Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Ceremonies

1983: 55th Annual Academy Awards [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1982}

1988: 60th Annual Academy Awards [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1987}

Born

1907: Paul Douglas (52 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  { Noms, Wins}
     Academy Awards Host: 22nd | 1 times

1911: Robert Saudek (85 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Documentary Short

1914: Norman McLaren (72 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {3 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Documentary Short
     Oscar Nominee: Documentary Short, One-Reel Short Film, Live Action Short Film

1932: Joel Grey (81) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1944: John Milius (69) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1947: Peter Riegert (66) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1952: Linda Van Tulden (61)

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

Died

1943: Claudine West (53)

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

1977: Jacques Prevert (77) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

2009: Simon Channing-Williams (63) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Picture

Released

1955: Marty [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (New York City Release — LA on 7.15.1955) {Best Picture Winner, 1955}