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Today In History Basic Datebook-July 9th

For The Weekday Of: Thursday in 2009, Friday in 2010
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People on July 9th: birthdates

Pat Allingham: 1978 (is 31 in 2009, 32 in 2010)
Country Musician, of Emerson Drive
Marc Almond: 1956 (is 53 in 2009, 54 in 2010)?
Modern Rock Singer, Composer, English, FN:Peter; lead of Soft Cell "Sex Dwarf", soloist; some say b. Jul 9, 1957 (is 52 in 2009), or b. Jul 9, 1959 (is 50 in 2009)
Ed Ames: 1927 (is 82 in 2009, 83 in 2010)
Singer, TV/Stage Actor, b. in Malden, MA; Daniel Boone's Mingo the indian; The Ames Bros; RLN:Urick; Famous "tomahawk to the balls" thrower on Tonight Show '64
Colin Bailey: 1934 (is 75 in 2009, 76 in 2010)
Jazz Performer, Drummer
David Ball: 1953 (is 56 in 2009, 57 in 2010)
Country Singer
Lisa Banes: 1955 (is 54 in 2009, 55 in 2010)
Actress, Cocktail, Young Guns, Dragonfly
Frank Bello: 1965 (is 44 in 2009, 45 in 2010)
Heavy Metal Bassist, of Anthrax
Buddy Bregman: 1930 (is 79 in 2009, 80 in 2010)
Bandleader, Composer, Arranger, Jule Styne's nephew; provided jazz backing for Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Fred Astaire, TV, & records
Chris Cooper: 1951 (is 58 in 2009, 59 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, October Sky, American Beauty, The Patriot, Adaptation, Seabiscuit, Jarhead, Breach, The Kingdom
Ewa Da Cruz: yr unknown
Actress, As the World Turns' Vienna Hyatt
Brian Dennehy: 1938 (is 71 in 2009, 72 in 2010)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, b. in Bridgeport, CT; Semi-Tough, Foul Play, 10, Silverado, Cocoon, Presumed Innocent, Pearl; Jennifer Knott's hubby, Birdland's Dr. Brian McKenzie; some say 1939 or 1940, AP says 1938
Dan Estrin: 1976 (is 33 in 2009, 34 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Performer, of Hoobastank
Kate Garner: 1953 (is 56 in 2009, 57 in 2010)
Alternative Rock Performer, of Haisi Fantayzee
Kelvin Grant: 1971 (is 38 in 2009, 39 in 2010)
Guitarist, Singer, of Musical Youth
Ty Robert Gretzky: 1990 (is 19 in 2009, 20 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Paula & Wayne's son
Scott Grimes: 1971 (is 38 in 2009, 39 in 2010)
Actor, Party of Five's Will McCorkle, American Dad
James Hampton: 1936 (is 73 in 2009, 74 in 2010)?
TV/Movie Actor, b. in Oklahoma City; F Troop's bugler Hannibal Dobbs, Doris Day Show's Leroy B. Simpson, Love American Style player, Maggie's Len, The China Syndrome; some say b. Jul 9, 1939 (is 70 in 2009)
Tom Hanks: 1956 (is 53 in 2009, 54 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, b. in Concord, CA; Bosom Buddies' Kip Wilson (Buffy), Big, The Money Pit, Dragnet, Joe Vs. the Volcano, Splash, Turner & Hooch, Punchline, A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, My Boyfriend's Back, Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Toy Story's Woody, A League Of Their Own, That Thing You Do, The Burbs, Saving Private Ryan, You've Got Mail, The Green Mile, Cast Away, Road to Perdition, Catch Me If You Can, The Lady Killers, The Terminal, The Polar Express, The Da Vinci Code, Charlie Wilson's War
Lee Hazlewood: 1929 (is 80 in 2009, 81 in 2010)
Music Producer, Singer, Songwriter, co-wrote most of Duane Eddy's material
Georgie Henley: 1995 (is 14 in 2009, 15 in 2010)
Actress, The Chronicles of Narnia films
David Hockney: 1937 (is 72 in 2009, 73 in 2010)
Artist, English, pop art
Jaylen Dushone James: 2003 (is 6 in 2009, 7 in 2010)
Celebrity Daughter, Countess Vaughn and Joseph's daughter
Spike Jones: 1946 (is 63 in 2009, 64 in 2010)
NFL Player, not the zany bandleader
Jim Kerr: 1959 (is 50 in 2009, 51 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Singer, Songwriter, Scotish, b. in Glasgow; of Simple Minds; Chrissie Hynde's hubby
Dean Koontz: 1945 (is 64 in 2009, 65 in 2010)
Sci-fi Writer
Bobby Leslie: 1971 (is 38 in 2009, 39 in 2010)
Pop Singer, of Guys Next Door
Courtney Love: 1964 (is 45 in 2009, 46 in 2010)
Singer, Movie Actress, lead of Hole; Kurt Cobain's widow; movie: The People vs. Larry Flynt, Man on the Moon
Nathaniel Marston: 1975 (is 34 in 2009, 35 in 2010)
Soap Actor, As the World Turns' Eddie Silva, One Life to Live's Al Holden #8/Michael McBain
Kelly McGillis: 1957 (is 52 in 2009, 53 in 2010)
Movie/Stage Actress, b. in Newport Beach, CA; The Accused, Witness, Top Gun
Jesse McReynolds: 1929 (is 80 in 2009, 81 in 2010)
Bluegrass Performer, Singer, Mandolin, of Jim & Jesse
John "Mitch" Mitchell: 1946 (is 63 in 2009, 64 in 2010)?
HALL OF FAMER, Rock & Roll Drummer, British, of Jimi Hendrix Experience and other bands; some say b. Jun 9, 1947 (is 62 in 2009), b. Jun 9, 1947 (is 62 in 2009), or b. Jul 9, 1947 (is 62 in 2009)
Enrique Murciano: 1973 (is 36 in 2009, 37 in 2010)
Actor, Without a Trace's Danny Taylor
Xavier Muriel: 1968 (is 41 in 2009, 42 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Performer, of Buckcherry
Mitchel Musso: 1991 (is 18 in 2009, 19 in 2010)
Actor, Hannah Montana's Oliver Oken
Fred Norris: 1955 (is 54 in 2009, 55 in 2010)
Comedy Writer, Howard Stern Show
David O'Hara: 1965 (is 44 in 2009, 45 in 2010)
Actor
Dick Orkin: 1933 (is 76 in 2009, 77 in 2010)
Actor, Radio Actor, Comedian, of Dick & Bert (Berdis) in commercials 70-80s; Tim Conway Show; WCFL Chicago's voice and genius behind Chickenman and the Tooth Fairy
Linda Park: 1978 (is 31 in 2009, 32 in 2010)
Actress, Enterprise's Ensign Hoshi Sato
Megan Parlen: 1980 (is 29 in 2009, 30 in 2010)
Actress, Hang Time's Mary Beth Pepperton
Jerry Penacoli: 1956 (is 53 in 2009, 54 in 2010)
TV Talk Show Host, Attitudes
Suzanne Rogers: yr unknown
Soap Actress, Days of Our Lives' Maggie Horton
Richard Roundtree: 1942 (is 67 in 2009, 68 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, b. in New Rochelle, NY; Shaft's John Shaft, Roots, Generations' Daniel Reubens, Roc's Russell, Shaft 2000, As the World Turns' Oliver Travers, Speed Racer
Fred Savage: 1976 (is 33 in 2009, 34 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, Director, b. in Highland Park, IL; MN:A.; Morningstar/Eveningstar's Alan, The Wonder Years' Kevin Arnold, The Princess Bride, Working
O. J. Simpson: 1947 (is 62 in 2009, 63 in 2010)
HALL OF FAMER, NFL Runningback, TV/Movie Actor, Football Announcer, College Ftbl Player, b. in San Francisco; H of F NCAA & Pro; OJ:Orenthal James, not Orange Juice! The Juice #32; led USC to 2 Rose Bowls 60s, won Heisman Trophy in 1968 at USC, Buffalo Bill rushed for 2003 yds '73 (MVP); AFC leading rusher 4X's, 11236 career yards, 203 receptions, 990 yards kickoff returns, 14368 combined net yards, 5 Pro Bowls; Roots' Kadi Touray, Monday Night Football; Hertz commercial sprinter
Debbie Sledge: 1954 (is 55 in 2009, 56 in 2010)
Rhythm and Blues Singer, of Sister Sledge
Jimmy Smits: 1958 (is 51 in 2009, 52 in 2010)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Soap Actor, b. in New York City; L.A. Law's Victor Sifuentes, Switch, NYPD Blue's Det. Bobby Simone, Piece of Glory; some say 1955
John Tesh: 1952 (is 57 in 2009, 58 in 2010)
TV Host, Sportscaster, Pianist, Composer, Keyboardist, TV Talk Show Host, Entertainment Tonight 1986-96, One on One With John Tesh, Bobby's World (composer), Connie Sellecca's hubby; NN: The Blond Frankenstein (now, now, we're only kidding around with John)
Kiely Williams: 1986 (is 23 in 2009, 24 in 2010)
Rhythm and Blues Singer, of 3lw

People on July 9th: birth anniversaries

Kay Aldridge: 1917=d.Jan 12, 1995 (was 77)
Movie Actress, Model, Philanthropist, one of the most photographed women in the country during the 1930s
Franz Boas: 1858=d.Dec 22, 1942 (was 84)
Scientist, Anthropologist, Linguist, German
Ronnie Burns: 1935=d.Nov 14, 2007 (was 72)
Actor, George & Gracie's adopted son & on Burns & Allen, currently a businessman
Clarence Campbell: 1905=d.Jun 24, 1984 (was 78)
HALL OF FAMER, Sportsfigure, Executive, Canadian, Hockey Official; NHL prez 1946-77
Barbara Cartland: 1901=d.May 21, 2000 (was 98)
Author, Novelist, English, over 250 books!; Princess Di's step-grandmother
Alan Dale: 1928=d.Apr 20, 2002 (was 73)
Baritone, Variety Show Host, Pop Singer, Musician, RN:Aldo Sigismondi; Own TV Show
"Leo" Dandurand: 1889=d.????
Sportsfigure, Businessperson, co-owner Montreal Canadiens
Joe Darensbourg: 1906=d.Jun, 1985
Clarinetist
Sir George Darwin: 1845=d.Dec 7, 1912 (was 67)
Astronomer, theorized Moon was pulled out of Pacific Ocean
Thomas Davenport: 1802?=d.Jul 6, 1851 (was 48)
Inventor, the first commercially successful electric motor 1837; some say b. Jul 19, 1802
Eddie Dean: 1907=d.Mar 4, 1999 (was 91)
Actor, Singer, Cowboy actor
Harold C. Fox: 1910=d.Jul 28, 1996 (was 86)
Fashion Designer, Musician
John Paul II Getty: 1932=d.Apr 17, 2003 (was 70)
Executive, US/British oil magnate/billionaire (Getty Oil); J.P.'s son
Gwen Guthrie: 1950=d.Feb 3, 1999 (was 48)
Soul Singer
Jester Hairston: 1901=d.Jan 18, 2000 (was 98)
Actor, Composer, Amen's Rolly Forbes, That's My Mama's Wildcat; b. 1909?
Lee Hazelwood: 1929=d.Aug 4, 2007 (was 78)
Songwriter, Music Producer, worked behind a slew of hits for Duane Eddy, Nancy Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and others.
Sir Edward Heath: 1916=d.Jul 17, 2005 (was 89)
Prime Minister, English, was British prime minister from 1970-74 and took Britain into the then European Economic Community.
Edwin James Houston: 1847=d.Mar 1, 1914 (was 66)
Engineer, electrical engineer who influenced the development of commercial lighting in the United States.
Elias Howe: 1819=d.Oct 3, 1867 (was 48)
Inventor, b. in Spencer, MA; The Sewing Machine
H. V. Kaltenborn: 1878=d.Jun 14, 1965 (was 86)
Newscaster, Commentator, Famous & prestigious Dean of Radio Commentators 30s-40s
King Hassan II Of Morocco: 1929=d.Jul 23, 1999 (was 70)
King, Moroccan, king 1961-99
Donald McPherson: 1941=d.Jul 4, 1971 (was 29)
Soul Singer, of The Main Ingredient
Molly O'Day: 1923=d.Dec 5, 1987 (was 64)
Country Singer, RN:LaVerne Williamson; NOT to be confused with the former Our Gang actress
Leonard Pennario: 1924=d.Jun 27, 2008 (was 83)
Musician, Composer, Pianist, Classical
Ann Ward Radcliffe: 1764=d.Feb 7, 1823 (was 58)
Novelist, Poet, English, horror novels
Ottorino Respighi: 1879=d.Apr 18, 1936 (was 56)
Composer, Italian, b. in Bologna; best known for his songs and descriptive symphonic works "Pini di Roma" and "Fontane di Roma."
Bon "Ronald" Scott: 1946=d.Feb 19, 1980 (was 33)
Heavy Metal Singer, Songwriter, Australian, Scotish, of AC/DC; Big Balls
Percy Le Baron Spencer: 1894=d.????
Inventor, microwave oven
Ted Steele: 1917=d.1985
Bandleader, TV Host, Singer, Pianist, of Perry Como's show, now a radio exec; unsure of ddate
Dorothy Thompson: 1894=d.Jan 30, 1961 (was 66)
Journalist, Author, American

People on July 9th: death anniversaries

Melvin Belli: 1996 (was 88)/b.Jul 29, 1907
Attorney/Lawyer, Author, famed criminal attorney; NN:The King Of Torts
Giovanni Bononcini: 1747 (was 76)/b.Jul 18, 1670
Composer, Italian, of operas
Edmund Burke: 1797 (was 68)/b.Jan 12, 1729 N.S.
Philosopher, Statesman, Politician, Orator, British, famous Whig (Reflections on the Revolution).; other style says b. Jan 1, 1729 O.S.
Rafael Campos: 1985 (was 49)/b.May 13, 1936
TV/Movie Actor, Blackboard Jungle, Rhoda's Ramon, Centennial, V
Benjamin N. Cardozo: 1938 (was 68)/b.May 24, 1870
Supreme Court Justice
John Jr. Drew: 1927 (was 73)/b.Nov 13, 1853
Actor, Mrs Drew's son
James Farmer: 1999 (was 79)/b.Jan 12, 1920
Civil Rights Leader, Founder, of Congress of Racial Equity
King Camp Gillette: 1932 (was 77)/b.Jan 5, 1855
Inventor, Manufacturer, Safety razor father
Vernon Grant: 1990 (was 88)/b.Apr 26, 1902
Illustrator, Snap Crackle & Pop creator; magazine & book illustrator
Kevin Hagen: 2005 (was 77)/b.Apr 3, 1928
Actor, Shenandoah, Little House on the Prarie
John Indrisano: 1968 (was 62)/b.Nov 1, 1905
Actor, O.K. Crackerby's chauffer
King Ferdinand IV: 1654 (was 20)/b.Sep 8, 1633
King, King of Bohemia (from 1646) and of Hungary (from 1647) and king of the Romans (from 1653).
King Philip V Of Spain: 1746 (was 62)/b.Dec 19, 1683
King, French, King of Spain (1700-24, 24-46)
Charles Lane: 2007 (was 102)/b.Jan 26, 1905
Actor, The Lucy Show's Mr. Barnsdahl, Petticoat Junction's Homer Bedloe, Pruitts of Southhampton
Douglas MacLean: 1967 (was 77)/b.Jan 10, 1890
Actor, Comedian, Producer, silent films
Joseph "Wingy" Manone: 1982 (was 82)/b.Feb 13, 1900
Jazz Trumpeter, Singer, Bandleader
Frank Mayo: 1963 (was 74)/b.Jun 28, 1889
Movie Actor, silent era
Jackie Presser: 1988 (was 61)/b.Aug 6, 1926
Leader, Teamsters prez 1980s
Will Jr. Rogers: 1993 (was 81)/b.Oct 20, 1911
TV Host, Movie Actor, Humorist, Congressperson, b. in New York City; Will's son; some say Oct 12, 1910 or 1912
Isabel Sanford: 2004 (was 86)/b.Aug 29, 1917
TV Actress, b. in New York City; All in the Family's & The Jeffersons' Louise Jefferson; some say 1933 or 1922
Eric Sevareid: 1992 (was 79)/b.Nov 26, 1912
HALL OF FAMER, Newscaster, Journalist, Commentator, Philosopher, FN:Arnold; CBS News
Cornelia Otis Skinner: 1979 (was 78)/b.May 30, 1901
Movie/Stage Actress, Author
Jeff Smith: 2004 (was 65)/b.Jan 22, 1939
Chef, The Frugal Gourmet
James Jesse Strang: 1856 (was 43)/b.Mar 21, 1813
King, King of America (What a mental case!)
Gilbert Charles Stuart: 1828 (was 72)/b.Dec 3, 1755
Painter, American portraits such as Presidents Monroe, Jefferson and Madison; one of the great portrait painters of his era and the creator of a distinctively American portrait style.
Zachary Taylor: 1850 (was 65)/b.Nov 24, 1784
President, b. in Montebello, VA; 12th U.S. President (Mar 5, 1849-July 9, 1850) b. in Orange County, Virginia; died at the White House, having served only one year and four months of his term. Tests performed on Taylor's exhumed remains in 1991 showed he had died of natural causes --and not poison, as a writer had speculated.
Jan Van Eyck: 1441/b.1380
Painter, Flemish artist who was famous for his painting of the altarpiece in the cathedral in Ghen
Earl Warren: 1974 (was 83)/b.Mar 19, 1891
SuprmeCt ChiefJustice, Governor, Calif gov, 14th supreme court chief justice (1953-69); d. July 19?
Milan Williams: 2006 (was 58)/b.Mar 28, 1948
Keyboardist, Singer/Guitarist, Drummer, Trombonist, Rhythm and Blues Musician, Pianist, Songwriter, of The Commodores
Barbara Woodhouse: 1988 (was 78)/b.May 9, 1910
Author, RFN:Blackburn; dog trainer
Thomas "Tom" Yawkey: 1976 (was 73)/b.Feb 21, 1903
HALL OF FAMER, Sports Owner, Executive, owned the Boston Red Sox 1933-76

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