1995 Death Doug Mcclure, U.S. rodeo rider/actor (Trampas-Virginian), dies at 59 1993 Death Agnes de Mille, choreographer (Oklahoma!, Rodeo), dies at 88 1969 Birthday Ty Murray, rodeo cowboy, 5-time all-around world champion 1965 Birthday Jim Sharp, U.S. rodeo rider, Las Vegas 1988 1943 Birthday Larry Mahan, Oregon, rodeo champ, 1967-70 1942 Event Aaron Copland/de Milles ballet "Rodeo," premieres in New York City 1936 Event Rodeo Cowboy's Association founded 1897 Event 1st frontier days rodeo celebration (Cheyene Wyoming) 1888 Event 1st organized rodeo competition held, Prescott, Arizona
