Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born

Died

Released

Born

1902: Malcolm Bert (70 at death)

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Art Direction/Production Design, Art Direction (Color)

1910: Alex North (80 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {15 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary
     Oscar Nominee: Original Song, Original Score, Drama/Comedy Score, Substantially Original Score, Non-Musical Score, Drama Score

1913: Mark Robson (64 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Directing

1921: Deanna Durbin (91 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {0 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary

1940: Richard Robbins (71 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1949: Jeff Bridges (67) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {6 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Lead Actor
     Oscar Nominee: Lead Actor, Supporting Actor

1964: Marisa Tomei (52) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {3 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Supporting Actress
     Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress

Died

1968: Jack Eaton (80)

  {5 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: One-Reel Short Film
     Oscar Nominee: One-Reel Short Film

1969: Sidney Meyers (63) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Story and Screenplay

1995: Robert Parrish (79) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

Released

1981: On Golden Pond (35) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {10 Noms, 3 Wins @ 1981 Academy Awards}
     Oscar Winner: Lead Actor (Henry Fonda), Lead Actress (Katherine Hepburn), Adapted Screenplay
     Oscar Nominee: Picture, Director (Mark Rydell), Lead Actor (Henry Fonda), Lead Actress (Katharine Hepburn), Supporting Actress (Jane Fonda), Adapted Screenplay, Original Score, Editing, Cinematography, Sound

1997: Good Will Hunting (19) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {9 Noms, 2 Wins @ 1997 Academy Awards}
     Oscar Winner: Supporting Actor (Robin Williams), Original Screenplay
     Oscar Nominee: Picture, Director (Gus Van Sant), Lead Actor (Matt Damon), Supporting Actor (Robin Williams), Supporting Actress (Minnie Driver), Original Screenplay, Original Song (“Miss Misery”), Original Dramatic Score, Editing

2002: The Pianist (14) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {7 Noms, 3 Wins @ 2002 Academy Awards}
     Oscar Winner: Director (Roman Polanski), Lead Actor (Adrien Brody), Adapted Screenplay
     Oscar Nominee: Picture, Director (Roman Polanski), Lead Actor (Adrien Brody), Adapted Screenplay, Editing, Cinematography, Costume Design

2009: Up in the Air (7) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {6 Noms, 0 Wins @ 2009 Academy Awards}
     Oscar Nominee: Picture, Director (Jason Reitman), Lead Actor (George Clooney), Supporting Actress (Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick), Adapted Screenplay