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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born

  • 1889: Victor Fleming (59 at death) [Pictured] {Oscar Winner: Directing1 Nom, 1 Win}
  • 1899: Norman Taurog (82 at death) {Oscar Winner: Directing2 Noms, 1 Win}
  • 1920: Maurice Richlin (70 at death) {Oscar Winner: Original Screenplay2 Noms, 1 Win}
  • 1936: John Truscott (57 at death) {Oscar Winner: Art Direction, Costume Design
    2 Noms, 2 Wins}
  • 1938: Diane Varsi (54 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress1 Nom, 0 Wins}
  • 1940: Peter Fonda (71) [Pictured] {Oscar Nominee: Lead Actor, Original Screenplay
    2 Noms, 0 Wins}
  • 1952: Marshall Herskovitz (59) {Oscar Nominee: Picture1 Nom, 0 Wins}

Died

  • 1965: Stan Laurel (74) {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary0 Noms, 1 Win}
  • 1974: Harry Ruby (79) {Oscar Nominee: Song1 Nom, 0 Wins}

Released

  • 1934: It Happened One Night (National Release) {Best Picture Winner, 1934}
  • 1979: The Deer Hunter (Wide Release) {Best Picture Winner, 1978}

Ceremonies

  • 1939: The 11th Annual Academy Awards (Presentation Ceremony)
    {for the films of 1938}
  • 1959: The 31st Annual Academy Awards (Nominations Announcement)
    {for the films of 1958}
  • 1965: The 37th Annual Academy Awards (Nominations Announcement)
    {for the films of 1964}
  • 1971: The 43rd Annual Academy Awards (Nominations Announcement)
    {for the films of 1970}



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