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What Happened This Year 1935

All Events 65 Births 527 Deaths 139

Born in 1935

Héctor Maestri

Baseball player, played for multiple teams

Born

1935 91 years ago

Died

February 21st, 2014 11 years ago — 79 years old

A Cuban-American baseball player played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Making his debut in 1961, played for teams including the Washington Senators and the Kansas City Athletics. The player had a career marked by appearances in an era of competitive baseball.

Roger Hargreaves

Children's author and illustrator of Mr. Men

Born

1935 91 years ago

Died

September 11th, 1988 37 years ago — 53 years old

An English author and illustrator created the Mr. Men series, featuring characters with various personality traits. The first book, 'Mr. Tickle', was published in 1971, leading to the development of a total of 46 books in the series. This series gained wide popularity and was later adapted into animated shows. In addition to Mr. Men, created the little Miss series, expanding the universe of characters. Hargreaves' distinctive art style and simple storytelling aimed at young children has left a lasting legacy in children's literature.

Paul A. Rothchild

Record producer for The Doors albums

Born

1935 91 years ago

Died

March 30th, 1995 30 years ago — 60 years old

A record producer associated with the American rock band The Doors. Worked on their self-titled debut album and the critically acclaimed 'L.A. Woman.' Contributed to the production of other artists in the 1960s and 1970s, shaping the sound of the era through innovative techniques.

Carl Long

American baseball player

Born

1935 91 years ago

Died

January 12th, 2015 11 years ago — 80 years old

Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995, serving teams such as the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals. Participated in a total of 43 games during his career. Known for his time in MLB and his contributions on the mound.

Muhammad Mahmood Alam

Pakistani general and fighter pilot

Born

1935 91 years ago

Died

March 18th, 2013 12 years ago — 78 years old

Served as a general in the Pakistan Air Force and achieved the rank of Air Vice Marshal. Participated in the Second Indo-Pakistani War in 1965 as a fighter pilot. Demonstrated exceptional aerial combat skills, becoming one of the most decorated pilots in Pakistani history. Notably, achieved significant air victories during the conflict.