Sunday, October 23, 2016
[1869 - John William Heisman, college football coach, born in Cleveland, Ohio]
[1871 - New York Yacht Club's Columbia & Sappho beat Livonia (UK) in 3rd America's Cup]
[1906 - Gertrude Ederle, Olympic champion swimmer, born in New York City]
[1914 - 'Bruiser' Frank Kinard, College and Pro Football Hall of Famer, born in Pelahatchie, Mississippi]
[1918 - James Daly, Emmy Award-winning actor, born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin]
[1925 - Johnny (John William) Carson, TV host, comedian, born in Corning Iowa]
[1931 - Diana Dors (Mavis Fluck), actress, born in Swindon, England]
[1940 - (Eleanor Louise) Ellie Greenwich, (Gaye), songwriter, singer, producer, born in Brooklyn]
Hasten not to ascribe bad motive to another when stupidity provides a sufficient explanation for the conduct you have observed.