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Today is Monday, September 16th, the 259th day of the year. There are 106
 B.B. King days remaining until the end of the year and 100 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy Month, Chicken
Month, National Piano Month,Baby Safety Month, Little
League Month, Honey Month, Self Improvement Month,
American Legion Day, Step Family Day, Working Parents Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Tamron Hall Elgin Baylor, 85, basketball player/executive
Lucius Allen, 72, basketball player
Earl Klugh, 66, jazz pianist/guitarist
Tim Raines, 60, baseball player
Danny John-Jules, 59, actor
Bernie Parmalee, 52, football player
Tamron Hall, 49, TV show host
Musiq Soul Child, 42, singer
 Musiq Soulchild Flo Rida, 40, rapper
Kyla Pratt, 33, actress
Aaron Gordon, 24, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Claude A Barnett, 130, founder Associated Negro Press (d. 1967)
B. B. King, 94, blues legend (d. 2015)
Frank Reed, 65, singer (Chi-Lites), (d. 2014)
 Philip Michael Thomas DEATHS
Norman Whitfield, 2008, songwriter/producer (b. 1940)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1849 – Slavery abolished in French possessions.
1923 – First Catholic seminary for Black priests dedicated in Bay St. Louis,
Mississippi.
1971 – 6 Ku Klux Klansmen arrested in connection with bombing of 10 school
buses.
 Debbye Turner 1973 – Buffalo Bill O.J. Simpson rushes 250 yards (2 TDs), beating New
England Patriots 31-13.
1981 – 1st broadcast of “Miami Vice” on NBC-TV starring Don Johnson &
Phillip Michael Thomas.
1989 – Debbye Turner crowned 63rd Miss America 1990.
2013 – 12 people are killed after a gunman opens fire at a naval yard in
Washington D.C.
HOROSCOPE
While selecting a career path is difficult, take comfort in the fact that your unique skills are well-suited for a variety of careers. Your sensitivity would be a good fit for caring professions such as counseling, teaching or education. Likewise, your analytical abilities would be a great fit for science or research. As an artistic soul, you may find the most satisfaction in art, music, acting or entertainment. If this is the case, look to the successes of performer Nick Jonas or actress Alex Bledel, who were both born on September 16th, for motivation.
Today is Sunday, September 15th, the 258th day of the year. There are 107
 Jesse Norman days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy Month, Chicken
Month, National Piano Month, Baby Safety Month, Little League
Month, Honey Month, Self Improvement Month
 Jan Matzeliger CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Jessye Norman, 74, opera singer
Earnest Byner, 56, football player
Sherman Douglas, 53, basketball player
Dexter Carter, 52, football player
Jason Terry, 42, basketball player
 Nipsey Russell HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Jan E. Matzeliger, 166, inventor (shoe lasting machine) (d. 1889)
Claude McKaye, 129, author (d. 1948)
Nipsey Russell, 101, comedian (d. 2005)
Julian E “Cannonball” Adderley, 91, jazz musician (d. 1975)
DEATHS
 Julian “Cannonball” Adderly Willie Bobo, 1983, jazz drummer (b. 1932)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1620 – The Mayflower departs from Plymouth England with 102 pilgrims.
1830 – 1st National Negro Convention begins in Philadelphia.
1923 – Gov. Walton of Oklahoma declares state of siege because of KKK terror.
1943 – Paul Robeson portrays Othello for the 296th time at New York City’s
Shubert Theater.
 Paul Robeson 1963 – Four little girls killed in Birmingham, Alabama church bombing.
1973 – Ohio State’s Archie Griffith begins record 31 consecutive 100 yd rushing
games.
1976 – Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls Who …,” premieres in New York
City.
1978 – Muhammad Ali beats Leon Spinks in 15 for heavyweight boxing title.
1991 – San Diego State freshman Marshall Faulk sets NCAA rushing record
 Marshall Faulk of 386 yds.
1994 – “Sound of Motown,” premieres in Rotterdam.
1995 – Cards shortstop Ozzie Smith sets record of 1,554 double plays.
1997 – Oprah Winfrey announces she will continue her show through 2000.
HOROSCOPE
Mercury is your sign’s planetary ruler, but you also are subject to the planetary influence of Venus because you were born in the third Decan, or part, of the sign. Mercury’s power is mysterious, but relates to the gifts for communication and mental ability that you possess. Likewise, Venus’s planetary influence relates to the gifts of sensitivity and artistic appreciation that lie within you. You are far more sensitive than the other Virgo Decans, as you find it just as easy to love as it is to be emotionally hurt. There may temptation to resist your natural sensitivity, but avoid this, as your sensitivity is also key to finding the beauty in life that you so desperately seek.
Today is Saturday, September 14th, the 257th day of the year . There are 108
 Nas days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy Month, National
Piano Month, Chicken Month, Baby Safety Month, Little League
Month, Honey Month, Self Improvement Month, National
Cream-Filled Donut Day
 Constance Baker Motley CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Robert Wisdom, 66, actor
Nas, 46, rapper
Kevin Lyttle, 43, singer
Lethal Bizzle, 35, rapper
Shannon Kane, 33, actress
Tinchy Stryder, 33, entrepreneur
 Chubby Checker Jimmy Butler, 30, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Constance Baker Motley, 98, 1st Black woman federal judge (d. 2005)
DEATHS
Dorothy Boulding Ferebee, 1980, physician/activist (b. 1898)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1960 – Chubby Checker’s “Twist” hits #1.
 Bo Jackson 1968 – Jimmy Ellis beats Floyd Patterson in 15 for heavyweight boxing title.
1968 – 1st broadcast of “60 Minutes” on CBS-TV.
1986 – Bo Jackson’s 1st HR-a 475-foot blast (longest at Royal Stadium).
1990 – Ken Griffey, Sr & Jr, hit back-to-back HRs in 1st inning.
1991 – Freshman Marshall Faulk of San Diego State rushed for NCAA record 386
yards & scored 7 touchdowns as the Aztecs beat Pacific 55-34.
HOROSCOPE
The Virgo’s paired element is Earth, which explains why you are the only zodiac sign with a fixed relationship with Earth. Just as Earth gives your feet firm ground to stand on, it influences you to seek the same stability in all aspects of life. You are practical and realistic about your goals, as you find little sense in leaving your head in the clouds. Your prudence will play a key role in future successes. Earth’s influence is not all positive however, as you run the risk of becoming overly cautious and conservative.
Today is Friday, September 13, the 256th day of the year. There are 109
 Iyanla Vanzant days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy Month, Chicken
Month, Little League Month, Baby Safety Month, Honey Month,
National Piano Month, Self Improvement Month, National Peanut Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Tavis Smiley Iyanla Vanzant, 66, TV show host
Joni Sledge, 63, singer (Sister Sledge)
Tavis Smiley, 55, talk show host
Michael Johnson, 52, track & field legend
Bernie Williams, 51, baseball player/musician
Tyler Perry, 50, director
 Tyler Perry Keith Murray, 45, rapper
Swizz Beatz, 43, rapper
Rickie Weeks, 37, baseball player
Nene, 36, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Alain LeRoy Locke, 132, writer/philosopher (Father of Harlem Renaissance)
 Nell Carter Charles Brown, 96, singer/pianist (d. 1999)
Nell Carter, 70, actress (d. 2003)
DEATHS
Tupac Shakur, 1996, rapper (b. 1971)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1663 – 1st serious slave conspiracy in colonial America (Virginia).
 Lou Rawls 1867 – Gen. E. R. S. Canby orders South Carolina courts to impanel blacks jurors.
1881 – Lewis Latimer invents & patents electric lamp with a carbon filament.
1925 – 1st U.S. University for Blacks, Xavier University, opens in New Orleans.
1980 – 1st Lou Rawls Parade of Stars United Negro College Fund telethon.
2009 – 26th MTV Awards: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift & T.I. f/ Rihanna wins.
HOROSCOPE
As a Virgo born on September 13th, your friends know you for being reserved, sensitive and artistic. While others seem to come alive in the spotlight, you find little enjoyment with all the eyes on you. Instead, you much rather find yourself in the background where you are comfortable. At times you may feel timid or shy, but this is easily countered when you are surrounded by close friends and loved ones. With friends and family, you find it easy to share your true self, which includes a great appreciation for life’s many beauties.
Today is Thursday, September 12th, the 255th day of the year . There are 110
 2 Chainz days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, Little League Month, Chicken Month,
National Courtesy Month, National Piano Month, Baby Safety
Month, Honey Month, Self Improvement Month, Chocolate
Milk Shake Day
 Jennifer Hudson CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Vernon Maxwell, 54, basketball player
Terry Dehere, 48, basketball player
Bizzy Bone, 43, rapper, (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)
Ruben Studdard, 41, singer
2 Chainz, 41, rapper
Jennifer Hudson, 38, singer/actress
 Barry White Tiara Thomas, 29, singer
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Jesse Owens, 105, track legend (d. 1980)
Barry White, 75, singer/composer (d. 2003)
DEATHS
Lillian Randolph, 1980, actress (Roots, Amos n Andy) (b. 1915)
 Stanley Turrentine Stanley Turrentine, 2000, jazz saxophonist (b. 1934)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1787 – Black Masons form 1st lodge.
1947 – Jackie Robinson is named National League Rookie of the Year.
1956 – Black students enter and are barred from Clay, Ky. elementary school.
1958 – U.S. Supreme Court orders Little Rock Arkansas high school to integrate.
 Mae Jemison 1964 – Ralph Boston sets then long jump record at 27′ 4½”.
1984 – N.Y. Met Dwight Gooden sets rookie strike out record at 251.
1992 – Dr. Mae C. Jemison becomes first African American woman to travel in
space.
2012 – Apple unveils its iPhone 5 and iOS 6.
HOROSCOPE
Your quick mind creates many career options for you to consider. As a caring person, you may be well-suited for a people-based career, such as education or counseling. Your artistic inclinations, may put you on a path of creative expression. If music is your passion, look to the legendary career of Barry White or the developing career of Jennifer Hudson, who were both born on September 12th, for inspiration.
Today is Wednesday, September 11th, the 254th day of the year. There are 111
 Taraji P. Henson days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy Month, National
Piano Month, Chicken Month, Baby Safety Month, Little League
Month, Honey Month, Self Improvement Month, 9/11 Remembrance
Day
 Ludacris CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Charles Evers, 97, civil rights leader (Amazing Grace)
Lola Falana, 77, actress/singer
Gerald Wilkins, 56, basketball player
Victor Wooten, 55, bassist
Taraji P. Henson, 49, actress
Mack Strong, 48, football player
 Franco Harris Elephant Man, 44, singer
Ludacris, 42, rapper
Ed Reed, 41, football player
Shaun Livingston, 34, basketball player
Jay Milz, 36, rapper
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
DEATHS
 LaToya Jackson 9/11 victims, 2001 (2,983)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1956 – Cincinnati Red Frank Robinson ties rookie record with his 38th home run.
1959 – “Duke” Ellington wins Spingarn Medal for his musical achievements.
1970 – The Ford Pinto is introduced.
1983 – Franco Harris becomes 3rd NFL to rush 11,000 yards.
1991 – “La Toya: Growing Up in The Jackson Family” goes on sale.
1998 – Independent counsel Kenneth Starr sends a report to the U.S. Congress
 9/11 Remembrance accusing President Bill Clinton of 11 possible impeachable offenses.
2001 – Two passenger planes hijacked by terrorists crash into New York’s
World Trade Towers causing the collapse of both & death of 2,752 people.
2001 – Terrorists hijack a passenger plane and crash it into the Pentagon
causing the death of 125 people.
2001 – Attempt by passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 to
retake control of their hijacked plane from terrorists causes plane to
crash in Pennsylvania field killing all 64 people on board.
HOROSCOPE
Mercury is your sign’s ruling planet, but because you were born in the second Decan, or part, of the sign, you also receive planetary influence from Saturn. Both planets play an equal role in forming your unique personality; Mercury is responsible for your keen intellect and communications kills, while it is Saturn that is connected to your strong discipline and control. Mercury and Saturn work together to make you far more success driven than the other Virgo Decans. Likewise, they are responsible for your abilities as an effective leader. While you will always be caught up in striving for perfection, take care to also put time into close, personal relationships, as you will derive great happiness from them.
Today is Tuesday, September 10th, the 253rd day of the year . There are 112
 Roy Ayers days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy, National Piano
Month, Chicken Month, Baby Safety Month, Little League
Month, Honey Month, Self Improvement Month, Sewing
Machine Day
 Big Daddy Kane CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Roy Ayers, 79, jazz legend
Jim Hines, 73, track athlete
Bob Lanier, 71, basketball star
Big Daddy Kane, 51, rapper
Ben Wallace, 45, basketball player
 Ben Wallace HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
DEATHS
Mordecai Johnson, 1976, 1st black president of Howard Univ. (1890)
DJ Uncle Al, 2001, deejay (b.1969)
Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, 2005, musician (b. 1924)
ON THIS DATE IN…
 Deion Sanders 1855 – James Mercer Langston elected township clerk of Brownhelm, Ohio,
becoming the first Black to hold elective office in the U.S.
1933 – 1st Negro League All-Star Game, West beats East 11-7 (Comiskey Park).
1956 – Louisville public schools integrates.
1963 – 20 black students entered public schools in Alabama.
1972 – U.S. Men’s Olympic basketball team suffers 1st lose, 51-50 to USSR (disputed).
 Will Smith 1973 – Muhammad Ali defeats Ken Norton.
1974 – Lou Brock ties (104) & then sets (105) baseball stolen base mark.
1989 – Deion Sanders returns a punt 68 yards for a touchdown, the first of many in his
career.
1991 – Senate Committee begins hearings on Clarence Thomas’ nomination.
1998 – 15th MTV Awards: Madonna & Will Smith wins.
HOROSCOPE
Earth is your sign’s paired element and in fact, you are the only zodiac sign with a fixed connection to the element. Just as you can always rely on the Earth for providing firm ground to walk on, you seek the same stability in all aspects of life. The Earth’s influence is witnessed in your grounded and practical nature; you will gladly exchange fantastical dreams for practical goals. Embrace the positive qualities of earth as you continue to work to achieve your goals, but be careful to avoid the overcautiousness that may become a negative influence.
Today is Monday, September 9th, the 252nd day of the year. There are 113
 Shane Battier days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy Month, National
Piano Month, Chicken Month, Baby Safety Month, Little League
Month, Honey Month, Self Improvement Month, Teddy Bear Day,
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Otis Redding Frank Lucas, 89, N.Y. crime boss
Luther Simmons, 77, singer (Main Ingredient)
Dee Dee Sharp, 74, singer
B.J. Armstrong, 52, basketball player
Shane Battier, 41, basketball player
J.R. Smith, 34, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
 Jack Johnson Otis Redding, 78, music legend (d. 1967)
DEATHS
Paul Cuffe, 1817, civil rights activist (b. 1759)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1739 – Slave revolt in Stono, S.C. led by Jemmy (25 whites killed).
1776 – The Continental Congress officially names its new union of sovereign
 Vernon Jordan states, the United States.
1909 – Jack Johnson fights Al Kaufman to no decision in 10 for boxing title.
1913 – Association for Study of Negro Life & History organizes in Chicago
by Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
1926 – The National Broadcasting Company is formed.
1956 – 70th US Women’s Tennis Championship: Shirley J Fry beats Althea
Gibson (63 64).
 Arthur Ashe 1957 – Nashville’s new Hattie Cotton Elementary School dynamited.
1957 – Pres. Eisenhower signs 1st civil rights bill since Reconstruction.
1963 – Alabama Gov. George Wallace served a federal injunction to stop
orders of state police to bar black students from enrolling in white schools.
1968 – 1st US Open, held as an “open”, Arthur Ashe wins, defeating Tom
Okker.
1971 – The four-day Attica Prison riot begins, which eventually results in
39 dead, most killed by state troopers retaking the prison.
1981 – Vernon E. Jordan resigns as president of National Urban League.
 Lauryn Hill 1982 – “Your Arms are Too Short to Box with God” opens at Alvin Theater
in New York City for 69 performances
1991 – Mike Tyson indicted for rape of Desiree Washington.
1999 – 16th MTV Awards: Lauryn Hill & Will Smith wins.
2007 – 24th MTV Awards: Rihanna f/ Jay-Z, Fergie & Justin Timberlake wins.
HOROSCOPE
As a Virgo born on September 9th, your will power and organizational skills are amongst your greatest talents. You impress others with your ability to work tirelessly in the face of tough challenges. You can bring control to almost any situation, especially when leading others is involved. Your natural ability to understand others allows you to delegate tasks in an effective way. Your friends, family, peers and coworkers admire your drive and ambition.
Today is Sunday, September 8th, the 251st day of the year . There are 114
 Larenz Tate days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy Month, National
Piano Month, Chicken Month, Baby Safety Month, Little League
Month, Honey Month, Self Improvement Month, National Sickle
Cell Awareness Month, International Literacy Day, Pardon Day,
Grandparent’s Day
 Dorothy Dandridge CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Guitar Shorty, 80, singer/guitarist
Maurice Cheeks, 63, basketball player/coach
Ruby Bridges, 55, civil rights leader
Big Boy, 50, DJ
Latrell Sprewell, 49, basketball player
Clarence Weatherspoon, 49, basketball player
Larenz Tate, 44, actor
Slim Thug, 39, rapper
Malcolm Floyd, 38, football player
Wiz Kalipha, 32, rapper
 Jackie Wilson HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Buck O’Neil, 112, Negro League Baseball legend (d. 2006)
L.C. Greenwood, 73, football player (d. 2013)
DEATHS
Dorothy Dandridge, 1965, actress/singer (b. 1922)
Roy Wilkins, 1981, NAACP leader (b. 1901)
ON THIS DATE IN…
 Nichelle Nichols 1915 – Association of Negro Life & History is founded.
1956 – Harry Belafonte’s album “Calypso,” goes to #1 & stays #1 for 31 weeks.
1957 – Jackie Wilson, releases his 1st solo single “Reet Petite”.
1966 – The first Star Trek series featuring Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Uhura
premieres on NBC.
1968 – Saundra Williams wins 1st Miss Black America pageant.
1973 – Hank Aaron sets record of most home runs in 1 league (709).
 Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie Presley 1974 – Pres. Gerald Ford pardons former Pres. Richard Nixon for any
crimes Nixon may have committed while in office.
1986 – ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ is first broadcast nationally.
1994 – MTV awards feature newlyweds Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie
Presley.
2013 – Serena Williams wins her fifth Women’s Singles U.S. Open title.
HOROSCOPE
Your sociability and leadership skills combine to create numerous career options. Your discipline would allow for success in a variety of fields, such as science, research, business and law. More people-focused careers, such as education or public relations may also be a good fit. If the entertainment world is more appealing, you may find a creative career such as music to be rewarding. Look to the careers of Pink and Wiz Khalifa, who both share your September 8th birthday, for inspiration.
Today is Saturday, September 7th, the 250th day of the year . There are 115
 Latimore days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy Month, National
Piano Month, Chicken Month, Baby Safety Month, Little League
Month, Honey Month, Self Improvement Month
 Gloria Gaynor CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Sonny Rollins, 89, saxophonist/composer
Latimore, 80, singer
Gloria Gaynor, 70, singer
Shane Mosley, 48, boxer
Antonio McDyess, 45, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
 Little Milton Little Milton, 85, singer/guitarist (d. 2005)
Earl Manigault, 75, basketball player (d. 1998)
Jermaine Stewart, 62, singer (d. 1997)
Easy-E, 56, rapper/producer (N.W.A.) (d. 1995)
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN…
1953 – Roy Campanella sets catcher record of 125 (en route to 142) RBIs.
 Tupac Shakur 1954 – Integration begins in Washington D.C. & Baltimore public schools.
1979 – The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) makes
its debut.
1996 – Rap artist Tupac Shakur is shot multiple times in a drive by shooting
in Las Vegas, dies 6 days later.
HOROSCOPE
Your sign’s planetary ruler is Mercury, but as you were born in the second Decan, or part, of the sign, you receive a helping of Saturn’s influence as well. Mercury’s planetary powers are reflected in your great communication skills and agile mind. Similarly, it is Saturn’s mysterious influence that can be credited with your great control, discipline and patience. Your unique combination of planetary influence makes you much more driven to success than other Virgo Decans. It is nearly impossible to stop you from meeting goals, as you are always driven to do your very best. It is the same perfectionism that can become detrimental, if you become too disappointed with your own imperfection and that of others. Counter these tendencies by paying special attention to your sensitivity, especially in close relationships.
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