Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born

1899: W. R. Burnett (82 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1926: Murray Schisgal (86) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1939: Stephen H. Burum (73) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography

Died

1972: William Glasgow (66)

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

1973: Laurence Harvey (46)

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

1975: Harry Segall (83)

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

1981: Jack Albertson (74)

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

1998: Enrico Sabbatini (66)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Costume Design

2008: William Gibson (94)

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

Released

1956: Friendly Persuasion [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (National Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1956}

1992: The Crying Game [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (Wide Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1992}