Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born

1896: Norbert Brodine (73 at death)

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography, Cinematography (Black-and-White)

1898: Lud Gluskin (90 at death) [Pictured]

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

1899: Noel Coward (73 at death) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary
     Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay

1917: Arthur C. Clarke (90 at death) [Pictured]

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

1919: Furio Scarpelli (90 at death) [Pictured]

  {3 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay

1938: Liv Ullmann (73) [Pictured]

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress

1946: Tom Stern (65) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography

Died

1946: William S. Gray (50)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Editing

1952: Harry Losee (51)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Dance Direction

1958: John S. Toldy (57)

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Original Story
     Oscar Nominee: Original Story

1981: Karl Struss (95)

  {4 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Cinematography
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography, Cinematography (Color)

1997: Pete Comandini (56)

  {0 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Award of Commendation

2009: Roy Edward Disney (79)

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

Released

1943: Madame Curie

  (New York City Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1943}

1962: Lawrence of Arabia

  (New York City Release) {Best Picture Winner, 1962}

1969: Hello, Dolly!

  (National Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1969}

1970: Love Story

  (National Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1970}

1985: The Color Purple

  (New York City Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1985}

1987: Moonstruck

  (New York City Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1987}

1987: Broadcast News

  (Wide Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1987}

1988: Dangerous Liaisons

  (Limited Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1988}

1988: Rain Man

  (Wide Release) {Best Picture Winner, 1988}

2005: Brokeback Mountain

  (Wide Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 2005}

2009: Avatar

  (Hollywood Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 2009}