1975 Death John Dierkes, actor (Red Badge of Courage), dies at 69 1971 Death Christopher Dark, actor (Man Behind the Badge), dies at 51 1939 Birthday Verna Bloom, born in Lynn, Massachusetts, actress, After Hours, Badge 373 1922 Birthday Royal Dano, New York City, actor, Red Badge of Courage, Cocaine Wars, House II 1900 Death Stephen Crane, author (Red Badge of Courage), dies at 28 1871 Birthday Stephen Crane, U.S., novelist/poet, Red Badge of Courage 1782 Event George Washington creates Honorary Badge of Distinction 1451 Event Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa orders Jews of Holland to wear a badge 1269 Event King Louis IX of Frances decrees all Jews must wear a badge of shame
