NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER 15
Thomas Hastings (1784-1872) - Composer well known for creating the hymns When I Survey the Wondrous Cross and Holy Ghost, with Light Divine.
Amiel Weeks Whipple (1816-1863) - Major General of the Union Army.
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Irvin McDowell 91818-1885) - Major General of the Union Army.
Asaph Hall (1829-1907) - Astronomer who discovered the satellites Phobos and Deimos of Mars.
Helen Hunt Jackson (18311885) - Author of the novel Ramona.
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Henry Harrison Walker (1832-1912) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
Thomas Lafayette Rosser (1836-1910) - Major General for the Confederate Army.
George Foot Moore (1851-1931) - Biblical scholar and theologist who studied Hebrews and the Old Testament.
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John L. Sullivan (1858-1918) - The first heavyweight gloved champion and the last heavyweight bare-knuckle champion.
John "Boston Strong Boy" Sullivan (1858-1918) - Pioneer of professional boxing.
Charles W. Clark (1865-1925) - Singer known for his song The Band Played On.
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Jane Darwell (1879-1967) - Actress known for her character Ma Joad in Grapes of Wrath.
Archibald Hoxsey (1884-1910) - Pioneer aviator who worked for the Wright brothers.
S.S. Van Dine (1888-1939) - One of the first detective crime writers whose character Philo Vance became an inspiration to future crime writers.
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Ina Claire (1893-1985) - Silent film actress best known for her work in The Devil's Disciple.
William Edmonson (1902-1979) - Gospel vocalist for the Southernaires.
Varian Fry (1907-1967) - Journalist and recipient of the Righteous Among the Nations award for saving at least 2,000 Jews during WWII.
Robert Trout (1909-2000) - Journalist and newscaster for radio and television.
Nellie Lutcher (1912-2007) - Jazz and R&B musician/songwriter known for the songs Hurry On Down and He's a Real Gone Guy.
Jan Miner (1917-2004) - Actress who played Miss Ethel in the series Crime Photographer.
Paul Tanner (1917-2013) - Trombonist for the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Malcolm Ross (1919-1985) - Atmospheric physicist whose work contributed to understanding the atmosphere, specifically weather patterns.
Tommy Edwards (1922-1969) - R&B singer-songwriter best known of It's All In The Game.
Lee Iacocca (1924-2019) - CEO of Chrysler Corporation and one of the collaborators that created the Ford Mustang.
Mickey Baker (1925-2012) - Guitar player in the song Love Is Strange.
Jean Peters (1926-2000) - Actress in Apache and Deep Waters.
John Coleman (1934-2018) - Co-founder of The Weather Channel.
Marv Johnson (1938-1993) - R&B musician for You Got What It Takes and You've Got To Move Two Mountains.
Don Stevenson (1941-Still Living) - Rock drummer/musician for Moby Grape.
Larrie Londin (1943-1992) - Drummer for Motown and Nashville.
Penny Marshall (1943-2018) - Known for her quirky and comedic role as Laverne in the sitcom Laverne & Shirley.
Richard Carpenter (1946-Still Living) - Pop artist/musician/producer for the Carpenters.
Joe Klecko (1953-Still Living) - Football Hall of Famer for the NY Jets.
Larry Miller (1953-Still Living) - Actor known for his character Larry in Pursuit Of Happiness.
Tito Jackson (1953-2024) - Member of the Jackson 5/Jacksons.
Jere Burns (1954-Still Living) - Actor in Something So Right and Dear John.
Cathy Ladman (1955-Still Living) - Comedic actress known for her role in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead.
Emeril Lagasse (1959-Still Living) - Famous chef and television personality.
Bill Charlap 91966-Still Living) - Jazz pianist for Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, and Sandy Stewart.
Jeffrey Jacquet (1966-Still Living) - Actor whose credits include Mork & Mindy and Whiz Kids.
Matt Keeslar (1972-Still Living) - Actor in The Last Days of Disco.
Erin McKeown (1977-Still Living) - Indie rock musician whose most popular work includes We Will Become Like Birds.
Wes Moore (1978-Still Living) - First Black Governor of Maryland.
Vincent Martella (1992-Still Living) - Voice of Phineas in the amination Phineas and Ferb.
IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 15
1789 - George Washington starts the first Presidential tour in New England.
1846 - The first public use of ether is conducted by Dr. William Thomas Green.
1860 - An 11-year-old Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln telling telling him to grow a beard because she thought it would make him look more distinguished and the ladies would like him more.
1863 - The first submarine sinks, killing it's inventor H. L. Hunley.
1864 - The Union surrenders to the Confederates in Missouri.
1878 - Thomas Edison's light company begins operation.
1881 - The fishing magazine American Angler is published for the first time.
1883 - The Supreme Court declares Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional.
1895 - A machine to help with preparation of cereals to create shredded wheat is patented by Henry Perky.
1910 - The first attempt to cross the Atlantic using a powered aircraft (Airship America) occurs.
1914 - Union and strike rights are passed in the Clayton Antitrust Act.
1919 - Fourteen horses begin race from Vermont to Massachusetts in a 300-mile race for $1000 in prize money.
1924 - The statue of Liberty is declared a national monument by President Calvin Coolidge.
1933 - Presidential terms are changed from March to January after the 20th Amendment goes into effect.
1933 - The Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game against the NY Giant.
1937 - To Have and Have Not written by Ernest Hemingway is published.
1940 - The Great Dictator, starring Charlie Chaplin is released.
1951 - I Love Lucy debuts on CBS television.
1952 - E. B. White's novel Charlotte's Web is published.
1955 - The Grand Ole Opry is broadcasted for the first time on television.
1959 - The television series The Untouchables premiers in the U.S.
1966 - The Black Panther Party is founded.
1966 - The U.S. Department of Transportation is signed into a bill by President Johnson.
1973 - Dolly Parton releases Jolene.
1977- Earth, Wind and Fire releases the single Serpentine Fire.
1977 - You Light Up My Life by Debbie Boone's reaches #1 on the Billboards.
1979 - The NY Knicks retire Walt Frazier's #10 jersey.
1983 - Marine sharpshooters kill 5 snipers at Beirut International Airport.
1984 - The CIA Information Act passes to make it easier to streamline the Freedom of Information Act related to the CIA.
1987 - After a 24 day strike, NFL Players Association is unable to meet the demands of players.
1989 - Evangelist Billy Graham is given a Hollywood Star and become the first clergyman to receive a star.
1991 - Clarence Thomas is confirmed as a US Supreme Court Justice.
1992 - Robert Ray is convicted of manslaughter in death of five riders after falling asleep while in control of the train he was driving.
1995 - The Carolina Panthers win their first game against the NY Jets.
2007 - Fox Business Network is launched.
2017 - The Me Too Movement starts after actress Alyssa Milano's posts a personal tweet about assault.
