William Albert Haynes III (70)

(KATU) PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police announced today that
the ex-wrestler, Billy Jack Haynes, accused of killing his wife
(below) is out of the hospital, but will face charges for second-
degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. He is scheduled to
make his first court appearance Thursday.

Outside of his three year run with the then-WWF highlighted by a
match at WrestleMania III, Haynes was best known for his work
in the Portland area. 

Janette Becraft (85)

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a stroke on this day in
2006 and lapsed into a coma which lasted eight years and ended
in his death at age 85.   
        
        
       
        
        
       

From left: Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, President
George W. Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon during
the closing moments of the Red Sea Summit in Aqaba, Jordan
Jun 4, 2003.

Louis Braille ( January 4, 1809 – January 6, 1852)

Braille was a French educator and inventor of a system of reading and
writing for use by the blind. His system remains virtually unchanged to
this day, and is known worldwide simply as braille. He had been blind
in both eyes as a result of an early childhood accident.

Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura, with wife Terry, was
sworn in as Minnesota’s 38th governor (1999 to 2003) on this day
in 1999.

Jesse Ventura (James George Janos) turned 66 July 15.

       Jesse "The Body" Ventura.

It was on this day in 1965.