1992 Death Ian Wolfe, actor (Houdini, THX-1138, Homebodies), dies at 95 1981 Death Torin Thatcher, actor (Houdini, Isranbul, Lady Godiva), dies 1977 Event Peter Schats opera "Houdini" premieres in Amsterdam 1977 Event Peter Schats circus opera "Houdini," premieres in Amsterdam 1973 Birthday David Blaine, born in Brooklyn, New York, illusionist, endurance artist, considered a modern-day Houdini, first television special titled, 'David Blaine; Street Magic' 1926 Death Harry Houdini, Erich Weisz, U.S. magician, dies in Detroit 1926 Event Houdini stays in a coffin under water for 1 hours 1923 Event Harry Houdini frees himself from a straight jacket while suspended upside down, 40 feet (12 m) above ground in New York City 1907 Event Houdini escapes from chains underwater at Aquatic Park in 57 sec 1903 Event Harry Houdini escapes police station Halvemaansteeg in Amsterdam 1903 Event Harry Houdini performs at Rembrandt theater, Amsterdam 1894 Event Harry Houdini marries Bessie Rahner 1874 Birthday Harry Houdini, Budapest, magician/escape artist
