Ozzie Nelson
American bandleader and actor
Bandleader and actor gained fame through the radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Featured prominently alongside wife Harriet Hilliard and sons David and Ricky in the show. The series ran from 1952 to 1966, becoming one of the longest-running sitcoms in American television history. Throughout the show's duration, maintained a successful music career while contributing to the television landscape of the era.
Created and starred in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Led the Ozzie Nelson Band
Influenced family sitcom genre
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Singer-songwriter and actor.
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March 20th, 1986 40 years ago
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Born
March 20th, 1936 90 years ago
Died
August 29th, 2021 4 years ago — 85 years old
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Argentine footballer; 2014 FIFA World Cup
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March 20th, 1990 36 years ago
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Mathematician specializing in number theory
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March 20th, 1968 58 years ago
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Polish footballer, played for Manchester United
Born
March 20th, 1982 44 years ago
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Cricketer, Victoria captain
Born
March 20th, 1885 141 years ago
Died
1958 68 years ago — 73 years old
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Hammer thrower, Olympic gold medalist
Born
January 9th, 1873 153 years ago
Died
June 3rd, 1938 88 years ago — 65 years old
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English explorer and author of travels
Born
October 13th, 1862 163 years ago
Died
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Rugby league player, record try scorer
Born
January 24th, 1924 102 years ago
Died
June 3rd, 1991 35 years ago — 67 years old
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French footballer and manager
Born
September 18th, 1895 130 years ago
Died
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May 26th, 1923 103 years ago
Died
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American politician and educator
Born
April 23rd, 1813 213 years ago
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