1959 George Reeves, age 45 – US actor (Jungle Jim, Border Patrol, Westward Ho the Wagons, Gone With the Wind) He is best known for his role as Superman. He died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Hollywood

I still believe it was murder.

1880 The distinctive Salvation Army ladies bonnets were worn for the first time when they marched in procession in Hackney, in London’s East End

Have they given up the bonnet? I don't recall seeing them the last time I saw them in a parade.