Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born

Died

Oscar Ceremonies

Born

1896: Harry Jackson (57 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Color)

1929: Richard Rush (88) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Directing, Adapted Screenplay

1948: Michael Kamen (55 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Original Song

1951: Walter F. Parkes (66) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {3 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Picture, Original Screenplay, Documentary Feature

1959: Emma Thompson (58) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {5 Noms, 2 Wins}
     Oscar Winner: Actress, Adapted Screenplay
     Oscar Nominee: Actress, Supporting Actress, Adapted Screenplay

Died

1949: Wallace Beery (64) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {2 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Actor
     Oscar Nominee: Actor

1980: Jean Paul Sartre (74) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Motion Picture Story

1990: Greta Garbo (84) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {3 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary
     Oscar Nominee: Actress

Oscar Ceremonies

1971: 43rd Annual Academy Awards [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1970}