Happy Birthday RIP Clara Bow(1901–1965) “Theda Bara”(Theodosia Goodman 1885–1955) Peter Jennings(1938–2005) ; “Robert Fuller”(Leonard Lee)–85 David Warner–77 Genaro “Tony” Sirico Jr–76 Gary “Geddy Lee” Weinrib–65 Ian Roberts–53 Rodney Allen Rippy–50 Richard “Wil” Wheaton III–46 Stephen Dorff–45 Allison Mack–36 ; 1914 – Transcontinental telephone service began with the first phone conversation between New York and San Francisco ; 1957 –Jack Paar debuted as host of NBC’s “Tonight” show.