Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born

1893: Fritz Maurischat (93 at death)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Art Direction (Black-and-White)

1899: Walter Lantz (94 at death) [Pictured]

  {10 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary
     Oscar Nominee: Animated Short Film

1932: Anouk Aimee (79) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress

1937: Sandy Dennis (54 at death) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Supporting Actress
     Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress

1942: Vittorio Cecchi Gori (69) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Picture

1964: Rob Coleman (47) [Pictured]

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Visual Effects

Died

1963: Kenneth Macgowan (74)

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Comedy Short Film
     Oscar Nominee: Comedy Short Film

1979: Edward R. Robinson (85)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Art Direction (Black-and-White)

1982: Tom Tully (73)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actor

1990: Bella Spewack (91)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Original Story

1997: Gabriel Figueroa (90)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Black-and-White)

Released

1934: Viva Villa!

  (National Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1934}

1937: A Star Is Born

  (National Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1937}