1803 Christian Johann Doppler – Austrian physicist who discovered the Doppler effect, which explains the change in pitch of a siren as it approaches and then retreats, and is used when examining the red shift of light from distant stars

I didn't realize stars used sirens.









1898 C.S. Lewis – Belfast born

I've read his complete works. There are a lot more Chronicles of Narnia than just The :ion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. At least 8. Maybe more. Lots of other books too including the Screwtape Letters which is a bit scary.







1981 Natalie Wood, age 43 – Actress (From Here to Eternity, West Side Story, Splendor in the Grass, Rebel Without a Cause, Marjorie Morningstar, Gypsy, Love with the Proper Stranger, Miracle on 34th Street, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Sex and the Single Girl, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) She drowned in a boating accident off Santa Catalina Island, California

One of the saddest days for me. I believe there was definitely foul play involved and Wagner was the cause. With Christmas coming up, Miracle on 34th Street will be at the top of the play list for me.