Martin Luther (Michael) King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)
William Henry Harrison Sr. (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841)
Harrison died of complications from pneumonia 31 days into his term,
serving the shortest tenure in United States presidential history. He
was the first president to die in office.
It was on this day in 1974.
Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron turned 83 in February.