Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Ceremonies

1947: 19th Annual Academy Awards

  (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1946}

Born

1898: Henry Hathaway (86 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Directing

1909: Herbert Kline (89 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1912: Joan Bridge (97 at death)

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Costume Design (Color)
     Oscar Nominee: Costume Design (Color)

1913: Bridget Boland (74 at death)

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

1950: William H. Macy (63) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1958: Guillermo Arriaga (55) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1960: Joe Ranft (45 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1960: Adam Clayton (53) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

Died

1938: Kubec Glasmon (49)

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

1962: Tom Held (72)

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Editing

1987: Bernhard Grzimek (77)

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

1996: Krzysztof Kieslowski (54)

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Directing, Original Screenplay

1999: Garson Kanin (86)

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

2001: John A. Alonzo (66)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography

2006: Maureen Stapleton (80)

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

2010: Betsy Blair (86)

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

Released

1992: Howards End [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (Wide Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1992}