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People died on 01 January
(21 found)
Don Larsen
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Don James Larsen
Nickname(s):
Gooneybird
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 August 1929
Death Date:
1 January 2020
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Michigan City, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. The only perfect game in a World Series for the Yankees, 1956. Teams
St. Louis Browns
,
Baltimore Orioles
,
New York Yankees
,
Kansas City Athletics
,
Chicago White Sox
,
San Francisco Giants
,
Houston Colt .45's
,
Houston Astros
,
Chicago Cubs
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Babe Ruth Award
1956.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1964.
David Stern
basketball
,
commissioner
,
lawyer
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
David Joel Stern
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 September 1942
Death Date:
1 January 2020
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
NBA Commissioner. Helped found Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Basketball Hall of Fame
2014.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
Mario Cuomo
governor
,
politician
,
lawyer
,
writer
,
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Mario Matthew Cuomo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 June 1932
Death Date:
1 January 2015
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Briarwood, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
father of
Andrew Cuomo
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Andrew Cuomo
Brief Facts:
Secretary of State of New York, lieutenant governor of New York 1979-1983. Governor of New York 1983-1995. Outfielder, team
Pittsburgh Pirates
.
Boris Morukov
space
Real/Birth Name:
Boris Vladimirovich Morukov
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 October 1950
Death Date:
1 January 2015
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR
Brief Facts:
Cosmonaut.
Space Missions:
STS-106
Shuttle Atlantis, launched September 08, 2000
Duration: 11d 19h.
Donna Douglas
actor
,
model
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Doris Ione Smith
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
26 September 1933
Death Date:
1 January 2015
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Pride, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Beverly Hillbillies
. Movies
Career
,
Frankie and Johnny
. "Miss New Orleans" in 1957. Gospel singer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Missouri Walk of Fame
2011.
Juanita Moore
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Juanita Moore
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
19 October 1914
Death Date:
1 January 2014
Age at Death:
99
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Greenwood, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
Imitation of Life
,
The Singing Nun
,
The Kid
.
Patti Page
singer
,
country
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Clara Ann Fowler
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
8 November 1927
Death Date:
1 January 2013
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
Elmer Gantry
. Songs
Allegheny Moon
,
Old Cape Cod
,
(How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window?
,
Mockin' Bird Hill
,
You Belong to Me
,
Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte
,
Tennessee Waltz
, which was chosen by Tennessee in 1965 as the state song.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1983.
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
1997.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6760 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Shirley Chisholm
US Representative
,
educator
,
activist
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Shirley Anita St. Hill
Also Known As:
Shirley St. Hill Chisholm
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
30 November 1924
Death Date:
1 January 2005
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Elected to Congress from NY, served 1969-1983. Candidate for president 1972. Books
Unbought and Unbossed
,
The Good Fight
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Women's Hall of Fame
1993.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2015.
Ray Walston
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Herman Walston
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 December 1914
Death Date:
1 January 2001
Age at Death:
86, 30 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Sting
,
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
. TV series
My Favorite Martian
. Some say born in Laurel, Mississippi.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7070 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater8 December 1995
Mr. Cee
rapper
,
murdered
Real/Birth Name:
Hubert Kyle Church III
Also Known As:
Mr. C
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1974
Death Date:
1 January 1996
Age:
22 or 23
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
R.B.L. Posse
(Ruthless By Law.) Shot on New Years Day 1996. Albums
A Lesson to Be Learned
,
Ruthless by Law
. Song
Don't Give Me No Bammer
.
Cesar Romero
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Cesar Julio Romero Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Latin from Manhattan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 February 1907
Death Date:
1 January 1994
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Little Princess
,
The Thin Man
. TV series
Batman
in the role of
Joker
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6615 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1719 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
Phyllis Hill
actor
,
soap
Real/Birth Name:
Helen Phyllis Hill
Also Known As:
Phyllis Hill Overton
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
27 October 1920
Death Date:
1 January 1993
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Frank Overton
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Frank Overton by 2 years.
ex-wife of
José Ferrer
Younger than José Ferrer by 11 years.
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Brief Facts:
TV series
General Hospital
.
Grace Hopper
scientist
,
military
Real/Birth Name:
Grace Brewster Murray
Also Known As:
Grace Murray Hopper
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
9 December 1906
Death Date:
1 January 1992
Age at Death:
85, 23 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral. A pioneer in computer programming languages.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Medal of Technology and Innovation
1991.
National Women's Hall of Fame
1994.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2016.
Alexis Korner
musician
,
radio
Real/Birth Name:
Alexis Andrew Nicholas Koerner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 April 1928
Death Date:
1 January 1984
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Paris, France
Brief Facts:
Founder, group
Blues Incorporated
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Victor Buono
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Victor Buono
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 February 1938
Death Date:
1 January 1982
Age at Death:
43, 33 days before his 44
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
San Diego, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
.
Mauri Rose
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Maurice Rose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 May 1906
Death Date:
1 January 1981
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Indianapolis 500 racer, won 3 times.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1994.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1996.
Maurice Chevalier
actor
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Maurice Auguste Chevalier
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 September 1888
Death Date:
1 January 1972
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Paris, France
Brief Facts:
French. Songs
Thank Heaven for Little Girls
,
I Remember It Well
from movie
Gigi
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cecil B DeMille Award
1959.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1651 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Moon Mullican
musician
,
country
,
blues
Real/Birth Name:
Aubrey Wilson Mullican
Nickname(s):
Moon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 March 1909
Death Date:
1 January 1967
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Polk County, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Piano player.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1976.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Margaret Sullavan
actor
,
overdose
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
Margaret Brooke Sullavan
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
16 May 1909
Death Date:
1 January 1960
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Henry Fonda
Younger than Henry Fonda by 4 years.
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Brief Facts:
Suicide by drug overdose. Movie
The Shopworn Angel
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1751 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hank Williams
singer
,
country
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
Hiram King Williams
(Hiriam on birth certificate)
Also Known As:
Luke the Drifter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 September 1923
Death Date:
1 January 1953
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Mount Olive, Alabama, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Audrey Williams
Younger than Audrey Williams by less than 1 year.
husband of
Billie Jean Horton
, until he died.
Older than Billie Jean Horton by 9 years.
father of
Hank Williams Jr.
father of
Jett Williams
son of
Lillian Stone
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Lillian Stone
Descendants:
Hank Williams Jr.
Jett Williams
Brief Facts:
Songs
Your Cheatin' Heart
,
Move It on Over
,
I Saw the Light
,
Jambalaya
,
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
,
Dear John
,
Cold, Cold Heart
,
You Win Again
,
Hey, Good Lookin'
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
1985.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1961.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Music City Walk of Fame
2008.
NACMAI Hall of Fame
2004.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6400 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Willie Keeler
baseball
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
William Henry Keeler
Also Known As:
Wee Willie Keeler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 March 1872
Death Date:
1 January 1923
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Height:
5 feet 4 inches (162.56 cm)
Brief Facts:
Team
Baltimore Orioles
. Used the smallest bat in MLB history. 1897 had a .424 batting average, lifetime average .341.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1939.
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