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Harry Anderson
1952Oct, 14

Harry Anderson

Harry Anderson, American actor and screenwriter
Harry Laverne Anderson (October 14, 1952 – April 16, 2018) was an American actor, comedian and magician. He is best known for his lead role of Judge Harry Stone on the 1984–1992 television series Night Court. He later starred in the sitcom Dave's World from 1993 to 1997.

In addition to eight appearances on Saturday Night Live between 1981 and 1985, Anderson had a recurring guest role as con man Harry "The Hat" Gittes on Cheers. He toured extensively as a magician, and did several magic/comedy shows for broadcast, including Harry Anderson's Sideshow (1987). He played Richie Tozier in the 1990 miniseries It, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name.

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Events on 1952

  • 2May

    De Havilland Comet

    The world's first ever jet airliner, the De Havilland Comet 1 makes its maiden flight, from London to Johannesburg.
  • 3Jul

    RMS Queen Mary

    The SS United States sets sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. During the voyage, the ship takes the Blue Riband away from the RMS Queen Mary.
  • 7Jul

    SS United States

    The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage, breaking the transatlantic speed record to become the fastest passenger ship in the world.
  • 15Sep

    Eritrea

    The United Nations cedes Eritrea to Ethiopia.
  • 20Oct

    Mau Mau Uprising

    Governor Evelyn Baring declares a state of emergency in Kenya and begins arresting hundreds of suspected leaders of the Mau Mau Uprising, including Jomo Kenyatta, the future first President of Kenya.