1989 Death Irving Berlin, composer (God Bless America), dies at 101 1986 Death Kate Smith, singer (God Bless America), dies in Raleigh North Carolina at 78 1979 Death Julian Orchard, actor (Perfect Friday, Bless this House), dies at 49 1976 Event Reverend Sun Myung Moon holds "God Bless America" convention 1960 Birthday Cathy Moriarty, born in Bronx, New York, actress, Raging Bull, Bless This House 1951 Event "Bless You All" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater New York City after 84 performances 1950 Event "Bless You All" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater New York City for 84 performances 1950 Birthday Sally Geeson, born in Sussex, England, actress, Bless This House 1947 Event "Bless the Bride" musical opens in London 1940 Birthday Lee Greenwood, country singer, God Bless the USA 1939 Event Kate Smith 1st sings Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" 1931 Birthday Kristin Hunter, Eggleston, U.S. author, God Bless the Child 1909 Birthday Kate Smith, singer, God Bless America, Philadelphia Flyer luck charm 600 Event Pope Gregory the Great decreea saying "God bless You" is the correct response to a sneeze
