Buck Henry, American actor, director, and screenwriter
Buck Henry (born Henry Zuckerman; December 9, 1930 – January 8, 2020) was an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Henry's contributions to film included his work as a co-director on Heaven Can Wait (1978) alongside Warren Beatty, and his work as a co-writer for Mike Nichols's The Graduate (1967) and Peter Bogdanovich's What's Up, Doc? (1972). His long career began on television with work on shows with Steve Allen in The New Steve Allen Show (1961). He co-created Get Smart (1965–1970) with Mel Brooks, and hosted Saturday Night Live 10 times from 1976 to 1980. He later guest-starred in such popular shows as Murphy Brown, Hot in Cleveland, Will & Grace, and 30 Rock.
He was twice nominated for an Academy Award: for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Graduate (1967) (alongside Calder Willingham) and for Best Director for Heaven Can Wait (1978) (alongside Warren Beatty).
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Hoover Dam
Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser begins construction of Boulder Dam (now known as Hoover Dam). - 30Jul
1930 FIFA World Cup
In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup. - 6Sep
Hipólito Yrigoyen
Democratically elected Argentine president Hipólito Yrigoyen is deposed in a military coup. - 24Oct
Getúlio Vargas
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