1982 Death Paul Lynde, actor (Bye Bye Birdie, Bewitched), dies at 55 1981 Event "Bring Back Birdie" closes at Martin Beck Theater New York City after 4 performances 1981 Event "Bring Back Birdie" opens at Martin Beck Theater New York City for 4 performances 1961 Event "Bye Bye Birdie" closes at Martin Beck Theater New York City after 607 performances 1961 Event 15th Tony Awards: Becket and Bye Bye Birdie win 1960 Event "Bye Bye Birdie" opens at Martin Beck Theater New York City for 607 performances 1956 Event AP names Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbets as NL Manager of the Year 1942 Birthday Bobby Rydell, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rock singer, Wild One, Bye Bye Birdie 1941 Birthday Ann Margret, born in Valsjobya Sweden, actress, Bye Bye Birdie, Tommy
