Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born

Died

Released

Born

1896: Norbert Brodine (73 at death)

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography, Cinematography (Black-and-White)

1898: Lud Gluskin (90 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1899: Noel Coward (73 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary
     Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay

1917: Arthur C. Clarke (90 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

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

1919: Furio Scarpelli (90 at death) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {3 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay

1938: Liv Ullmann (75) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {2 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress

1946: Tom Stern (67) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography

Died

1946: William S. Gray (50)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Editing

1952: Harry Losee (51)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Dance Direction

1958: John S. Toldy (57)

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

1981: Karl Struss (95) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {4 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Cinematography
     Oscar Nominee: Cinematography, Cinematography (Color)

1997: Pete Comandini (56) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {0 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Award of Commendation

2009: Roy Edward Disney (79) [Pictured (hover to see)]

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Animated Short Film

Released

1962: Lawrence of Arabia [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (New York City Release — LA on 12.21.1962) {Best Picture Winner, 1962}

1969: Hello, Dolly! [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (National Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1969}

1970: Love Story [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (National Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1970}

1985: The Color Purple [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (New York City Release — Wide on 12.18.1985) {Best Picture Nominee, 1985}

1987: Broadcast News [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (Wide Release) {Best Picture Nominee, 1987}

1987: Moonstruck [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (New York City Release — Wide on 12.18.1987) {Best Picture Nominee, 1987}

1988: Dangerous Liaisons [Pictured (hover to see)]

  (Limited Release — Wide on 12.21.1988) {Best Picture Nominee, 1988}