Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Ceremonies

1936: 8th Annual Academy Awards

  (Nominations Announcement) {for the films of 1935}

1937: 9th Annual Academy Awards

  (Nominations Announcement) {for the films of 1936}

Born

1900: George Oppenheimer (77 at death)

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

1920: Raphael Bretton (92)

  {4 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Art Direction
     Oscar Nominee: Art Direction, Art Direction (Black-and-White)

1923: Mary Ann Nyberg (56 at death)

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Costume Design (Color)

1927: Dusan Vukotic (71 at death) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Animated Short Film

1943: Robert A. Katz (69)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Live Action Short Film

1944: Barrie M. Osborne (68) [Pictured]

  {3 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Picture
     Oscar Nominee: Picture

1946: Hector Babenco (66) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Directing

Died

1948: Benjamin Silvey (53)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Assistant Director

1952: Philip G. Epstein (42)

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Screenplay
     Oscar Nominee: Screenplay

1968: Nick Adams (36)

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

1972: Walter Lang (75)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Directing

1990: James Van Heusen (77)

  {14 Noms, 4 Wins}
     Oscar Winner: Song
     Oscar Nominee: Song

1997: Mary Wills (82)

  {7 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Costume Design (Color)
     Oscar Nominee: Costume Design, Costume Design (Black-and-White), Costume Design (Color)

1999: William Ludwig (86)

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Story and Screenplay
     Oscar Nominee: Story and Screenplay

Released

1986: Hannah and Her Sisters

  (Wide Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1986}