1997 Event Carl Sagan Public Memorial at Pasadena California 1993 Event Superbowl XXVII: Dallas Cowboys beat Buffalo Bills, 52-17 in Pasadena Superbowl MVP: Troy Aikman, Dallas, quarterback 1993 Event Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena - Cowboys beat Bills 1987 Event Superbowl XXI: New York Giants beat Denver Broncos, 39-20 in Pasadena Superbowl MVP: Phil Simms, New York Giants, quarterback 1983 Event Superbowl XVII: Washington Red Skins beat Miami Dolphins, 27-17 in Pasadena Superbowl MVP: John Riggins, Washington, RB 1980 Event Superbowl XIV: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Los Angeles Rams, 31-19 in Pasadena 1977 Event Superbowl XI: Oakland Raiders beat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14 in Pasadena Superbowl MVP: Fred Biletnikoff, Oakland, WR 1976 Event Scientists in Pasadena, California, announce Viking I found strongest indications to date of possible life on Mars 1973 Birthday Josh Lakatos, born in Pasadena, California, trap shooter, 1996 Olympics silver 1970 Birthday Mark Smith, born in Pasadena, California, outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles 1969 Birthday Jeff Cirillo, born in Pasadena, California, infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers 1969 Birthday Carla Overbeck, born in Pasadena, California, soccer defender 1996 Olympics 1968 Birthday Stacey Augmon, Pasadena, NBA guard, Portland Trailblazers, Hawks 1967 Birthday Tim Worrell, born in Pasadena, California, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1964 Event Jan and Dean release "Little Old Lady From Pasadena" 1961 Birthday Mary Beth Evans, born in Pasadena, California, actress, Katherine Ashton-General Hospital 1961 Birthday Mary Beth Evans, born in Pasadena, California, actress, Katherine-General Hospital 1960 Birthday Karen Elaine Price, born in Pasadena, California, playmate, January, 1981 1960 Birthday Tony O'Dell, born in Pasadena, California, actor, Alan Pinkard-Head of the Class 1953 Birthday Kathleen Sullivan, born in Pasadena, California, newscaster, ABC-TV, CBS Morning Show 1953 Birthday Kathleen Sullivan, born in Pasadena, California, newscaster, E! 1952 Birthday Kate Linder, born in Pasadena, California, actress, Esther Valentine--Young and Restless 1952 Birthday Del Russel, born in Pasadena, California, actor, Richard-Arnie 1951 Birthday Harry Hamlin, born in Pasadena, California, actor, Michael Kuzak - L.A. Law 1951 Birthday Michael Rupert, born in Denver, Colorado, actor, Pasadena Playhouse 1951 Birthday Jamey Sheridan, born in Pasadena, California, actor, Another World 1950 Birthday Heather North, born in Pasadena, California, actress, Barefoot Executive 1948 Event 1st color newsreel filmed in Pasadena, California 1946 Birthday Sally Field, born in Pasadena, California, we really like her, Gidget, Flying Nun 1946 Birthday Kim Carnes, born in Pasadena, California, rock vocalist, Bette Davis Eyes 1942 Birthday Daryl Dragon, born in Pasadena, California, keyboardist, Captain and Tennille 1941 Birthday Susie M Berning, born in Pasadena, California, LPGA golfer, U.S. Women's Open-1972, 73 1937 Birthday Barbara Babcock, born in Pasadena, California, actress, Dr. Quinn, Dallas, Hill St. Blues 1936 Event 200" mirror blank arrives in Pasadena 1931 Birthday Johnny Sheffield, born in Pasadena, California, actor, Boy-Tarzan Finds a Son 1930 Birthday Barbara Ruick, born in Pasadena, California, actress, Apache War Smoke, Tu Para Mi 1930 Birthday William H Dana, born in Pasadena, California, test pilot, X-15 1928 Birthday Colleen Summers, born in Pasadena, California, vocal overdubber 1928 Event Eugene O'Neill's "Lazarus Laughed," premieres in Pasadena 1921 Birthday George Nader, born in Pasadena, California, actor, Robot Monster, Away All Boats 1912 Birthday Julia Child, born in Pasadena, California, chef, French Chef 1911 Event Calbraith Rodgers arrives in Pasadena completing 1st transcontinental airplane flight (84 days) (left Sheepshead Bay, New York, Sept 17) 1905 Birthday Joel McCrea, South Pasadena, California, actor, Marshal-Wichita Town 1902 Event 1st Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California, University of Michigan - 49, Sanford - 0 1886 Event 1st Tournament of Roses (Pasadena California) 1883 Birthday Victor Fleming, born in Pasadena, California, director, Wizard of Oz, Gone With Wind