Hans Zinsser

American physician, bacteriologist (1878–1940).

Born November 17th, 1878 in New York City.

Died September 4th, 1940 at 61 years old in New York City (leukemia).

Elsie Clews Parsons

American anthropologist (1875-1941).

Born November 27th, 1875 in New York City.

Died December 19th, 1941 at 66 years old in New York City.

Linda Jo Rizzo

American singer and model.

Born April 1st, 1955 (age 71 years) in New York City.

Sam Newfield

American film director (1899-1964).

Born December 6th, 1899 in New York City.

Died November 10th, 1964 at 64 years old in Los Angeles.

Gus Schilling

American comedian (1908-1957).

Born June 20th, 1908 in New York City.

Died June 16th, 1957 at 48 years old in Hollywood (myocardial infarction).

Richard Dorson

American folklorist (1916–1981).

Born March 12th, 1916 in New York City.

Died September 11th, 1981 at 65 years old in Bloomington.

Lewis Thompson Preston

American banker (1926-1995).

Born August 5th, 1926 in New York City.

Died May 4th, 1995 at 68 years old in Washington, D.C..

Robert Herman

American astronomer (1914–1997).

Born August 29th, 1914 in New York City.

Died February 13th, 1997 at 82 years old in Austin.

Bruce E. Melnick

American astronaut.

Born December 5th, 1949 (age 76 years) in New York City.

John Hammond

American record producer, civil rights activist and music critic (1910–1987).

Born December 15th, 1910 in New York City.

Died July 10th, 1987 at 76 years old in New York City (stroke).