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2002 Death - Jonathan Harris, TV actor, TV's Lost in Space, dies at 84

2002 Death - Richard Harris, actor, Camelot, dies at 72

2001 Death - Marvin Harris, American Scientist

1998 Event - Larry Wayne Harris and Bill Levitt arrested for possession of anthrax

1996 Death - Eddie Harris, saxophonist/composer, dies at 62

1996 Event - Chris Harris scores 130 in losing New Zealand side vs. Australia, World Cup

1995 Death - Rob Harris, sky surfer, dies while skydiving at 28

1995 Death - Molly Harris, actress/writer (Immortal), dies at 82

1995 Death - Phil Harris, Linton In, actor/comedian (Jack Benny Show), dies at 89

1995 Death - Robert Harris, actor (Werewolf of London), dies at 95

1995 Death - Maxwell Henley Harris, Austrian poet/publisher (Critics), dies at 73

1993 Event - 93rd U.S. Golf Amateur Championship won by John Harris

1992 Event - Governor Cuomo grants Jean Harris (Scarsdale Diet Dr. killer) clemency

1992 Event - Randy Myers blows his 6th save of the season and it marks the 5th time he's blown a potential win for Greg Harris

1992 Death - William E Harris, entertainer, dies

1992 Death - Robert Harris, murderer, executed in California's gas chamber at 39

1992 Death - Robert Alton Harris, American Criminal

1992 Death - Gene Harris, entertainer, dies after long illness

1991 Death - Cassandra Harris, actress (For Your Eyes Only), dies of cancer at 39

1991 Event - Ex-postal worker Joseph Harris kills 4 postal workers

1990 Death - Robin Harris, actor (House Party, Mo' Better Blues), dies at 36

1989 Event - Barbara Harris becomes 1st female bishop of a U.S. Episcopal church

1989 Event - Barbara Clementine Harris consecrated 1st female bishop (Episcopalian)

1988 Death - Fox Harris, actor (Alienator, Warlords, Sid and Nancy), dies

1988 Death - Bill Harris, U.S. guitarist (Clovers-Love Potion No 9), dies at 63

1988 Event - Barbara C Harris of Massachusetts, elected 1st woman Episcopal bishop

1988 Death - Harris Glenn Divine, dies of natural causes at 42

1988 Death - Divine, Harris Milstead, female impersonator (Pink Flamingos), dies

1987 Event - Danny Harris beats Edwin Moses, ends streak of 122 cons hurdle wins

1987 Death - Norman Harris, guitarist (O'Jays), dies at 39 of heart failure

1986 Death - Sydney J. Harris, journalist, wrote, syndicated column, 'Strictly Personal', wrote for Chicago Daily News, Chicago Sun-Times, political positions placed him on the list of Nixon political opponents, wrote, 'The Authentic Person: Dealing with Dilemma', dies in Chicago, Illinois

1985 Death - Patricia Roberts Harris, (Rep-D), dies at 60

1984 Death - Arthur T "Bomber" Harris, bombed nazi-Germany, dies

1984 Death - Arthur Travors Harris, marshal of British RAF, dies

1983 Event - Franco Harris becomes 3rd NFL to rush 11,000 yards

1982 Event - WQXI, Atlanta, is 1st to use Harris Corp AM stereo system

1982 Death - Addie "Micki" Harris, U.S. singer (Shirelles-Mama Said), dies at 42

1981 Death - Robert H Harris, actor (Jake-Goldbergs), dies at 72

1981 Event - Jean Harris sentenced 15-to-life for slaying of Scarsdale Diet Dr

1981 Event - Jean Harris is convicted of murdering Scarsdale diet doctor Tarnower

1980 Event - Mel Harris appears on M*A*S*H in "Cementing Relationships"

1980 Death - Herman Tarnower, doctor (Scarsdale Diet), killed by Jean Harris

1979 Death - Roy Harris, U.S. composer, dies at 81

1978 Birthday - Joshua Harris, actor, Locked Up: A Mother's Rage

1978 Event - Emily and William Harris plead guilty to 1974 kidnapping of Patty Hearst

1976 Event - Patricia R. Harris named secretary of Housing and Urban Development

1975 Birthday - Kenny Harris, safety for the Arizona Cardinals

1975 Event - Billy Herman, Earl Averill, and Bucky Harris elected to Hall of Fame

1975 Event - Superbowl IX: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Minnesota Vikings, 16-6 in New Orleans Superbowl MVP: Franco Harris, Pittsburgh, RB

1974 Birthday - Walt Harris, cornerback for the Chicago Bears

1974 Birthday - Jon Harris, defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles

1974 Event - Despite Billy Harris' hat trick Islanders lose 3-4

1973 Birthday - George Harris, WLAF cornerback for the London Monarchs

1973 Event - Cubs trade Ferguson Jenkins to Rangers for Bill Madlock and Vic Harris

1973 Death - William H Harris, composer, dies at 90

1973 Birthday - Neil Patrick Harris, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, actor, Doogie Howser MD

1973 Death - Stacy Harris, actor (NOPD, Doorway to Danger), dies at 54

1973 Birthday - Anthony Harris, linebacker for the Miami Dolphins

1972 Event - Billy Harris failed in 1st Islander penalty shot

1972 Birthday - Johnnie Harris, CFL linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts

1972 Birthday - Derrick Harris, running back for the St. Louis Rams

1972 Birthday - Sean Harris, NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears

1971 Birthday - Tammy Harris, Williamstown, New York, Miss America-New York State 1997

1971 Birthday - Bernardo Harris, NFL linebacker, Green Bay Packers Superbowl 31

1971 Birthday - Taunya Harris, Miss USA-New Mexico 1997

1971 Birthday - Michelle Harris, born in Newark Delaware, Miss America-Delaware 1996

1970 Birthday - Raymont Harris, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears

1970 Birthday - Lucious Harris, NBA guard, New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks

1970 Birthday - Cooper Harris, CFL linebacker for the Hamilton Tiger Cats

1970 Birthday - Ronnie Harris, NFL wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks

1970 Birthday - Mark Harris, wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers

1969 Birthday - Chris Harris, cricketer, son of Zin New Zealand all-rounder in ODI's

1969 Birthday - Corey Harris, NFL cornerback, Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins

1969 Birthday - Robert Harris, NFL defensive end for the New York Giants

1969 Death - John Wyndham, Parkes Lucas B Harris, author (Chrysalids), dies at 65

1968 Birthday - James Harris, NFL defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings

1968 Event - Richard Harris releases "MacArthur Park"

1968 Birthday - Dionna Harris, born in Wilmington Delaware, softball outfielder, 1996 Olympic gold

1968 Birthday - Jackie Harris, NFL tight end, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1966 Birthday - Rod Harris, CFL slot back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders

1966 Birthday - Odie Harris, NFL safety and defensive back for the Houston Oilers

1965 Birthday - Barbra Fontana Harris, born in Manhattan Beach, California, volleyballer, 1996 Olympics

1965 Birthday - Danny Harris, born in Torrance, California, 400m hurdler 1984 Olympics silver

1965 Event - Patricia R. Harris named 1st U.S. black female ambassador (Luxembourg)

1965 Birthday - Fran Harris, WNBA guard for the Houston Comets

1964 Birthday - Gail Harris, Dewsbury England, actress, Virtual Desire

1964 Birthday - Lenny Harris, born in Miami, Florida, infielder for the Cincinnati Reds

1964 Birthday - Tim Harris, NFL defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers

1964 Birthday - Harris Barton, NFL tackle for the San Francisco 49ers

1964 Birthday - Ted Harris Poley, born in Englewood, New Jersey, rocker, Danger Danger-Screw It

1963 Event - "Nick Teen and Al K Hall" by Rolf Harris peaks at #95

1963 Birthday - Harris Huizingh, soccer player, FC Groningen

1962 Event - Harris County voters approve all-weather stadium for Houston Colt .45s

1962 Event - Roy Harris' 8th Symphony, premieres in SF

1961 Birthday - Jared Harris, born in London, England, actor, known for role of Lane Pryce on 'Mad Men' television series

1958 Event - Floyd Patterson TKOs Roy Harris in 13 for heavyweight boxing title

1957 Birthday - Katherine Harris, American Politician

1957 Birthday - Steve Harris, born in London, hard rock bassist, Iron Maiden-Gypsy's Kiss

1956 Birthday - Mel Harris, born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, actress, Hope-30 Something

1956 Birthday - Bernard A. Harris, Jr., born in Temple Texas, MD/Astronaut, STS-55, 63

1955 Birthday - Lusia Mae Harris, born in Minter City, Mississippi, basketball player, Silver Medal 1976 Olympics

1950 Birthday - Ed Harris, Tenafly, New Jersey, actor, Right Stuff, Swing Shift, Walker, Coma

1950 Birthday - Damon Harris, born in Baltimore, Maryland, rocker, Temptations-My Girl

1950 Birthday - Vic Harris, born in Los Angeles, California, baseball player, second baseman for Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball teams

1950 Birthday - Franco Harris, NFL fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers

1948 Birthday - Ronald W. Harris, born in Canton, Ohio, lightweight boxer, Gold Medal 1968 Olympics

1948 Birthday - Tim Harris, rocker, Foundations

1947 Birthday - James Harris, born in Monroe, Louisiana, NFL quarterback, Buffalo, Louisiana, San Diego

1947 Birthday - Emmylou Harris, born in Birmingham, Alabama, country singer, Together Again

1947 Birthday - Major Harris, U.S. R&B-singer, Love won't Let me wait

1945 Birthday - Divine, Harris Glenn Milstead, born in Baltimore, Maryland, actress, Pink Flamingo

1945 Birthday - Harris Glenn Divine, Baltimore MD

1945 Birthday - Barbara Harris, U.S. singer, Toys-A Lover's Concerto

1943 Birthday - Oscar Harris, Surinames/Dutch singer, Try a Little Love

1943 Birthday - Stu Gilliam, Detroit, actor/comedian, Roll Out, Harris and Company

1943 Death - William Victor Harris, composer, dies at 73

1942 Birthday - Phil Harris, English carpet manufacturer/multi-millionaire

1942 Birthday - Anita Harris, singer and actress, Follow that Camel

1942 Birthday - Tony Meehan, born in New End, England, born Daniel Joseph Anthony Meehan, musician, drummer, founding member of the Shadows with Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Jet Harris

1941 Event - Arthur T "Bomber" Harris becomes British Air Marshal

1941 Event - Roy Harris' "Ballad of a Railroad Man," premieres

1940 Event - Elmer Harris' "Johnny Belinda," premieres in New York City

1940 Birthday - Addie "Micki" Harris, Passaic, New Jersey, singer, Shirelles-Soldier Boy

1939 Event - Bucky Harris signs to manage Washington again

1939 Birthday - Jet Harris, born in London, rock bassist, Drifters

1939 Birthday - Don "Sugarcane" Harris, rocker/actor, Soup for 1, Greeased Lightning

1939 Event - Roy Harris' 3rd Symphony, premieres in Boston

1938 Birthday - John Harris Harbison, Orange, New Jersey, composer

1937 Birthday - Peter M. Harris, Official Solicitor, Supreme Court

1936 Birthday - Estelle Harris, actress, Estelle Castanza-Seinfeld

1936 Birthday - John Harris, British cricket player

1935 Birthday - Barbara Harris, Sandra Mankwitz, actress, Plaza Suite, Family Plot

1934 Birthday - Eddie Harris, saxophonist/composer

1933 Birthday - Roger Harris, cricketer, New Zealand opening batsman vs England 1959

1933 Birthday - Ed Jenkins, born in Young Harris, Georgia, Representative-D-Georgia 1977 - 1993

1931 Death - Frank Harris, Irish Author

1931 Birthday - Thurston Harris, born in Indianapolis, vocalist, Little Bitty Pretty One

1930 Birthday - Fred R. Harris, born in Oklahoma, Senator-D-Oklahoma 1964 - 1973

1930 Birthday - Bob Harris, born in Long Beach, California, actor, Jim-Troubleshooters

1930 Birthday - Richard Harris, Ire, actor, Man Called Horse, singer, MacArthur Park

1930 Birthday - Rosemary Harris, Ashby Suffolk England, actress, Holocaust

1930 Birthday - Barbara Harris, 1st U.S. Episcopal female bishop

1930 Birthday - Rolf Harris, Australian/British cartoonist

1929 Birthday - Paul Harris Turok, composer

1929 Birthday - Harris W. Fawell, born in West Chicago, Illinois, Representative-R-Illinois 1985 - 1999

1927 Birthday - Marvin Harris, American Scientist

1927 Birthday - Zin Harris, cricketer, father of Chris New Zealand batsman in 50's and 60's

1926 Birthday - Harris Wofford, born in New York City, New York, Senator-R-Pennsylvania 1991 - 1995

1925 Birthday - Julie Harris, Grosse Pt, Michigan, actress, Bell Jar, East of Eden

1925 Birthday - Anne Harris, CEO, National Federation of Women's Institutes

1925 Birthday - Bill Harris, U.S. guitarist, Clovers-Good Lovin'

1925 Event - "Tea For Two" by Marion Harris hit #1

1925 Birthday - Henry Harris, British professor of medicine

1924 Birthday - Patricia Roberts Harris, 1st U.S. black woman cabinet member

1924 Event - Bucky Harris, 27, becomes youngest baseball manager (Washington Senators)

1921 Birthday - Maxwell Henley Harris, Australian poet/publisher, Gift of Blood

1921 Birthday - Wilson Harris, Guayanese author

1921 Birthday - Lou Harris, pollster, Lou Harris Poll

1920 Birthday - Paul Foster, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, singer, Soul Stirrers gospel group member, sang with Robert Harris, Sam Cooke, Rising Stars, Golden Echoes, memorable recording 'Be With Me Jesus'

1918 Event - Actor Charlie Chaplin (29) weds Mildred Harris (17)

1917 Birthday - Sydney J. Harris, born in London, England, journalist, wrote, syndicated column, 'Strictly Personal', wrote for Chicago Daily News, Chicago Sun-Times, political positions placed him on the list of Nixon political opponents, wrote, 'The Authentic Person: Dealing with Dilemma'

1916 Birthday - Tony Harris, cricketer, Springbok 5/8th, Test batsman,

1915 Birthday - Wynonie Harris, rocker

1914 Birthday - Jonathan Harris, actor, Dr. Zachary Smith-Lost in Space

1914 Event - Harris Theater (Candler, Coan and Harris) opens at 226 W 42nd St. New York City

1913 Birthday - Molly Harris, actress/writer, Immortal

1913 Birthday - Ronald Harris, British 1st Church Estates Commissioner

1912 Birthday - William Gordon Harris, civil engineer

1909 Birthday - Zellig S Harris, U.S. linguist

1908 Death - Joel Chandler Harris, created Uncle Remus, dies at 59

1906 Event - Joseph Harris (Boston) and Jack Coombs (A's) pitch complete 24 inn game

1904 Birthday - Harris Rhoad, rocker

1903 Birthday - John Wyndham P L B Harris, U.S., sci-fi author, Day of the Triffids

1903 Birthday - Phil Harris, born in Linton, Indiana, actor, Anything Goes, Robin Hood

1901 Birthday - Mildred Harris, Cheyenne, Wyoming, actress, No No Nannette

1900 Birthday - Robert Harris, actor, Big Caper, Laughing Anne

1900 Birthday - Jed Harris, producer/director, Billy Rose Show, Operation Mad Ball

1898 Birthday - [Le]Roy Harris, Oklahoma, composer, When Johnny Comes Marching Home

1897 Death - Clement Harris, composer, dies at 25

1896 Birthday - Bucky Harris, baseball manager, Phillies, Yankees

1892 Birthday - Arthur Harris, Cheltenham, Marshal of the RAF

1883 Birthday - William H Harris, composer

1881 Birthday - Kristian Elster, Norwegian author, Less bror Harris

1871 Birthday - Clement Harris, composer

1869 Event - Black candidate for lt governor of Va, Dr. J H Harris, defeated

1869 Birthday - William Victor Harris, composer

1864 Death - David Bullock Harris, U.S. Confederate colonel, dies of yellow fever

1856 Birthday - Frank Harris, Galway England, writer

1856 Birthday - Frank Harris, England, journalist and writer, My Life and Loves

1851 Birthday - Lord Harris, cricketer, 4 Tests for England MCC big-wig

1848 Birthday - Joel Chandler Harris, U.S. journalist, created Uncle Remus stories

1845 Death - Richard Harris Barham, English Comedian

1834 Birthday - Nathaniel Harrison Harris, Brigadier General Confederate Army

1832 Birthday - Daniel Harris Reynolds, Brigadier General Confederate Army

1830 Birthday - Mary Harris Jones, Mother Jones, activist

1829 Birthday - Mary Harris Thompson, 1st American woman surgeon

1824 Birthday - Elisha Harris, U.S., physician/found American Public Health Assoc

1818 Birthday - Isham Green Harris, Governor, Confederacy

1815 Birthday - Tyree Harris Bell, Brigadier General Confederate Army

1806 Birthday - Chapin Aaron Harris, U.S., found America Society of Dental Surgeons

1804 Birthday - Townsend Harris, 1st Western consul to reside in Japan

1788 Birthday - Richard Harris Barham, English Comedian

1769 Event - John Harris builds 1st spinet piano (U.S.)

1709 Birthday - James Harris, philosopher

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