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- Dylan Klebold was an American high school senior from Lakewood, Colorado. He and his schoolmate Eric Harris were responsible for the Columbine High School massacre (1999). His psychological profile suggests that Klebold was "an angry depressive, who showed low self-esteem, anxiousness and a vengeful attitude toward individuals who he believed had mistreated him". He had not been diagnosed prior to his death.
In September 1981, Klebold was born in in Lakewood, Colorado. Lakewood is a home rule municipality (self-governing settlement), and one of the most populous cities in Colorado. In 1980, it had a population of about 114,000 people. Klebold's parents named him after the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914 -1953).
Klebold's parents were the engineer Thomas Klebold and his wife Sue Klebold (née Yassenoff, 1949-). Thomas initially worked as a sculptor, but found engineering to be a more lucrative profession. Sue worked in assistance services for the disabled, though she later changed her career to caring for people with brain diseases. Through his mother, Klebold was a great-grandson of multimillionaire Leo Yassenoff (1893-1971). Both parents were Lutheran, though Sue came from a Jewish family.
Klebold was raised in a religious household, and "attended confirmation classes in accordance with the Lutheran tradition." He spend the fist two classes of elementary school in Normandy Elementary School , and was then transferred to Governor's Ranch Elementary School . He was considered "exceptionally bright" as a child, and joined a program for students with "high intellectual potential". He was also interested in sports, regularly playing baseball, soccer and T-ball. During his elementary school years, Klebold was a Cub Scout.
After graduating from elementary school, Klebold enrolled at Ken Caryl Middle School. He reportedly found the transition to a new school difficult. Klebold was thought to be painfully shy, and rarely opened up to people. During his middle school years. Klebold befriended Eric Harris, who was a few months older than him. During Klebold's high school years. Harris became his best friend. - Director
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Eric Harris was an American high school senior from Wichita, Kansas. He and schoolmate Dylan Klebold were responsible for the Columbine High School massacre (1999).
In April 1981, Harris was born in Wichita, Kansas. His parents were Wayne Harris and his wife Katherine Ann Poole. Wayne worked as a transport pilot for the United States Air Force, while Katherine Ann was a homemaker. During Harris' early life, his family moved often due to his father's work. In 1983, the Harris family settled in Dayton, Ohio. In 1989, they relocated to Oscoda, Michigan. In 1992, they moved to Plattsburgh, New York. In 1993, Wayne retired from the military. He decided to move to Colorado with his family, which was his birthplace.
According to a later written report by Harris, he resented his father's decision. Harris had friends in Plattsburgh, and he felt alone without them in Colorado. From 1993 to 1996, the Harris family lived in rented accommodations in the Littleton area. In 1996, they purchased their own residence. By that time, Wayne was employed by the Flight Safety Services Corporation. Katherine Ann started a new career as a caterer. Harris' older brother Kevin started taking lessons at the University of Colorado. In 1995, Harris enrolled at the Columbine High School as a freshman.- The wrestler who would eventually become known as Ravishing Rick Rude was born Richard Erwin Rood on December 7th, 1958. He spent his childhood in Robinsdale, Minnesota, and had an early childhood friendship with future pro wrestler Curt Hennig. Rood broke into the business after a stint as a bouncer working with Barry Darsow, 'Joe Laurinatis' and Mike Hegstrand. He had a stint as an arm wrestler before Eddie Sharkey trained him as a professional wrestler. He got his first big breaks working in Memphis for Jerry Jarrett, who gave him his "Ravishing" nickname. He then worked for Dory Funk Jr. in Florida and World Class Championship Wrestling in Texas. After working in the upper mid-card of the NWA in the mid-80's, he made his way to the World Wrestling Federation under Vince McMahon in late 1987. He was a slow starter, but eventually won the WWF Intercontinental title from The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania V (1989) and headlined against the Warrior at _Summerslam (1990) (V)_. Shortly after that, he left the WWF to work in All Japan and then WCW. This led to arguably his greatest feuds, against Ricky Steamboat (Richard Blood) and Sting (Steve Borden). He won the NWA world title in 1993, but a dispute between the WCW & NWA left this achievement unrecognised. A back injury ended his wrestling career in 1993. He continued on as a manager & commentator, & in 1997 caused controversy when he appeared on _"Raw Is War" (1997)_ and _"WCW Monday Nitro (1995)_ on the same night. This was his last major stint with a company, and on April 20th, 1999, he died of cardiac arrest in a hospital in Alpharetta, Georgia. He was 40 years old.
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O.P. Ralhan was born on 21 August 1928 in Sialkot, Punjab, British India. He was an actor and writer, known for Hulchul (1971), Paapi (1977) and Phool Aur Patthar (1966). He died on 20 April 1999 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.- Rachel Joy Scott was born on 5 August 1981 in Denver, Colorado, USA. She died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton Arapahoe County Colorado, USA.
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The Spanish born ventriloquist Senor Wences was one of the highest paid vaudeville acts in the world. Hugely popular with American TV audiences Wences was also a top nightclub favorite.
Born Wenceslao Moreno in Peñaranda de Bracamonte, Salamanca (Spain), Wences began performing ventriloquism as a child An early career in bullfighting proved unsuccessful so he took up ventriloquism and juggling professionally. Wences toured Europe in the 1920s before coming to America in 1935 where he made his New York debut at the Club Chico.
He became an overnight sensation on "The Milton Berle Show" and later made appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and TV specials with Jack Benny and Perry Como. In 1947 he had stand-out cameo in the film comedy Mother Wore Tights (1947), starring Dan Dailey and Betty Grable.
Among his famous vent characters were 'Johnny', ingeniously formed by one of Wences's hands and 'Pedro', a torso-less head in a box. In the middle of a routine Wences would lift the lid of the box and say "Are you alright?" to which Pedro would reply "S'alright". "S'alright" - which became a classic catchphrase.
In 1986 Wences toured America with Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller in the musical Sugar Babies. He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Comedy Hall of Fame which was inscribed "For his devotion to entertaining generations of audiences and bringing countless hours of joy and happiness to millions throughout the world."- Actor
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Nikos Rizos was a Greek actor. He took part in many Greek comedies in cinema. He and his wife Elsa had one son. Rizos began his career with "Anthropoi, anthropoi" in 1948 at the Metropolitan Theatre. He founded his own company in 1959 which he co-ran from 1961 with Vasilis Avlonitis and Georgia Vasileiadou. He appeared in various comedies in Greece and Germany, performing for the immigrant Greeks abroad. In 1986, he appeared at the Astor Theatre on Stadiou Street which he ran from the artistic performance until 1990. Rizos changed and he was a theatrical entrepreneur for 27 years. He starred in around 200 comedy films including The Taxi Driver (1953), The Dead Man's Treasure (1959), O Klearhos, i Marina kai o kontos (1961), Symmoria eraston (1972), and others. On television, he starred alongside Martha Karagianni in O dromos (1977). In 1999, he appeared in the television series of Tasos Athanasiadis's I aithousa tou thronou (1998). It was his last appearance on television. Rizos' last years were spent in Gyzi. He suffered a heart attack on 20 April 1999 and died in an Athens hospital from edema. He was 74 years old. He is buried at Athens First Cemetery.- Jorge Mayor was an actor, known for The Journey (1992), Cartas de amor en cassette (1993) and Laura mía (1981). He died on 20 April 1999 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Isaiah Shoels was born on 4 August 1980 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Isaiah died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
- Cassie Bernall was born on 6 November 1981 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, USA. Cassie died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
- Matthew Kechter was born on 19 February 1983 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Matthew died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
- Daniel Mauser was born on 25 June 1983 in Colorado, USA. He died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
- Corey DePooter was born on 3 March 1982 in Englewood, Colorado, USA. Corey died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
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César Ojinaga was born on 31 March 1926 in Madrid, Spain. He was an actor, known for The Texican (1966), Palabras cruzadas (1974) and El ángel está en la cumbre (1958). He died on 20 April 1999 in Barcelona, Spain.- Kelly Fleming was born on 6 January 1983 in Houston, Texas, USA. She died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
- Steven Curnow was born on 28 August 1984 in Englewood, Colorado, USA. Steven died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
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Tekin Aral was born in 1941 in Istanbul, Turkey. He was an actor and writer, known for Arap Kadri (2024) and Kanun Der Ki (1962). He died on 20 April 1999 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Additional Crew
Timothy A. Burris was born on 22 April 1960 in Montana, USA. He is known for Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Payback (1999) and Maverick (1994). He died on 20 April 1999 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.- Kyle Velasquez was born on 5 May 1982 in Colorado, USA. Kyle died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
- Jean Laidley was born on 27 March 1912 in Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia. She was an actress, known for Mystery Island (1937). She died on 20 April 1999 in Dalmeny, New South Wales, Australia.
- Lauren Townsend was born on 17 January 1981 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Lauren died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
- Dave Sanders was born on 22 October 1951 in Eldorado, Illinois, USA. Dave died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
- John Tomlin was born on 1 September 1982 in Waterford, Wisconsin, USA. John died on 20 April 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
- Marie Isbell died on 20 April 1999 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, USA.
- Robert Olbrück was born on 19 February 1916. He was an actor, known for Stahlnetz (1958), Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder - Eine Chronik aus dem Dreißigjährigen Krieg (1965) and Die Räuber (1966). He died on 20 April 1999.