1599 – Maeda Toshiie, Japanese general, dies at 61
1702 – Jean Bart, French naval captain, privateer, and sea hero (Escape from Plymouth), dies at 51
1876 – George Aiken, American playwright and actor famous for writing the most popular stage adaptation of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, dies at 45
1927 – Albert J. Beveridge, American politician and historian (Progressive leader, Senator Indiana 1899-1911), dies at 64
1982 – Tom Tully, American radio, stage, and screen actor (The Caine Mutiny; Shane), dies at 73
1992 – Olivier Messiaen, French composer (L’Ame en Bourgeon; St Francois d’Assise), dies at 83
1996 – William Colby, American C.I.A. director (1973-76), dies at 76
1996 – Joan Sterndale-Bennett, British actress (Brighton Rock, Those Fantastic Flying Fools), dies at 82
1998 – John Bassett, Canadian publisher and media baron, dies at 47
1998 – Godfrey Kenton, English actor (The Tempest, Well’s Theater), dies at 96