Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born

1902: Everett Douglas (65 at death)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Editing

1918: Jerome Robbins (79 at death) [Pictured]

  {1 Nom, 2 Wins}
     Oscar Winner: Directing, Special/Honorary
     Oscar Nominee: Directing

1941: Charles Shyer (70) [Pictured]

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

1962: Joan Cusack (49) [Pictured]

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

Died

1985: Elwood Ullman (82)

  {0 Noms, 0 Wins}

1986: Boris Leven (78)

  {9 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Winner: Art Direction (Color)
     Oscar Nominee: Art Direction, Art Direction (Black-and-White), Art Direction (Color)

1988: Bonita Granville (65)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Supporting Actress

2000: Sam O’Steen (76)

  {3 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominee: Editing