Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Ceremonies

1944: 16th Annual Academy Awards

  (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1943}

Born

1896: A. Earl Hedrick (89 at death) [Pictured]

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

1900: Kurt Weill (50 at death) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Musical Score

1905: Jerome Hill (67 at death) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Documentary Feature
     Oscar Nominee: Documentary Feature

1914: Martin Ritt (76 at death) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Directing

1915: Raphael Hayes (95 at death)

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

1919: Jennifer Jones (90 at death) [Pictured]

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

1938: Arne Glimcher (74)

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

1942: John Irving (70) [Pictured]

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

1962: Jon Bon Jovi (50) [Pictured]

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

Died

1950: George Hively (60)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Editing

1959: William A. Horning (54)

  {8 Noms, 2 Wins}
     Oscar Winner: Art Direction, Art Direction (Color)
     Oscar Nominee: Art Direction, Art Direction (Color)

1972: Elmer A. Raguse (70)

  {8 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Sound/Sound Mixing, Special Effects

1984: Richard L. Van Enger (69)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Editing

1992: Robert Clatworthy (80)

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

1992: Sandy Dennis (54)

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

1994: Walter Kent (82)

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

2004: Mercedes McCambridge (87)

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

2006: Jack Wild (53)

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

2007: Henry Troyat (95)

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

Released

1965: The Sound of Music

  (New York City Release (LA – 3.10.1965)) {Best Picture Winner, 1965}

1979: Norma Rae

  (New York City Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1979}