Happy Birthday RIP Clara Bow(1901–1965) “Theda Bara”(Theodosia Goodman 1885–1955) Peter Jennings(1938–2005) ; “Robert Fuller”(Leonard Lee)–86 David Warner–78 Genaro “Tony” Sirico Jr–77 Gary “Geddy Lee” Weinrib–66 Ian Roberts–54 Rodney Allen Rippy–51 Richard “Wil” Wheaton III–47 Stephen Dorff–46 Allison Mack–37 ; 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.