Today In History Basic Datebook-April 12th

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People on April 12th: birthdates

Art Alexakis: 1962 (is 48 in 2010, 49 in 2011)
Rock & Roll Performer, Singer, of Everclear
Alan Ayckbourn: 1939 (is 71 in 2010, 72 in 2011)
Dramatist/Playwright, Director, English, b. in London
Frank Bank: 1942 (is 68 in 2010, 69 in 2011)
Actor, Leave it to Beaver's Clarence 'Lumpy' Rutherford; now an investment counselor
Guy Berryman: 1978 (is 32 in 2010, 33 in 2011)
Singer, of Coldplay
Nicholas Brendon: 1971 (is 39 in 2010, 40 in 2011)
Actor, a Twin; Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Alexander "Xander" Harris
Alexander Briley: 1956 (is 54 in 2010, 55 in 2011)
Disco Singer, of The Village People
Montserrat Caballe: 1933 (is 77 in 2010, 78 in 2011)
Opera Soprano, Spanish
"Chip" Carter: 1950 (is 60 in 2010, 61 in 2011)
Celebrity Son, RN:James Earl Carter III; Rosalynn & Jimmy's son
David Cassidy: 1950 (is 60 in 2010, 61 in 2011)
TV/Stage Actor, Pop Singer, Guitarist, b. in New York City; Jack Cassidy & Evelyn Ward's son, Shirley Jones' stepson; Partridge Family's Keith Partridge, David Cassidy-Man Undercover's Off. Dan Shay; soloist; Kay Lenz's ex-
Tom Clancy: 1947 (is 63 in 2010, 64 in 2011)
Author, The Hunt For Red October, Patriot Games, The Sum of All Fears
Alicia Coppola: 1968 (is 42 in 2010, 43 in 2011)
Actress, Remote Control model; Another World's Lorna Devon, Bull's Marissa
Claire Danes: 1979 (is 31 in 2010, 32 in 2011)
TV Actress, My So Called Life's Angela Chase, Home For The Holidays, Romeo and Juliet, The Rainmaker, Les Miserables, Mod Squad Movie '99, Polish Wedding, Stage Beauty, Shopgirl, The Family Stone, Evening
Maia Danziger: yr unknown
Actress
Deryl Dodd: 1964 (is 46 in 2010, 47 in 2011)
Country/Western Performer
Shannen Doherty: 1971 (is 39 in 2010, 40 in 2011)
TV/Movie Actress, TV Hostess, b. Memphis, TN; MN:Maria; Girls Just Wanna Have Fun; Father Murphy's Drucilla, Heathers, Little House on the Prarie's Jenny Wilder, Our House's Kris Witherspoon, Beverly Hills 90210's Brenda Walsh, Mallrats, Charmed's Prue Halliwell 1998-2002, Scare Tactics host, North Shore's Alexandra Hudson; Ashley Hamilton's ex-wife
Suzanne Douglas: 1957 (is 53 in 2010, 54 in 2011)
TV Actress, The Parent 'Hood's Jerri Peterson
Andy Garcia: 1956 (is 54 in 2010, 55 in 2011)
TV/Movie Actor, Cuban, b. in Havana; The Untouchables, Godfather III, Coyote Ugly, Ocean's Eleven, Twisted, Ocean's Twelve
Vince Gill: 1957 (is 53 in 2010, 54 in 2011)
Country Singer/Guitarist, b. in Norman, Oklahoma; of Pure Prarie League, soloist
Herbie Hancock: 1940 (is 70 in 2010, 71 in 2011)
Rhythm and Blues-Pop Performer, Pianist, Composer, Keyboardist, Bandleader, American, b. in Chicago; "Rockit"
Zoie Herpin: 2008 (is 2 in 2010, 3 in 2011)
Celebrity Daughter, Jodie Sweetin and Cody's daughter
Nicholas Hexum: 1970 (is 40 in 2010, 41 in 2011)
Alternative Rock Performer, of 311
Nick Hexum: 1970 (is 40 in 2010, 41 in 2011)
Rock & Roll Performer, of 311
Noname Howarth: 2002 (is 8 in 2010, 9 in 2011)
Celebrity Son, Cari and Roger's child (no name or sex announced)
Tony James: 1958 (is 52 in 2010, 53 in 2011)
Punk Rock Performer, of Generation X, Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Milo Joseph: 2004 (is 6 in 2010, 7 in 2011)
Celebrity Son, Sherry Stringfield and Larry's son
John Kay: 1944 (is 66 in 2010, 67 in 2011)
Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, German, of Steppenwolf; RN:Joachim F. Krauledat
Shayla Rae Kelley: 1995 (is 15 in 2010, 16 in 2011)
Celebrity Daughter, Mary Lou Retton & Shannon's daughter
Dan Lauria: 1947 (is 63 in 2010, 64 in 2011)
TV Actor, Soap Actor, Hooperman's Lou Stern; One Life to Live's Gus the bad plumber, The Wonder Years' Jack Arnold, Party of Five's Coach Russ Petrocelli
Elissa Leeds: 1959 (is 51 in 2010, 52 in 2011)
Actress, Soap Actress, All My Children's Brooke, General Hospital's Steffi 1980s
David Letterman: 1947 (is 63 in 2010, 64 in 2011)
TV Talk Show Host, Comedian, Comedy Writer, b. in Indianapolis, IN; former weatherman; Late Night with David Letterman host 1982-1993; Late Show With David Letterman host 1993-; he read D.T.'s viewer mail on 8-23/24-1991
Judy Lynn: 1936 (is 74 in 2010, 75 in 2011)
Country Singer
Mellow Man Ace: 1967 (is 43 in 2010, 44 in 2011)
Rap Singer, RN:Ulpiano Sergio Reyez
Ned Miller: 1925 (is 85 in 2010, 86 in 2011)
Country Singer, Songwriter, RFN:Henry
Charles Napier: 1936 (is 74 in 2010, 75 in 2011)
Actor, The Oregon Trail, The Blue & the Gray
J. D. Nicholas: 1952 (is 58 in 2010, 59 in 2011)
Rhythm and Blues Performer, English, of The Commodores
Tom Noonan: 1951 (is 59 in 2010, 60 in 2011)
Actor, Playwright
Wayne Northrop: 1947 (is 63 in 2010, 64 in 2011)
TV/Soap Actor, Dynasty's Michael Culhane, Days of Our Lives' Roman Brady, Port Charles' Rex Stanton
Tom O'Brien: 1965 (is 45 in 2010, 46 in 2011)
Actor, Smallville's Roger Nixon
Ed O'Neill: 1946 (is 64 in 2010, 65 in 2011)
TV/Movie Actor, Popeye Doyle, Married With Children's Al Bundy, The Bone Collector, L.A. Dragnet's Sgt. Joe Friday 2003-
Willie Pernell: 1945 (is 65 in 2010, 66 in 2011)
Musician, of Archie Bell & the Drells
Amy Ray: 1964 (is 46 in 2010, 47 in 2011)
Folk Performer, Lesbian, of Indigo Girls
Eddie Robinson: 1978 (is 32 in 2010, 33 in 2011)?
TV Actor; some say b. Apr 2, 1978 (is 32 in 2010)
Saoirse Ronan: 1994 (is 16 in 2010, 17 in 2011)
Actress
Walter Salles: 1956 (is 54 in 2010, 55 in 2011)
Movie Director
Ella Bailey Saucedo: 2004 (is 6 in 2010, 7 in 2011)
Celebrity Daughter, Rebecca Herbst and Michael's daughter
Will Sergeant: 1958 (is 52 in 2010, 53 in 2011)
Rock & Roll Guitarist, Songwriter, British, of Echo and the Bunnymen
Marley Shelton: 1974 (is 36 in 2010, 37 in 2011)
Actress, The West Wing's Annabeth Schlott
Charlotte Simpson: 1990 (is 20 in 2010, 21 in 2011)
Celebrity Daughter, Sigorney Weaver & James' daughter
Jordana Spiro: 1977 (is 33 in 2010, 34 in 2011)
Actress
Pat Travers: 1954 (is 56 in 2010, 57 in 2011)
Rock & Roll Singer
Scott Turow: 1949 (is 61 in 2010, 62 in 2011)
Novelist, Presumed Innocent
Brandon Urie: 1987 (is 23 in 2010, 24 in 2011)
Rock & Roll Performer, Singer/Musician, of Panic at the Disco
Brendon Urie: 1987 (is 23 in 2010, 24 in 2011)
Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, of Panic at the Disco
Tom Werner: 1950 (is 60 in 2010, 61 in 2011)
TV Producer, Sportsfigure, Padres owner; Casey-Werner productions; Roseanne, Cosby Show, Diff'rent World, Jackie Thomas Show
Jane Withers: 1926 (is 84 in 2010, 85 in 2011)
Actress, b. in Atlanta Georgia; Josephine the plumber

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People on April 12th: birth anniversaries

Raymond Barre: 1924=d.Aug 25, 2007 (was 83)
Prime Minister, French
Francis Preston Blair: 1791=d.Oct 18, 1876 (was 85)
Editor, Wash Globe; longtime Democratic politician who helped form the Republican Party in the 1850s in an effort to stem the expansion of slavery.
Shakyamuni Buddha: 556B.C.?=d.????
Religious Leader; some say b. May 2,-556B.C.
Henry Clay: 1777=d.Jun 29, 1852 (was 75)
Politician, Statesman, Attorney/Lawyer, Orator, The Great Compromiser
Johnny Dodds: 1892=d.Aug 8, 1940 (was 48)
Jazz Musician, Clarinetist, Alto-sax
Grenville Dodge: 1831=d.Jan 3, 1916 (was 84)
Engineer, Union Pacific Railroad chief engineer who was responsible for much of the railroad construction in the western and southwestern United States during the 19th century.
Helen Forrest: 1918=d.Jul 11, 1999 (was 81)
Jazz Singer, worked with Harry James & Dick Haymes, also with big bands from Artie Shaw to Benny Goodman
Hardie Gramatky: 1907=d.1979
Children's Author, Illustrator
Lyman Hall: 1724=d.Oct 19, 1790 (was 66)
Revolutionary, Governor, Declaration of Independence signer
Johnny Jordan: 1925=d.May 16, 1969 (was 44)
Cameraman, English, aerial specialist; You Only Live Once, On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Jimmy Sr. Lennon: 1913=d.Apr 20, 1992 (was 79)
Sportscaster, Movie Actor, Boxing announcer dean; in Raging Bull, Rocky III, 73 other movies
Charles Ludlam: 1943=d.May 28, 1987 (was 44)
Stage Actor, Stage Producer
Ann Miller: 1923=d.Jan 22, 2004 (was 80)
Movie/Stage Actress, Dancer, Singer, b. in Cherino, TX; RN:Lucille Ann Collier
Herbert Mills: 1912=d.Apr 12, 1989 (was 77)
Singer, b. in Piqua, OH; of The Mills Brothers; some say b. April 2
Lily Pons: 1904=d.Feb 13, 1976 (was 71)
Opera Soprano, French, coloratura soprano known for her vocal range, musical skill, and warmth of expression. She was associated with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for more than 30 years.
Pedro Regas: 1882=d.Aug 10, 1974 (was 92)
Actor, of Pat Paulsen's 1/2 Comedy Hour
Carlos Lleras Restrepo: 1908=d.Sep 27, 1994 (was 86)
Head of State, of Colombia 1960s
Hound Dog Taylor: 1917=d.Dec 17, 1975 (was 58)
Blues Performer, Singer/Guitarist, Pianist, Songwriter
Tiny Tim: 1932=d.Nov 30, 1996 (was 64)
Novelty Singer, Songwriter, b. in New York City; Ukekeist; RN:Herbert Buckingham Khaury; Tiptoe Through the Tulips, Laugh-In uke-playing falsetto; SOS-HELP-SOS!!!; AP states that his agent said it was b. 1932 though numerous sources also give years of birth ranging from 1922 to 1933; anyone know for sure? We give up.
Billy Vaughn: 1919=d.Sep 26, 1991 (was 72)
Singer, Arranger, Conductor/Composer, Bandleader, RN:Richard; The A. Team's Hunt Stockwell
Gene Weed: 1935=d.Aug 5, 1999 (was 64)
TV Producer/Director
Joseph Wiseman: 1927=d.Oct 19, 2009 (was 82)
Actor, Dr. No in the first James Bond film

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People on April 12th: death anniversaries

William "Buster" Bailey: 1967 (was 64)/b.Jul 19, 1902
Reeds
Josephine Baker: 1975 (was 68)/b.Jun 3, 1906
Jazz Singer, Dancer, Blues Singer, Movie Actress, French, b. in St. Louis, Mo.; RN:Frida Josephine McDonald
Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton: 1912 (was 90)/b.Dec 25, 1821
Social Reformer, Nurse, Philanthropist, Humanitarian, b. in Oxford, MA; American Red Cross Founder, aka "The Angel of the Battlefield".
Boxcar Willie: 1999 (was 67)/b.Sep 1, 1931
Country Singer, NN:The Singing Hobo; RN:Lecil Travis Martin
Feodor I. Chaliapin: 1938 (was 65)/b.Feb 13, 1873
Opera Singer, Bass Singer/Basso, Russian, Basso; MN:Ivanovitch
Marilyn Chambers: 2009 (was 54)/b.Apr 22, 1954
XXX-rated actress
Paul Ford: 1976 (was 74)/b.Nov 2, 1901
TV/Movie Actor, LN:Weaver; Phil Silvers Show's Col. John Hall
Arthur Freed: 1973 (was 78)/b.Sep 9, 1894
Movie Producer, Songwriter, Lyricist, of MGM
James Gleason: 1959 (was 72)/b.May 23, 1886
TV/Movie Actor, Screen/Scriptwriter, Life of Riley
Abbot "Abbie" Hoffman: 1989 (was 52)/b.Nov 30, 1936
Political Activist, Author, b. in Worcester, MA; Member of the Chicago 7; Founded "Yippies" Youth Int'l Party; Vietnam War protest leader; d. Apr 13?
Wynton Kelly: 1971 (was 39)/b.Dec 2, 1931
Pianist
Charles Joseph Messier: 1817 (was 86)/b.Jun 26, 1730
Astronomer, cataloguer of astronomical "M objects"
Herbert Mills: 1989 (was 77)/b.Apr 12, 1912
Singer, b. in Piqua, OH; of The Mills Brothers; some say b. April 2
Herbie Nichols: 1963 (was 44)/b.Jan 3, 1919
Pianist, Composer
Alan Paton: 1988 (was 85)/b.Jan 11, 1903
Author, Political Activist, South African
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: 1945 (was 63)/b.Jan 30, 1882
President, b. at Hyde Park, New York; 32nd U.S. President (1933-45); on a dime; d. of a cerebral hemorrhage in Warm Springs, Georgia.
Ruth Taylor: 1984 (was 76)/b.Jan 13, 1908
Actress, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
William March "Boss" Tweed: 1878 (was 55)/b.Apr 3, 1823
Politician, a corrupted NYC political boss
Philip "P.K." Wrigley: 1977 (was 82)/b.Dec 5, 1894
Sportsfigure, Businessperson, Executive, owned Chicago Cubs 1932-77, Wrigley Field, & Wrigley Chewing Gum owner

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General events on April 12th

In 1847, Yung Wing, one of several Chinese students to arrive in America this day, went on to become the first student from China to graduate from Yale University [1854].

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Government and Politics on April 12th

In 1606, James I proclaims national flag combining the cross of St. George & the saltire of St. Andrew for Britain and England adopts as its flag the original version of the Union Jack.

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War, Crime and Disaster events on April 12th

In 1204, 4th Crusade occupies & plunders Constantinople.

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Royalty and Religious events on April 12th

In 1944, King Victor Emmanuel of Italy announced his intention to abdicate in favor of the Prince of Piedmont when the Allies entered Rome.

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Human Achievement and Science events on April 12th

In 1799, Phineas Pratt patented the comb cutting machine. Remember the brand name, Pratt & Whitney ... the famous engines from airplanes to lawn mowers? Now you know where the name came from ... different people, but related through generations, we're told.

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Arts and Prose events on April 12th

In 1709, The English magazine The Tatler, founded by Sir Richard Steele, was first published. Along with Joseph Addison, he went on to produce The Spectator.

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Weird and Other events on April 12th

In 1948, 04 x 12 = 48

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My events on April 12th

In 1981, It was the "official" launch of the day David Tanny began compiling his celebrity birtdays and some notable facts in what would eventually be shared with other people all over the world as the first entries of Dave's Datebooks were pencilled in on cheap notebook paper. The first entry: the space shuttle "Columbia" blasted off from Cape Canaveral on its first test flight. How appropriate!

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Random Generated Jokes, Quotes, and Other Stuff!

Today's 'Confused-Us' Saying...
"the longer you keep your temper the better it will get."

Random Thought...
"Agnodyslexic plea: "why ME, dog?""

Another Random Thought...
"Transwarp drive in 5 4 3 2 1... "

And Another Random Thought...
"...and the crowd are absolutely standing up"

Still Another Random Thought...
"I didn't write this; a very complex macro did"

Yet Another Random Thought...
"I love Mickey Mouse more than any woman I've ever known"

Murphy's Law of the Day...
"Sex is hereditary. If your parents never had it, chances are you won't either. - Murphy's laws on sex"

Computer Tagline...
"Kom jij es ff dichtbij je schermpje, dan zal ik je ff instralen !"

Today's Steven Wright Joke...
"My girlfriend's so intense...She woke me up the other night and asked, "If you could tell exactly when and how you were going to die, would you want to know?" "Heck no," I said, "Why?" "Doesn't matter, just go back back to sleep...""

Today's 'You Might Be A Redneck If' (tm) Joke...
"You hammer bottle caps into the frame of your front door to make it look nice."

Today's Sniglet(tm)...
"Rocktose (ROK tohs) - n. The hard lumps that block the pouring spouts of sugar dispensers."

Today's Book Hype...
"Punk Rock Rulez!: Lotta Noyze"

Today's Actual Headline...
"WE WILL SELL GASOLINE TO ANYONE IN A GLASS CONTAINER. "

Today's Signs You Are a Computer Addict...
"You ever put Name "Nickname on IRC" Last Name "

Today's Computer Glossary...
"Window: what you heave the computer out of when you accidentally erase a program that took you three days to set up."

Today's Daffynition...
"Wicker Box: What Elmer Fudd wants to do to Snow White."

Today's Einstein Quote...
"The minority, the ruling class at present, has the schools and press, usually the Church as well, under its thumb. This enables it to organize and sway the emotions of the masses, and make its tool of them. [Albert Einstein, letter to Sigmund Freud, 30 July 1932]"

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"What's the one thing you never want to say to Hannibal? Bite me!"

Today's They Do It...
"Mathematicians do it over and under the curves"

Today's Old Never Die...
"OLD DENTISTS never die, they just lose their pull"

Today's Mark Twain Quote...
"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug"

Today's Oxymoron...
"Australian spelling"

Today's Confused Us Quote...
"age is a high price to pay for maturity."

Today's Star Trek(tm) Tag...
""Tennis is irrelevant." - Bjorn Borg"

Today's Star Trek (tm) Quote...
No one wants war. -- Kirk, "Errand of Mercy," stardate 3201.7.

Today's Star Trek TNG (tm) Quote...
The Mintakans are beginning to believe in a god, and the one they've chosen is you. -- Star Trek. Riker to Picard, "Who Watches the Watchers

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