CoM Moderators Posted September 8, 2023 Posted September 8, 2023 Historical Events 1899 - British government sends an additional 10,000 troops to Natal, South Africa1943 - NY Giants' pitcher Ace Adams sets record by working in his 62nd game1958 - Paul Anka opens Asian tour in Tokyo1963 - US National Championship Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Maria Bueno of Brazil wins second of 4 US singles crowns; beats defending champion Margaret Smith of Australia 7-5, 6-41985 - 7 die in a car and train crash in San Jose, California1995 - Cleveland Indians clinch 1st AL Central Division titleMore Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1515 - Alfonso Salmeron, Spanish Jesuit biblical scholar, born in Toledo, Spain (d. 1585)1907 - Sid Tomack, American actor (The Life of Riley, Adventures of Superman), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1962)1923 - Artie Anton, American jazz drummer, conguero, and timbalero (Stan Kenton, Jimmy Guiffre), born in New York City (d. 2003)1933 - Eric Salzman, American composer (New Musical Theater), born in New York City (d. 2017)1943 - Adelaide C. Eckardt, American politician, born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania1988 - Chantal Jones, American fashion model, born in Austin, TexasMore Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1984 - Frank Lowson, England cricket batsman (7 Tests, 2 x 50s; Yorkshire CCC), dies at 591984 - Rene Bernier, Belgian composer, dies at 791995 - Olga Ivinskaya, mistress of Boris Pasternak, dies of cancer at 831995 - Halldis Moren Vesaas, Norwegian author and poet (Harp and Dagger), dies at 872009 - Raymond "Ray" Barrett, Australian actor (The Troubleshooters, Gillette Summer Sports Reel), dies at 822012 - Bill Moggridge [William], British designer (IDEO), dies from cancer at 69More Famous Deaths »
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