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Thulin, Ingrid b. January 27, 1926 d. January 7, 2004
Swedish Actress. Often cited as one of the greatest Swedish actresses along with Ingrid Bergman and Greta Garbo. It was though her collaboration with director Ingmar Bergman he made her name, and acted in 7 of his films; for instance Smultronstället (Wild Strawberries, 1957), Tystnaden (The Silence, 1963) and Viskningar och rop (Cries and Whispers, 1972). In the 1960´s she commenced a successful international career, and have played against actors like Burt Lancaster, Ben Gazzara, Dirk Bogarde...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Cause of death: Cancer
Sollefteå-Boteå Cemetery, Solleftea, Vasternorrlands Lan, Sweden
Mountain, Albert b. April 19, 1895 d. January 7, 1967
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient.
Lawnswood Cemetery, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Tonelli, Mario 'Motts' b. March 28, 1916 d. January 7, 2003
Star fullback for Notre Dame who survived the Bataan Death March during WWII. He was best known for a 77-yard run that helped Notre Dame beat the University of Southern California. At the beginning of the death march, a Japanese guard ordered him to remove his Notre Dame graduation ring only to have the ring returned moments later by a Japanese officer who said in perfect English that he had attended the USC game and watched the famous run. He spent 42 months as a POW and saw his weight drop...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Moody)
Memorial Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, USA
White, Carl Lester b. June 21, 1932 d. January 7, 1980
Musician. Born in 1932, he became a member of the musical group, 'The Lamplighters' along with Al Frazier, John 'Sonny' Harris, and Turner 'Rocky' Wilson, Jr, in 1953. That same year they signed with the Federal Record Label. Between 1953 and 1962 they recorded backup for many musicians from Paul Anka to Duane Eddy, to recording on such songs as, "Little Bitty Pretty One" and "Over And Over." Also during that time they changed names many times, they were known as, 'The Crenshaws,' 'The Rebels,'...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Angeles Abbey Memorial Park, Compton, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Case (MacKay), Anna b. October 29, 1888 d. January 7, 1984
Opera Singer. A native of Clinton, New Jersey, she was a star attraction at the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York City, New York from 1909 to 1920. She later became a successful soloist, and appeared in the motion pictures "The Hidden Truth" in 1919, and "La Fiesta" in 1926. Her most successful role was that of 'Sophie' in the first American production of Richard Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier" in 1913. Other operas in her repertory included "Lohengrin" (her Met debut in 1909), "Carmen", "...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Plot: Section 125, Lot 29275
Riggs, John H b. December 28, 1840 d. January 7, 1890
Civil War Union Army Officer. Served as Major of the 8th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry regiment. (Bio by: Mutt)
Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Plot: Section M
Belew, Bill b. May 20, 1931 d. January 7, 2008
Costume Designer. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design in New York, designed costumes for over 70 theatrical productions, musicals, operas, ballets, Television specials and series. He was once former head costumer at NBC Studios in Burbank, California until the early 1980's. He designed apparel for such celebrities as Lynne Redgrave, Lena Horne, Josephine Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Gloria Swanson, Brooke Shields, Gloria Estefan, Gladys Knight, Milton Berle, Doc Severensen and countless...[Read More] (Bio by: Allcalmap)
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea
Rickard, Gen. Roy V. b. October 27, 1891 d. January 7, 1975
United States Army Major General. Born in Osseo, Wisconsin, he was commissioned a Lieutenant of Infantry in 1917, serving various provost assignments, in the Panama Canal Zone and the Philippines. In 1940, he shifted to field of supply, as Colonel in command of the G-4 Section 9th Corps Area at the Presidio of San Francisco. During World War II, he participated in the Kiska operation in the Aleutians as a landing force commander. Promoted Brigadier General in 1944, he served as commander of the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Jackson County, Oregon, USA
Plot: Sec.24 Grave 108
Hamilton, Bobby b. May 29, 1957 d. January 7, 2007
Race Car Driver. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of thirteen he began his racing career at the Nashville Speedway, racing on the weekly circuit at the track, where he went on to win the track championship in 1987. He joined the NASCAR ranks racing in the Bush Series in North Carolina in 1988 and made his debut in the Winston Cup in 1990. That same year, he was asked to be drive a stunt car for the motion picture "Days Of Thunder" (1990). In 1991, he was Winston Cup rookie of the year...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Hermitage Memorial Gardens, Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Johnson, Osa Helen b. March 14, 1894 d. January 7, 1953
Explorer, filmmaker, Author. She made a series of films featuring mostly African and South Sea tribal groups and wildlife. Among her films were: "The Lost Tribe" (1923), "Simba: The King of the Beasts" (1928), "Across the World with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson" (1930), "Wonders of the Congo" (1931), "Congorilla" (1932), "Wings Over Africa" (1934), "Baboona" (1935), and "Borneo" (1937). Following her husband's death in a plane crash in 1937, she continued lecturing, writing, and producing motion...[Read More] (Bio by: Anonymous)
Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, USA
Plot: Sec175 Blk03 Lot009 Sp04
Sowers, Michael b. September 14, 1844 d. January 7, 1920
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Michael Sauers. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Decemeber 1, 1864 at Stony Creek Station, Virginia. His citation reads "His horse having been shot from under him, he voluntarily and on foot participated in the cavalry charge made upon one of the forts, conducting himself throughout with great personal bravery." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Saint Columbkille Cemetery, Imperial, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Lawrence, Sir. Thomas b. April 13, 1769 d. January 7, 1830
Artist. Born the son of an innkeeper in Bristol, he was a child prodigy who began drawing portraits at a very young age, and by 12 had his own studio. Studied at the Royal Academy, and was appointed Royal Artist to George III in 1792 at the age of 20. He was knighted in 1815 and elected president of the Royal Academy in 1820. (Bio by: VampireRed)
Saint Pauls Cathedral, London, Greater London, England
Dick-Cunyngham, William Henry b. June 16, 1851 d. January 7, 1900
2nd Afghan War Victoria Cross Recipient.
Ladysmith Cemetery, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nodier, Charles b. April 29, 1780 d. January 7, 1844
Writer.
Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Plot: Division 49
Wilson, Dorothy b. November 14, 1908 d. January 7, 1998
American film actress of the 1930s. Wife of writer/director Lewis Foster. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Whispering Pines, L-810, space 8
Clothier, William H. b. February 21, 1903 d. January 7, 1996
Cinematographer. He entered films in 1923 as a camera assisstant, contributing to the impressive aerial photography in "Wings" (1927) and also working on pictures like "What Price Hollywood?" (1932) and "King Kong" (1933). Clothier then was for several years director of photography in Mexico and Spain, but when he returned to Hollywood after service in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he found work only as assisstant again because of union restrictions. Finally rising to lighting...[Read More] (Bio by: Fritz Tauber)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Garden of Victory, Lawn Crypt 279 A
Robbie, Joseph b. July 7, 1916 d. January 7, 1990
Football Team Owner. He was the owner of the Miami Dolphins from 1966 to 1990, during which time his team won two Super Bowls (1973 and 1974). (Bio by: Remembrances In Pictures)
Cause of death: Respiratory failure
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Boyle, Jack b. March 22, 1866 d. January 7, 1913
Professional Baseball Player. John Anthony Boyle, known as "Jack" and "Honest Jack", was a Major League Baseball player for thirteen seasons. He made his debut on October 8, 1886 when he was 20 years old. He was a star catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1890's and played on pennant winning teams for Charles Comiskey with the St. Louis Browns in 1887 and 1888. He came up with the Cincinnati Red Stockings and also played for the New York Giants and the Chicago Pirates. Jack had several...[Read More] (Bio by: Kevin Guy)
Saint Joseph New Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section 12, Lot 13, Range 2
Caffarelli, Osvaldo d. January 7, 2002
Radio Sportscaster. One of the most popular Argentine radio sport personalities, is well remembered for his 30 years in Radio Rivadavia covered national and international boxing fights. (Bio by: 380W)
Cementerio de la Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
Donaldson, John b. August 13, 1842 d. January 7, 1920
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Awarded for action as a Sergeant, Co. L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry at Appomattox Courthouse, VA, April 9, 1865. His citation reads: "Capture of flag of 14th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.)."
Mars Hill Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Plot: Next to church building

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