On this day in 1972, Robin Strasser made her final appearance in the role of Rachel on Another World. Strasser originated the role in 1967 and would find success in other daytime serials, most notably in the role of Dorian Lord on One Life to Live.
In 1984 - Arleen Sorkin made her soap opera debut in the role of offbeat fashion designer Calliope Jones on Days of our Lives. She played the role until 1990, but made several returns over the years. Sorkin had a decades long battle with multiple sclerosis and other health issues that kept her from acting in her later years.
In 2012 - Paul Williams (Doug Davidson) shot and killed his son, Ricky (Peter Porte) on The Young and the Restless. Paul walked in to find Ricky, the son he had with Isabella (Eva Longoria), holding a knife to Eden's (Jessica Heap) throat and shot him to save her.