969 Birthday Geoff Smith, born in Edmonton, NHL defenseman for the Florida Panthers 1969 Birthday Jimmy Smith, NFL wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars 1969 Birthday Rico Smith, NFL wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns 1968 Event U.S. Olympic Committee suspends Tommie Smith and John Carlos for giving "black power" salute as a protest during victory ceremony 1968 Event During Olympics Tommie Smith and John Carlos give black power salute 1968 Birthday Frankie Smith, NFL cornerback, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers 1968 Birthday Sally Smith, Orange NSW, golfer, 1993 T67 Alpine Australia Ladies Masters 1968 Birthday Will Smith, actor/rapper, Men In Black, Indepedence Day, Fresh Prince 1968 Death Red Foley, country singer (Mr Smith Goes to Washington), dies at 58 1968 Birthday Tony Smith, NBA guard for the Miami Heat 1968 Birthday Cedric Smith, NFL running back, Washington Redskins, Arizona Cardinals 1968 Birthday Julie Smith, Glendora, California, softball infielder, 1996 Olympics gold 1968 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA O'Sullivan Golf Open 1968 Birthday Don Smith, born in North Tonawanda, New York, rower 1996 Olympics 1968 Birthday L L Cool J, James Todd Smith, St. Albans, New York, rapper, Bigger and Deffer 1968 Death Howard Smith, actor (Harvey Griffin-Hazel), dies at 74 1967 Birthday Anna Nicole Smith, born in Texas, model, actress, spokeswoman, sex symbol 1967 Birthday Courtney Thorne Smith, American Actress 1967 Event World Series record 3 consecutive home runs (Carl Yastremski, Reggie Smith, and Rico Petrocelli) by Red Sox 1967 Birthday Michael Smith, born in Kenora, Ontario, decathlete 1996 Olympics 1967 Birthday Julie Kristen Smith, Nuhremburg Germany, choreographer, Showgirls 1967 Birthday Neil Smith, cricketer, Warwickshire and England A all-rounder 1967 Birthday Anthony Smith, NFL defensive end for the Oakland Raiders 1967 Birthday Joan Smith, born in Rochester, New York, biathelete 1994 Olympics 1967 Birthday Michele Smith, softball pitcher, 1996 Olympics gold 1967 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Babe Didrikson Zaharias Golf Open 1967 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA St. Petersburg Orange Golf Classic 1967 Event 1st NFL-AFL common draft, Baltimore Colts pick Bubba Smith 1967 Birthday Irvin Smith, CFL cornerback, for the Montreal Alouettes 1966 Event A terrible Yankee trade, Roger Maris for Card's Charlie Smith 1966 Event High schooler Robert Smith kills 7 for fame 1966 Event Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith breaks diplomatic relations with Britain 1966 Birthday Rodney Smith, born in Washington D.C., 149 lbs greco-roman wrestler, 1992, 1996 Olympics 1966 Birthday Neil Smith, NFL defensive end, Kansas City Chiefs, Den Broncos Superbowl 32 1966 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Louise Suggs Delray Beach Golf Invitational 1966 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA St. Petersburg Women's Golf Open 1966 Birthday Tone-Loc, Anthony Terrell Smith, born in Los Angeles, California, rocker, Let's Do It 1966 Birthday Pete Smith, U.S. baseball player, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets 1965 Event Rhodesia proclaimed independence from Britain by Prime Minister Ian D Smith 1965 Birthday Vernice Smith, NFL guard, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams 1965 Birthday Otis Smith, NFL cornerback for the New York Jets 1965 Death Edward E "Doc" Smith, U.S., sci-fi writer (Subspace encounter), dies 1965 Death E[dward] E[lmer] "Doc" Smith, sci-fi author (Triplanetary), dies at 75 1965 Birthday Fresh Prince, Will Smith, rapper, Parents Just Don't Understand 1965 Event 79th U.S. Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith beats Billie Jean King (86 75) 1965 Birthday John Smith, born in Del City, Oklahoma, 62kg freestyle wrestler, Gold Medals 1988, 1992 Olympics 1965 Birthday Charles Smith, NBA forward for the San Antonio Spurs 1965 Event 72nd Wimbledon Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith beats M Fraiser (64 75) 1965 Birthday Vinson Smith, NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears 1965 Death David Smith, sculptor, dies 1965 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Open 1965 Death Perry E Smith, U.S. murderer (In Cold Blood), hanged 1965 Birthday Kenny Smith, NBA guard for the Houston Rockets 1964 Birthday Al Smith, NFL linebacker for the Houston Oilers 1964 Birthday Steve Smith, NFL fullback for the Seattle Seahawks 1964 Event Marilynn Smith wins Albuquerque Professional Amateur Golf Tournament 1964 Birthday Yeardley Smith, born in Paris, France, actress, writer, painter, known for role as Lisa Simpson on 'The Simpsons' animated television series, appeared on 'Dharma & Greg' sitcom 1964 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship 1964 Event Ian Smith becomes premier of Rhodesia 1964 Event Ian D. Smith becomes premier of Rhodesia 1964 Death Ted Collins, pianist (Kate Smith Evening Hour), dies at 63 1964 Event Margaret Chase Smith, Senator-R-Maine, tries for Republican President bid 1964 Birthday Roger Smith, Freeport Bahamas, tennis doubles player 1964 Birthday Shepard Smith, American Journalist 1963 Birthday Dwight Smith, Tallahassee, Florida, outfielder, Atlanta Braves 1963 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Cavern City Golf Open 1963 Birthday Keely Shaye Smith, correspondent, Unsolved Mysteries 1963 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Eugene Ladies' Golf Open 1963 Event 77th U.S. Womens Tennis: Maria Fraser beats Margaret Smith Court (75 64) 1963 Event 70th Wimbledon Womens Tennis: M Smith beats Billie J King (63 64) 1963 Birthday Bruce Smith, NFL defensive end for the Buffalo Bills 1963 Birthday Wendy Smith, rocker, Prefab Sprout-2 Wheels Good 1963 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Open 1963 Birthday Steve Smith, born in Glasgow, Scotland, NHL defenseman, Chicago Blackhawks 1963 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship 1963 Birthday Claire Smith, born in Ottawa, Ontario, equestrian 3 day event 1996 Olympics 1963 Death Cyril Smith, actor (Adv of Sir Lancelot), dies at 70 1963 Birthday Lance Smith, NFL guard for the New York Giants 1962 Birthday Melanie Smith, Scranton, Pennsylvania, actress, Emily-As the World Turns 1962 Event 76th U.S. Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith Court beats Darlene Hard (97 64) 1962 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Waterloo Golf Open 1962 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Sunshine Golf Open 1962 Event Mickey Wright/Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Naples Pro-Am Golf Tournament 1961 Event Otis M Smith appointed to Michigan Supreme Court 1961 Birthday Michael-James Wixted, born in Santa Monica, California, actor, Smith Family 1961 Death Clarke Ashton Smith, sci-fi author (Lost Worlds), dies at 68 1961 Death Walter Bedell Smith, U.S. general/WW II chief of staff, dies at 75 1961 Birthday Curt Smith, born in Bath, England, rock bassist/vocalist, Tears For Fears 1961 Birthday Wayne Smith, Albany, Washington, Australasia golfer 1960 Birthday Zane Smith, Madison WI, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates 1960 Birthday Kasey Smith, Queens, New York, heavy metal artist, Danger Danger-Screw It 1960 Birthday Kim Wilde, Smith, England, rock vocalist, 'You Keep Me Hanging On' 1960 Event Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Waterloo Golf Open 1960 Event Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Betsy Rawls Peach Blossom Golf Open 1960 Birthday Bev Smith, born in Armstrong BC, basketball forward 1996 Olympics 1960 Event Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Royal Crown Golf Open 1960 Birthday Donna Smith, born in Portland Oregon, playmate, March, 1985 1960 Event 34th Australian Womens Tennis: Margaret Smith beats J Lehane (75 62) 1959 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Memphis Golf Open 1959 Death O'Neil Gordon Collie Smith, WI cricket all-rounder, dies in car crash 1959 Birthday Anne Smith, born in Dallas, Texas, tennis star 1959 Birthday Paul Smith, rock saxophonist, Haircut 100 1959 Event Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Betsy Rawls Golf Open 1959 Birthday Robert Smith, born in Sussex, rock guitarist and vocalist, Cure-Hell's Kitchen 1959 Death Hinsdale Smith, developer of roll-down auto windows, dies at 88 1959 Event Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Havana Golf Tournament 1959 Birthday Susan Smith, Beloit WISC, playmate, Sept, 1981 1958 Birthday Steven L Smith, Phoenix Arizona, astronaut, STS-68, 82 1958 Event Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Open 1958 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Jacksonville Golf Open 1958 Event Jack Smith takes over for Art Baker as TV host of "You Asked for It" 1958 Birthday 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 Birthday Lee Smith, Jamestown, Louisiana, pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds 1957 Birthday Michael W. Smith, American Musician 1957 Event Wiffi Smith wins LPGA United Voluntary Services Golf Open 1957 Birthday Christina Smith, born in Miami, Florida, playmate, Mar, 1978 1957 Event Marilynn Smith/Fay Crocker wins Hot Springs 4-Ball Golf Tournament 1957 Birthday Hillary Bailey Smith, born in Boston, Massachusetts, actress, Nora-One Life to Live 1957 Birthday [Christopher St. John] "Sinjin" Smith, born in Los Angeles, California, volleyballer 1996 Olympics 1957 Event Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Dallas Golf Open 1957 Birthday Mark E. Smith, English rock vocalist, Fall-Fall in a Hole 1957 Birthday Ian Smith, cricket wicket-keeper, New Zealand of the 80's 1957 Birthday Adrian Smith, heavy metal guitarist, Iron Maiden-Aces High 1956 Birthday Karen Smith, WBL forward, New York Stars 1956 Event KFSA (now KFSM) TV channel 5 in Ft. Smith, AR (CBS) 1st broadcast 1956 Birthday Billy Smith, Reidsville, North Carolina, country singer, Billy and Terry Smith 1956 Birthday Rex Smith, born in Jacksonville, Florida, actor, Solid Gold, Pirates of Penzance 1956 Death Edward Arnold, actor (Mr Smith Goes to Washington), dies at 66 1956 Birthday David Smith, cricketer, England lefty batsman in 2 Tests vs. WI 1986 1955 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Mile High Golf Open 1955 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Heart of America Golf Tournament 1955 Birthday 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 Event Collie Smith scores 104 on cricket debut WI vs. Australia, Kingston 1955 Event 1st aviator to bail out at supersonic speed-GF Smith 1955 Birthday Scott Smith, rock bassist, Loverboy-Get Lucky 1954 Birthday Ozzie Smith, Mobile AL, infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals 1954 Event Yankees trade Woodling, Byrd, McDonald, Triandos, Miranada and Smith to Orioles for Turley, Larsen and Hunter as part of an 18 player deal 1954 Event RP Smith/M Shulman's "Tender Trap," premieres in New York City 1954 Birthday Steve Smith, born in Los Angeles, California, rock drummer, Journey 1954 Event Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Fort Wayne Golf Open 1954 Birthday Iain Duncan Smith, British Politician 1954 Birthday Mary Jane Smith, born in Van Nuys, California, WPVA volleyballer, National-9th-1993 1953 Birthday Charles Martin Smith, Van Nuys California, actor, American Graffiti 1953 Birthday Martha Smith, born in Cleveland, Ohio, actress, Animal House, playmate, July 1973 1953 Birthday Jerome Smith, U.S. guitarist, KC and the Sunshine Band-Boogie Shoes 1953 Birthday Chris Smith, born in Rahway, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Jersey 1981 - 1953 Event General Walter Bedell Smith, USA, ends term as 4th director of CIA Allen W Dulles, becomes acting director of CIA 1952 Birthday Mel Smith, author, Morons From Outer Space 1952 Birthday Francie Larrieu Smith, U.S., 1.5/3/10K track runner, AAU 1 mile-1979 1952 Birthday Gordon Smith, born in Pendleton, Oregon, politician, Republican, U.S. Senator from Oregon 1997 - 2009, President of the Oregon State Senate 1995 - 1997 1952 Birthday Andrew Smith, born in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, Andrew David Smith, politician, Labor Party, Member of Parliament for Oxford East 1951 Birthday Harry Smith, Hammond, Indiana, TV co-anchor, CBS Morning Show 1951 Birthday 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 Birthday Billy Smith, Ontario, NHL goaltender for the New York Islanders 1950 Event Walter Bedell Smith replaces Roscoe H Hillenkoetter as 4th CIA head 1950 Birthday James Smith, U.S., singer, Stylistics-Can't Give you Anything 1949 Death David Stanley Smith, composer, dies at 72 1949 Birthday Madeleine Smith, Sussex England, actress, Vampire Lovers 1949 Birthday Mary Maples Dunn, college president, Smith College 1949 Birthday Ronnie Ray Smith, 4 x 100m relay runner, Gold Medal 1968 Olympics 1949 Event New York Giants sign their 1st black players, Monte Irvin and Ford Smith 1948 Death C Aubrey Smith, actor (Prisoner of Zenda), dies at 85 1948 Birthday Fred "Sonic" Smith, guitarist 1948 Event Margaret Chase Smith (R-Me) elected senator, 1st woman to serve in both houses of Congress 1948 Birthday Charles "Claydes" Smith, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, guitarist, Kool and The Gang 1948 Birthday Walter Smith, Scottish Athlete 1947 Birthday Lamar Smith, born in San Antonio, Texas, Representative-R-Texas 1987 - 1947 Birthday Lamar S. Smith, American Politician 1947 Birthday Jaclyn Smith, born in Houston, Texas, actress, Kelly-Charlie's Angel, Nightkill 1946 Birthday Patti Smith, born in Chicago, Illinois, rock vocalist, Radio Ethiopia 1946 Birthday Patti Smith, singer and songwriter 1946 Birthday Stanley R Smith, tennis champ, Wimbledon 1972, U.S. Open-1971 1946 Death Patty Smith Hill, songwriter (Happy Birthday To You), dies at 78 1946 Birthday L. Neil Smith, American Writer 1946 Birthday Bobby "Bingo" Smith, NBA star for the Cleveland Cavaliers 1945 Birthday David Smith Monson, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Representative-R-Utah 1985 - 1987 1945 Birthday Michael J. Smith, born in Beaufort, North Carolina, Commander USN, astronaut, 51L-Challenger disaster 1945 Birthday Charles "Bubba" Smith, Texas, NFLer for the Baltimore Colts/actor, Police Academy 1945 Birthday Bubba Smith, American Athlete 1944 Death Alfred Emanuel Smith, American Politician 1944 Birthday Robyn Smith Astaire, jockey/wife of Fred Astaire 1944 Event 76th Belmont: G L Smith aboard Bounding Home wins in 2:32.2 1944 Birthday Giles Smith, TV journalist 1944 Event Smith vs. Allwright (excluding Blacks from primary voting) is illegal 1944 Birthday Ian Peter Leslie Smith, journalist 1944 Event Supreme Court (Smith vs. Allwright) "white primaries" unconstitutional 1944 Birthday Larry "Legs" Smith, rocker, Bonzo Dog Band-Urban Spaceman 1943 Event Montgomery discusses Overlord with Eisenhower and Bedell Smith 1943 Birthday Mike Smith, born in Edmonston, England, born Michael George Smith, singer, songwriter, keyboardist, music producer, played for The Dave Clark Five 1943 Birthday 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 Birthday Bob E Smith, Sacramento California, PGA golfer, 1993 Yanase Cup 1942 Birthday Margaret Smith Court, born in Australia, tennis pro, 1970 Grand Slam 1942 Birthday Kurtwood Smith, born in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, actor, Rambo III, Robocop 1942 Event 46th Boston Marathon won by Joe Smith of Mass in 2:26:51.2 1941 Event 7th Heisman Trophy Award: Bruce Smith, Minnesota (HB) 1941 Birthday Connie Smith, Elkhart, Indiana, singer, Dream Painter, New Horizons 1941 Birthday Delia Smith, British Entertainer 1941 Birthday Lawrence J. Smith, born in Brooklyn, New York, Representative-D-Florida 1983 - 1993 1941 Birthday Robert C. Smith, born in Trenton, New Jersey, Representative-R-New Hampshire, 1985 - 1990, Senator-R-New Hampshire 1990- 2003 1940 Birthday Lonnie Liston Smith, U.S. jazz performer, Cosmic Echoes, Magic Lady 1940 Event 72nd Belmont: Fred A Smith aboard Bimelech wins in 2:29.6 1940 Event 66th Preakness: Fred A Smith aboard Bimelech wins in 1:58.6 1939 Event Kate Smith 1st sings Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" 1939 Birthday Jeff Smith, American Entertainer 1939 Birthday Wolfman Jack, Bob Smith, born in Brooklyn, New York, DJ, Midnight Special 1938 Birthday P J Proby, James Marcus Smith, born in Houston, Texas, rocker 1938 Birthday Leonard Frey, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Best of West, Mr. Smith 1938 Birthday Jeremy Hardie, CEO, W. H. Smith Group 1938 Birthday Roger Hurn, CEO, Smith's Industries 1938 Birthday Denny Smith, born in Ontario, Oregon, Representative-R-Oregon 1981 - 1983 1937 Death Harry Smith, England cricket wicket-keeper (v WI 1928), dies 1937 Death Bessie Smith, singer, dies of injuries sustained in car crash at 43 1936 Birthday Alan Smith, cricket wicket-keeper, England1962-63 Aust-New Zealand tour 1936 Birthday Lane Smith, born in Memphis, Tennessee, actor, Perry White-Lois and Clark 1936 Birthday Robert "Bobby" Smith, U.S. singer, Spinners 1936 Event 3rd Golf Masters Championship: Horton Smith wins, shooting a 285 1936 Birthday Robert Lee Smith, U.S. singer, Tams, You Lied to Your Daddy 1935 Event Dr. Robert Smith and William Wilson of Akron form Alcoholics Anonymous 1935 Birthday Keely Smith, born in Norfolk, Virginia, singer, Mrs. Louie Prima 1934 Birthday Maggie Smith, born in Ilford, England, actress, Death on Nile, Clash of Titans 1934 Birthday Laurence Luckinbill, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, actor, Delphi Bureau, Ike 1934 Birthday Nick Smith, born in Addison, Michigan, Representative-R-Michigan 1993 - 2005 1934 Birthday David Smith, cricketer, England opening bowler vs. India 1961-62 1934 Death [James] Thorne Smith, U.S., sci-fi author (Stray Lamb, Turnabout) 1934 Birthday Ben Smith, born in Atlanta, Georgia, PGA golfer, Ralphs Senior Classic-4th 1934 Event 1st Golf Masters Championship: Horton Smith wins, shooting a 284 1934 Birthday Huey "Piano" Smith, pianist, Having a Good Time 1933 Event Stan Smith takes 8-33 for Victoria vs. Tasmania at Hobart 1933 Birthday Cammie Smith, WI cricket opening batsman, 1960-62 1933 Birthday Mike J K Smith, cricketer, England captain mid-60s 1933 Birthday Collie Smith, cricketer, exciting WI all-rounder all too briefly 1933 Birthday Geoffrey Maitland Smith, CEO, Sears 1932 Birthday Roger Smith, South Gate California, actor, 77 Sunset Strip 1932 Birthday Ocie Lee "OC" Smith, U.S. jazz singer, Little Green Apples 1932 Birthday 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 Birthday William Smith, born in Columbia, Missouri, actor, Rich Man Poor Man, Hawaii 5-0 1932 Birthday Dean Smith, U.S. actor/relay runner 1952 Olympics gold 1931 Birthday 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 Birthday Della Smith, cookbook writer/British broadcaster 1931 Birthday Robert Freeman Smith, born in Portland, Oregon, Representative-R-Oregon 1983 - 1995 and 1997 - 1999 1931 Event Singer Kate Smith begins her long-running radio program on CBS 1931 Birthday John Smith, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Cimarron City, Laramie, 7 Angry Men 1930 Birthday Charlie Jones, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, sportscaster, Almost Anything Goes 1930 Birthday Lois Smith, Topeka, Kansas, actress, Reckless, Reuben Reuben 1930 Birthday David Smith, principal/vice chancellor, Edinburgh University 1930 Birthday W Hambleden Smith, English newspaper magnate 1930 Birthday Patricia Smith, New Haven, Connecticut, actress, Bob Newhart Show 1929 Birthday 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 Birthday Sally L Smith, educator/founder, Lab School of Wash 1929 Birthday Marilynn Smith, born in Topeka, Kansas, LPGA golfer, 1972 Pabst Open 1929 Death Pine-Top Smith, jazz pianist (Boogie Woogie Piano), dies at 24 1929 Birthday Marilyn Lloyd, born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Representative-D-Tennessee 1975 - 1995 1928 Birthday W. Gordon Smith, playwright 1928 Event Herbert Hoover (R) beats Alfred E. Smith (D) for president 1928 Event Alfred E. Smith (NY-Gov) nominated for president at Dem Convention 1928 Birthday Al "Fuzzy" Smith, baseball player 1928 Birthday Elizabeth Joan Smith, Canadian Politician 1927 Birthday Rosalynn Smith Carter, Georgia, 1st lady, 1977-1981, Jimmy's lust 1927 Birthday Russell Smith, composer 1927 Birthday Carl Smith, born in Maynardville, Tennessee, country singer, Grand Ole Opry 1927 Birthday Vernon L. Smith, American Economist 1926 Birthday William O Smith, composer 1925 Birthday James E "Jimmy" Smith, U.S. jazz/organist, Walk on the Wild Side 1925 Birthday Leland Smith, composer 1925 Birthday Roger Smith, CEO, General Motors 1925 Birthday Hale Smith, composer 1925 Birthday Ian Smith, cricket leg-spinner, South Africa 1947-58 avg 64.08 1924 Birthday Huey "Piano" Smith, rocker, Rockin' Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu 1924 Birthday Geoffrey Johnson Smith, actor, Norman Loves Rose, Drinking Games 1923 Birthday Donald Smith, cricketer, uneventful England opening batsman 1957 1923 Birthday John Smith, English large landowner/financier/MP, C 1923 Birthday Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Smith, Texas, journlist/author, WNBC, New York Daily News 1922 Birthday Paul Winchell, New York City, ventriloquist, Jerry Mahoney, Knucklehead Smith 1922 Birthday Neal Hefti, Hastings, Nebraska, orchestra leader, Kate Smith Show 1922 Birthday Brun Smith, cricketer, New Zealand right-handed batsman of late 1940's 1921 Birthday Alexis Smith, Penticton BC Canada, actress, Jessica-Dallas, Follies 1921 Birthday Janet Blair, born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, actress, Leave it to the Girls, Smith Family 1920 Birthday John Smith, CEO, Liverpool FC 1920 Event 1st Grandslam in WS (Smith) and 1st unassisted triple play (Wambsganss) 1920 Event Indians' Elmer Smith hits baseball's 1st post-season grand slam 1920 Event Indian's Elmer Smith hits 1st World Series grand slam 1920 Birthday 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 Birthday Sugar Ray Robinson, Walter Smith, middle/welterweight boxer, champ 1920 Birthday Neal Edward Smith, born in Hedrick, Iowa, Representative-D-Iowa 1959 - 1995 1920 Birthday John Maynard Smith, English Scientist 1919 Event Ross and Smith land in Australia from a flight from London 1919 Event Ross and Keith Smith start a 1 month flight from London to Australia 1919 Birthday Howard Frank Trayton Smith, diplomat/head, MI5 1919 Birthday Huston Smith, American Theologian 1919 Birthday Ian Smith, born in Zimbabwe, founder, first Prime Minister of Rhodesia 1918 Birthday W. Eugene Smith, U.S. photographer, Saipan, Walk to Paradise Garden 1918 Event W Smith and F Bacons "Lightnin'," premieres in New York City 1917 Birthday "Buffalo" Bob Smith, Buffalo, New York, TV host, Howdy Doody 1917 Death William Smith, British deserter in France, executed at 20 1917 Birthday William French Smith, Attorney General, 1981-85 1917 Birthday Reginald Smith Brindle, composer 1916 Event 42nd Kentucky Derby: Johnny Loftus aboard George Smith wins in 2:04 1916 Event Romberg/Hanley/Atteridge/Smith' musical premieres in New York City 1916 Event 1st edition of Joseph Patterson/Sidney Smith strip "Gumps" 1915 Event Irving Berlin and Harry B Smith's musical premieres in New York City 1915 Death George Joseph Smith, British Criminal 1915 Birthday Ron Smith, union leader, British Postal Workers 1915 Birthday George Ivan Smith, diplomat 1915 Event Sydney, Kern and Smith's musical "Love o' Mike," premieres in New York City 1914 Birthday Howard K Smith, Louisiana, TV newsman, ABC, Moderated Kennedy-Nixon debate 1914 Birthday Charles McGraw, New York City, actor, Michael-Falcon, Smith Family 1914 Birthday Lord Smith, British surgeon 1913 Birthday Victor Smith, Admiral, Australian Chiefs of Staff 1913 Birthday Horace Smith, cricketer, New Zealand, only Test wkt off his 1st ball, Paynter, 1911 Birthday Virginia Smith, born in Randolph, Iowa, Representative-R-Nebraska 1975 - 1991 1911 Birthday Harry Simeone, Newark, New Jersey, choral director, Kate Smith Show 1911 Event Harry James Smith' "Mrs. Bumsted-Leigh," premieres in New York City 1911 Birthday Julia Frances Smith, composer 1911 Birthday Dan Smith, harmonica/gospel singer 1910 Event 16th U.S. Golf Open: Alex Smith shoots a 298 at Philadelphia Cricket Club PA 1910 Birthday Red Foley, born in Blue Lick, Kentucky, country singer, Mr Smith Goes to Washington 1909 Birthday Mona Barrie, Smith, born in London, England, actress, Dawn on Great Divide 1909 Birthday Francis Henry Smith, librarian 1909 Birthday Paul Smith Callaway, composer 1909 Birthday Kate Smith, singer, God Bless America, Philadelphia Flyer luck charm 1908 Event Chicago White Sox Frank Smith 2nd no-hitter, beats Philadelphia 1-0 1908 Birthday Jimmy Stewart, Pennsylvania, actor, Mr Smith Goes to Wash, Wonderful Life 1908 Event Tommy Burns KOs Jewy Smith in 5 for heavyweight boxing title 1907 Birthday Enoch Light, Canton Ohio, orchestra leader, Gulf Road Show with Bob Smith 1907 Birthday Kent Smith, born in New York City, actor, Peyton Place, Invaders 1906 Birthday H Allen Smith, Illinois, humorist/author, Low Man on Totem Pole 1906 Birthday Betty Smith, novelist, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1906 Event Joseph Smith, leader of the Mormon Church, convicted of polygamy 1906 Event 12th U.S. Golf Open: Alex Smith shoots a 295 at Onwentsia Club Ill 1905 Birthday Jean Arthur, New York City, actress, Shane, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 1905 Birthday Red Smith, Green Bay Wisconsin, sportscaster/columnist, Fight Talk 1905 Event Chicago White Sox Frank Smith no-hits Detroit Tigers, 15-0 1905 Birthday Undine Smith Moore, composer 1905 Event Hubbell, Shubert and Smith's musical "Fontana," premieres in New York City 1904 Birthday Willie Mae "Mother" Smith, gospel singer/evangelist folk artist 1904 Birthday Clarence "Pinetop" Smith, jazz pianist/singer, Boogie Woogie Piano 1903 Event V Herbert and H Smith' musical "Babette," premieres in New York City 1903 Birthday Stanley Smith, born in Kansas City, Missouri, actor, Honey, King of Jazz, Soup to Nuts 1902 Birthday Steve Smith, singer, Lawrence Welk Show 1902 Birthday Stevie Smith, British Poet 1900 Birthday Asa Smith Bushnell, Jr., Springfield Ohio, Secretary of U.S. Olympics, 1945 - 1965 1899 Event 5th U.S. Golf Open: Willie Smith shoots a 315 at Baltimore CC MD 1899 Birthday Cyrus Rowlett Smith, American Businessman 1899 Birthday Chief Dan George, actor, Harry and Tonto, Little Big Man. Smith! 1898 Event Victor Herbert/Harry Smith' musical premieres in New York City 1898 Birthday Queenie Smith, New York City, actress/dancer, Funny Side 1898 Event Owen Smith of NC, AME Zion minister, named minister to Liberia 1897 Birthday Margaret Chase Smith, born in Skowhegan, Maine, Representative-R-Maine 1940 - 1949 and Senator-R-Maine 1949 - 1973 1897 Birthday Amanda Berry Smith, famous African 1896 Event 1st X-ray photo in U.S. (Dr. Henry Smith, Davidson NC) 1895 Birthday Walter Bedell Smith, U.S. general, WW II, head of CIA, 1950 - 1952 1894 Birthday Elizabeth Mae "Bessie" Smith, Empress of Blues, over 200 songs 1894 Death William Robertson Smith, Scottish Scientist 1893 Birthday Howard Smith, Attleboro Massachusetts, actor, Harvey Griffin-Hazel 1893 Birthday Clarke Ashton Smith, U.S., sci-fi author, Lost Worlds, Genius Loci 1892 Birthday Cyril Smith, born in Peterhead, Scotland, actor, Adv of Sir Lancelot 1892 Birthday Thorne Smith, author, Topper, Rain in the Doorway, Stray Lamb 1891 Event John T. Smith patents corkboard 1890 Birthday E[dward] E[lmer] "Doc" Smith, U.S., sci-fi author, Triplanetary 1890 Birthday Edward Arnold, New York City, actor, Mr Smith Goes to Washington 1889 Death Edward Sydney Smith, composer, dies at 49 1888 Birthday Florence Smith Price, U.S. composer, Wanamaker Prize 1932 1887 Event Jake Kilrain and Jem Smith fight 106 round bare knuckle draw 1887 Event 1st salaried fish and game warden (William Alden Smith in Michigan) 1884 Death Alice Mary Smith, composer, dies at 45 1877 Birthday David Stanley Smith, composer 1876 Death George Smith, English assyriologist (script), dies at 36 1874 Death Gerrit Smith, American Politician 1873 Birthday Alfred E. Smith, American Politician 1872 Birthday George Joseph Smith, British Criminal 1870 Event James W Smith of South Carolina is 1st black to enter West Point 1870 Birthday George A. Smith, born in Salt Lake City Utah, 8th President of Mormon church 1868 Birthday Patty Smith Hill, author and songwriter, Happy Birthday To You 1867 Event 1st barbed wire patented by Lucien B Smith of Ohio 1867 Death Alexander Smith, Scottish Poet 1865 Event Battle of Galveston, Texas, surrender of Edmund Kirby Smith 1864 Event Battle of Smith's Expedition, Mississippi (Tupelo, Harrisburg) 1864 Death Friend Smith Rutherford, U.S. Union Brigadier-General, dies in battle at 43? 1863 Death Preston Smith, U.S. Confederate Brigadier-General, dies in battle at 39 1863 Event Federal troops reconquer Fort Smith Arkansas 1863 Birthday C[harles] Aubrey Smith, born in London, England, actor, Prisoner of Zenda 1863 Death Daniel Smith Donelson, Confederate gen/cousin of Andrew Jackson, dies at 61 1862 Death William Duncan Smith, U.S. Confederate Brigadier-General, dies at 36 1862 Event Confederate troops under Kirby Smith enter Kentucky 1862 Death Charles Ferguson Smith, U.S. Union General-Major, dies of infection at 55 1861 Event Arkansas troops seize Ft. Smith 1860 Death Henry G. W. Smith, leader of British-Indian forces, dies at 73 1860 Death Albert Richard Smith, author/lecturer, dies 1858 Event Hamilton Smith patents rotary washing machine 1856 Event James Kelly and Jack Smith fight bareknuckle for 6h15m in Melbourne 1856 Birthday George Adam Smith, Scottish Clergyman 1856 Birthday Richard B. Haldane, British viscount/lord-chancellor, Life of A Smith 1856 Event Tin-type camera patented by Hamilton Smith, Gambier, Ohio 1854 Event Smith and Wesson patents metal bullet cartridges 1849 Birthday James E Smith, became father at 100 with woman 64 years younger 1846 Birthday William Robertson Smith, Scottish Scientist 1844 Event Brigham Young chosen Mormon Church head following Joseph Smith death 1843 Event Mormon leader Joseph Smith say God OKs polygamy 1840 Birthday George Smith, born in London, England, assyriologist, cuneiform, script 1839 Birthday Edward Sydney Smith, composer 1839 Birthday Alice Mary Smith, composer 1838 Birthday Joseph F Smith, 6th President of Mormon church 1838 Birthday Thomas Benton Smith, Brigadier General Confederate Army 1836 Death John Stafford Smith, composer, dies at 86 1832 Birthday Joseph Smith, son of founder of Mormonism 1832 Event Mormon Joseph Smith beaten, tarred and feathered in Ohio 1830 Birthday Alexander Smith, Scottish Poet 1830 Birthday William Sooy Smith, Brigadier General Union volunteers 1830 Event Joseph Smith and 5 others organizes Mormon church in Seneca Co, New York 1829 Birthday Giles Alexander Smith, Major General Union volunteers 1829 Birthday Milo Smith Hascall, Brigadier General Union volunteers 1829 Event Joseph Smith ordained by John the Baptist according to Joseph Smith 1829 Death Robert Archibald Smith, composer, dies at 48 1826 Event Colonies under Jedediah Strong Smith move near Salt Lake Utah 1826 Birthday Green Clay Smith, Major General Union volunteers 1825 Birthday William Duncan Smith, Brigadier General Confederate Army 1824 Birthday Edmund Kirby Smith, Florida, General Confederate Army 1824 Birthday William Farrar "Baldy" Smith, Major General Union volunteers 1823 Birthday Preston Smith, Brigadier General Confederate Army 1823 Event Moroni 1st appears to Joseph Smith, according to Smith 1822 Birthday Charles Smith Hamilton, Major General Union volunteers 1822 Death Nathaniel Smith, American Politician 1821 Birthday Gustavus Woodson Smith, Secretary War, Confederacy 1820 Birthday Gustavus Adolphus Smith, Brigadier General Union volunteers 1820 Birthday Thomas Kilby Smith, Major General Union volunteers 1819 Birthday Martin Luther Smith, Major General Confederate Army 1818 Death Daniel Smith, American Politician 1817 Birthday Speed Smith Fry, Brigadier General Union volunteers 1816 Birthday John Eugene Smith, Major General Union Army 1815 Birthday Andrew Jackson Smith, Major General Union volunteers 1814 Birthday John Blair Smith Todd, Brigadier General Union volunteers 1812 Birthday Elias Smith Dennis, Major General Union volunteers 1809 Birthday John Smith Preston, Brigadier General Confederate Army 1808 Birthday Caleb Blood Smith, Secretary Int, Union 1807 Birthday Charles Ferguson Smith, Major General Union volunteers 1806 Death Charlotte Turner Smith, English Poet 1806 Death James Smith, Irish / U.S. attorney and signer Declaration of Independence, dies at 87 1805 Birthday Joseph Smith, Jr., Sharon Vt, founder, Mormon Church 1803 Birthday Robert Smith Surtees, novelist 1802 Birthday Melancthon Smith Wade, Brigadier General Union volunteers 1801 Birthday Daniel Smith Donelson, Major General Confederate Army 1799 Birthday Jedediah Strong Smith, U.S. fur trader/explorer 1797 Birthday Wililam "Extra Billy" Smith, Confederacy Confederate Army 1797 Birthday Gerrit Smith, American Politician 1790 Death Adam Smith, Scottish Economist 1790 Birthday Joseph Smith, Rear Admiral Union Navy 1788 Birthday Margaret Smith Taylor, 1st lady, 1849-50 1787 Birthday Henry G. W. Smith, leader of British-Indian forces 1780 Birthday Robert Archibald Smith, composer 1771 Birthday Sydney Smith, Woodford Essex, preacher/reformer/author 1769 Birthday William Smith, geologist, Strata Identified by Organized Fossils 1764 Event John Adams marries Abigail Smith, marriage lasts 54 years 1762 Birthday Nathaniel Smith, American Politician 1750 Birthday John Stafford Smith, composer 1749 Birthday Charlotte Smith, English Poet 1748 Birthday Daniel Smith, American Politician 1723 Birthday Adam Smith, Kirkcaldy Scot, economist, Wealth of Nations, baptized 1702 Death Thomas Franklin, English smith/uncle of B Franklin, dies 1702 Death Thomas Franklin, English smith/uncle of B Franklin, dies 1645 Death William Smith, composer, dies at 42 1608 Event John Smith elected president of Jamestown colony council, Va 1608 Event John Smith's story of Jamestown's 1st days submitted for publication 1607 Event English colonists (John Smith) lands near James River in VA 1603 Birthday William Smith, composer
