1984 Walter Pidgeon – Canadian-born actor (Mrs. Miniver, How Green was My Valley, Forbidden Planet) He died of a stroke, two days after his 87th birthday

I'd seen other "sci-fi" movies during the era of Forbidden Planet, but it was the first one that really scared me. Talk about Dr, Evil!

2000 At Jay’s suggestion, I posted the very first This Day in History

And I, for one, appreciate what you do for us every solid day. That's a long time, HB. Thank you.