2012 Event An early work by noted childhood fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen, titled, 'The Tallow Candle", is found at the bottom of a filing box at the National Archives of Funen 1998 Event Lyrics to "Candle in the Wind 1997," auctioned for $442,500 1997 Event 1st time a Channukah candle is officially lit in Vatican City 1997 Event Elton John releases Diana tribute 'Candle in the Wind 1997' 1996 Death Preston Lockwood, actor (House of Windsor, Black Candle), dies at 83 1963 Death William R Titterton, English author (Candle of the Stars), dies at 87 1947 Birthday Elton John, born in Pinner, England, also known as Reginald Kenneth Dwight, singer 'Rocketman' and 'Candle in the Wind' 1945 Birthday John Lodge, born in Birmingham, England, musician, singer, songwriter, bass guitar player, member of The Moody Blues rock band, created songs 'Candle of Life', 'Eyes of a Child', 'Send Me No Wine' 1942 Birthday Rob de Nijs, Dutch singer, Put a candle in your window 1941 Event Maxwell Anderson's "Candle in the Wind," premieres in New York City 1912 Birthday Preston Lockwood, actor, House of Windsor, Black Candle
