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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Born


1896: William Wellman (79 at death)

  {4 Noms, 1 Win}
     Oscar Nominations: Directing, Original Story
     Oscar Win: Original Story


1924: David Bretherton (76 at death)

  {1 Nom, 1 Win}
     Oscar Nomination: Editing
     Oscar Win: Editing


Died


1944: Bobby Connolly (46)

  {3 Noms, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nominations: Dance Direction


1988: Sidney Harmon (80)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins}
     Oscar Nomination: Motion Picture Story


2016: Alice Arlen (75)

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


Released


1940: The House of the Seven Gables (84)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins @ 1940 Academy Awards}
     Oscar Nomination: Original Score


2008: In Bruges (16)

  {1 Nom, 0 Wins @ 2008 Academy Awards}
     Oscar Nomination: Original Screenplay


Oscar Ceremonies


1940: 12th Annual Academy Awards

  (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1939}


2004: 76th Annual Academy Awards

  (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 2003}