Today in History for 5th October 2016:
Historical Events
1896 – William Gillette’s “Secret Service,” premieres in NYC
1947 – 1st Presidential address televised from White House- Harry Truman
1975 – 26th Formula One WDC: Niki Lauda wins by 19.5 points
1978 – Over 30 major nations ratify the Environmental Modification Convention which prohibits environmental modification techniques
1979 – MLB National League Championship: Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds, 3 games to 0
1995 – “Company” opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 68 performances
Famous Birthdays
1743 – Giuseppi Gazzaniga, composer
1822 – Hans Hampel, Czech composer, born in Prague (d. 1884)
1949 – B. W. Stevenson, American singer (d. 1988)
1970 – Josie Bissett, actress (Jane Mancini-Melrose Place), born in Seattle, Washington
1970 – Tina Poitras, Thompson Manitoba, 10k walker (Olympics-96)
1974 – Douglas Emerson, actor (Robbie-Herbie the Love Bug), born in Glendale, California
Famous Deaths
1564 – Pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer
1714 – Kaibara Ekiken, Japanese philosopher (b. 1630)
1906 – Raja Ravi Varma, Indian painter, dies at 58
1924 – Joseph Vezina, composer, dies at 75
1944 – Joseph B “Aristide” Maillol, French sculptor/graphic artist, dies
1997 – Brian Pillman, American professional wrestler (b. 1962)