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Today is Saturday, July 20th, the 201st day of the year. There are 164
 James Harris days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month, Unlucky
Month for Weddings, National Lollipop Day, Moon Day, Ugly Truck Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Omar Epps Carlos Santana, 72, singer/guitarist
James Harris, 72, football player
Kool G Rap, 55, rapper (Juice Crew)
Ian Beckles, 52, football player
Omar Epps, 46, actor
Ray Allen, 44, basketball player
Troy Smith, 35, football player
 Roy Hamilton Paige Hurd, 26, actress
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Frantz Fanon, 94, psychiatrist/philosopher (d. 1961)
DEATHS
Roy Hamilton, 1969, singer (b. 1929)
Bruce Lee, 1973, actor/martial artist (b. 1940)
ON THIS DATE IN…
 Bruce Lee 1849 – Women’s Rights Convention aided anti-slavery cause.
1942 – Black women are accepted into the Women’s Army
Auxiliary Corps (WAC).
1950 – Black troops (24th Regiment) win first U.S. victory in
Korea.
1957 – Althea Gibson wins Women’s Singles Championship at
Wimbledon.
 Vanessa Williams 1967 – The first National Conference of Black Power opens in
Newark, New Jersey.
1969 – Apollo 11 successfully makes the first manned landing on
the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first
humans to walk on the Moon.
1976 – Hank Aaron hits 755th & last home run off Angels Dick
Drago.
 O.J. Simpson 1984 – Vanessa Williams is asked to resign as Miss America.
1991 – Mike Tyson is accused of raping a Miss Black America
contestant.
1994 – OJ Simpson offers $500,000 reward for evidence of
ex-wife’s klller.
2008 – 16th ESPY Awards: Tiger Woods, Candace Parker win.
HOROSCOPE
Your sensitive nature and creative expression make a variety of career paths open to success. You are caring by default, which makes compassionate careers such as teaching and social work a clear option. It just may be that your true passion is found in artistic expression, which was the case with Carlos Santana, who was also born on July 20th. If you feel you are born to entertain, look at the inspiring work of Natalie Wood, another of your birthday twins.
Today is Friday, July 19th, the 200th day of the year. There are 165
 Rachel Robinson days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month,
National Raspberry Cake Day, National Daiquiri Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Rachel Robinson, 97, social activist/Mrs Jackie Robinson
 Willie Clark Alan Gorrie, 73, singer/bass player (Average White Band)
Willie Clark, 63, broadcaster/journalist
Teresa Edwards, 55, basketball player
Leroy Butler, 51, football player
Phaedra Sparks, 45, reality star
Angela Griffin, 42, actress
LaMarcus Aldridge, 34, basketball player
Jon Jones, 30, MMA fighter
Popcaan, 30, singer
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Stuart Scott, 54, sportscaster (d. 2014)
DEATHS
Lorenzen Wright, 2010, basketball player (b. 1975)
 Josephine Baker Sylvia Woods, 2012, co-founded Sylvia Restaurant of Harlem (b. 1926)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1866 – Tennessee is 1st to ratify 14th Amendment, guaranteeing civil rights.
1867 – Congressional Reconstruction received legal status.
1925 – Josephine Baker, entertainer, is greatly applauded in her Paris debut.
1941 – 1st US Army flying school for black cadets dedicated (Tuskegee Ala).
1950 – NY Yanks obtain their 1st black players, Elston Howard & Frank Barnes.
 Patricia Roberts-Harris 1973 – Willie Mays named to NL all star team for 24th time (ties Musial).
1979 – In her second Cabinet level appointment, Patricia Harris, becomes
Secretary of Health and Human Services.
1992 – Ebony P. Warren, crowned 24th Miss Black America.
1996 – XXVI Olympic games open in Atlanta Georgia.
HOROSCOPE
The planetary ruler of your sign is the moon, but because you were born in third Decan, or part, of the sign, you also experience the influence of Neptune. The moon’s influence is materialized with your keen sensitive and nearly psychic intuition. In turn, Neptune’s planetary force is seen in your active imagination and connection to all that is spiritual. The combination results in you being a romantic and a dreamer at heart. In life and in love, you derive great excitement from imagining possibilities. In times, your imagination is so active that reality pales by comparison. When this occurs, you rely on your optimism to evict negative thoughts from your mind; this is one of your greatest strengths. Be aware that imagination does not come without its dangers, as you run the risk of using it to escape from the real world.
Today is Thursday, July 18th, the 200th day of the year. There are 166
 Martha Reeves days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month, Unlucky
Month for Weddings, National Caviar Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Wendy Williams Martha Reeves, 78, singer (Martha & the Vandellas)
Calvin Peete, 76, golfer
Anne-Marie Johnson, 59, actress
Wendy Williams, 55, talk show host
Penny Hardaway, 48, basketball player
Derek Anderson, 45, basketball player
 Penny Hardaway Tori Hunter, 43, baseball player
Jason Weaver, 39, actor
Deion Branch, 40, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Nelson Mandela, 101, President of South Africa (d. 2013)
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, 90, singer (d. 2000)
“Papa” Dee Allen, 88, percussionist (War) (d. 1988)
 Nelson Mandela DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN…
1753 – Lemuel Haynes, escapes from slave holder in Framingham Mass.
1863 – Civil War: Second Battle of Fort Wagner–one of the first formal African American.
military units, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, supported by several white.
regiments, attempts an unsuccessful assault on Confederate-held Battery.
1899 – L.C. Bailey is issued a patent for the folding bed.
 54th Massachusetts Colored Regiment 1905 – Granville T. Woods receives a patent for railway brakes.
1951 – Jersey Joe Walcott at 37 becomes oldest to win heavyweight champion.
1959 – 1st black to win a major golf tournament (William Wright).
1970 – Willie Mays becomes 10th baseball player to get 3,000 hits.
1998 – African American Civil War Soldiers Memorial dedicated in Washington, D.C.
HOROSCOPE
You experience the planetary influence of two planets. The first being the moon, which is a testament to your sensitivity and emotional perceptiveness. Your second planetary influence comes from Neptune, which is reflected in your powerful imagination and connection to all that spiritual and supernatural. This unique combination is the cause for your dream inspired, romanticized way of dealing with the world. You often find yourself lost in fantasy, especially in relation to your love life. As it is possible to feel disappointment when reality doesn’t quite live up to reality, your optimism can help lift your spirits. While you love companionship and take great satisfaction from it, you must also give yourself time alone to explore your thoughts and true feelings. Take care to avoid too much fantasy, as you may begin to rely to heavily on it for your happiness.
Today is Wednesday, July 17th, the 198th day of the year. There are 167
 Diahann Carroll days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES
National Hot Dog Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Diahann Carroll, 84, actress
Connie Hawkins, 77, basketball legend
Regina Belle, 56, singer
Calbert Cheaney, 48, basketball player
 Regina Belle Donny Marshall, 47, basketball player/sportscaster
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Toni Stone, 98, 1st woman Negro League baseball player
Damon Harris, 69, singer (The Temptations) (d. 2013)
DEATHS
Billie Holiday, 1959, singer (b. 1915)
John Coltrane, 1967, saxophonist/composer (b. 1926)
 Billie Holiday William Raspberry, 2012, journalist (b. 1935)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1794 – Richard Allen organizes Philadelphia’s Bethel African
Methodist Episcopal Church.
1862 – The arming of Blacks approved by Congress.
1953 – Jesse D. Locker appointed ambassador to Liberia.
1954 – 1st major league game where majority of team is Black
 John Coltrane (Dodgers).
1967 – Jimi Hendrix is the opening act for The Monkees
performance in Forest Hills, New York.
1974 – Bob Gibson becomes the 2nd pitcher to strike-out 3,000
hitters (Cesar Geronimo).
1981 – Fulton County grand jury indicts Wayne B. Williams for
murder of 2 of 28 blacks killed in Atlanta.
 Florence Griffith-Joyner 1988 – Florence Griffith-Joyner sets 100m woman’s record (10.49).
2005 – Tiger Woods wins his 10th major winning the British Open
Championship by 5 strokes. Woods becomes only the second golfer,
after Jack Nicklaus, to win each major more than once.
2013 – 21st ESPY Awards: LeBron James and Serena Williams win.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Cancer born on July 17th, you are known for you optimism, sensitivity and intuition. You often impress others with the nearly psychic ability to know exactly what they are feeling or thinking. You use your emotional understanding to express empathy to those in need. Your friends appreciate this skill, but they also love your upbeat and positive attitude. Even in the worst situations, you have the special ability to find the bright side of things.
Today is Tuesday, July 16th, the 197th day of the year. There are 168
 William Bell days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month, Unlucky
Month for Weddings, Fresh Spinach Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
William Bell, 80, singer
 Alexis Herman Denise LaSalle, 80, singer
Alexis Herman, 72, 23rd United States Secretary of Labor
Terry Pendleton, 59, baseball player/coach
Darryl Mitchell, 53, actor
Charles Smith, 54, basketball player
Barry Sanders, 51, football legend
 Barry Sanders Rain Pryor, 50, actress
Aaron Glenn, 47, football player
Zach Randolph, 38, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, 157, civil rights activist
DEATHS
 Ida B. Wells-Barnett Buck Buchanan, 1992, football player (b. 1940)
John Henrik Clarke, 1998, historian/scholar (b. 1915)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1790 – The District of Columbia is established as the capital of the United States
after signature of the Residence Act.
1894 – Many negro miners in Alabama killed by striking white miners.
 Smokey Robinson 1944 – Dr. Charles R. Drew is awarded the Spingarn Medal.
1961 – Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 27′ 2″.
1969 – Apollo 11, carrying 1st men to land on Moon, launched
1972 – Smokey Robinson & Miracles final live performance.
1988 – Carl Lewis runs a wind-assisted 100 m in 9.78 sec.
1988 – Florence Joyner runs 100 m in women’s world record 10.49 seconds.
1988 – Jackie Joyner-Kersee sets women’s heptathlete record of 7,215 pts.
2003 – 11th ESPY Awards: Lance Armstrong, Serena Williams win
HOROSCOPE
Your unique combination of emotional understanding, creativity and optimism result in a variety of available career paths. Humanitarian careers, such as teaching or social work would help to give your life purpose. If you cannot go without a more creative outlet, writing or the arts may be the answer. Look to the imaginative characters and comedic writings of Will Ferrel, who was also born on July 16th, as inspiration. The creative dancing of Ginger Rogers, another of your birthday twins, can also serve as encouragement.
Today is Monday, July 15th, the 197th day of the year. There are 169
 Millie Jackson days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month,
Tapioca Pudding Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Millie Jackson, 75, singer
 Forest Whitaker Alicia Bridges, 66, singer
Forest Whitaker, 58, actor/director/producer
John Stallworth, 56, football player
Carnell Lake, 52, football player
Eddie Griffin, 51, comedian/actor
 Eddie Griffin Khalid Reeves, 47, basketball player
Jim Jones, 42, rapper
Derrick Favors, 28, basketball player
Tobias Harris, 26, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Maggie Lena Walker, 152, 1st Black female millionaire
Vivian Malone-Jones, 77, activist (d. 2005)
 Maggie Lena Walker DEATHS
Troy Dixon, 1990, rapper (Heavy D and the Boyz) (b. 1968)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1779 – Pompey Lamb, noted Black spy aided war effort.
1870 – Georgia becomes the last of the former Confederate states to
be readmitted to the Union.
 Twitter 1968 – “One Life to Live” premieres on TV.
1969 – Rod Carew ties record with his 7th steal of home in a season.
1973 – Willie McCovey becomes 15th to hit 400 HRs.
2006 – Twitter is launched, becoming one of the largest social media
platforms in the world.
HOROSCOPE
While the moon is the ruling planet of your sign, because you are born in the third Decan, or part, of the sign, you also are subject to the planetary influence of Neptune. This planetary combination contributes a double dose of sensitivity and compassion, as Neptune shares in the same emotional nature as the moon. However, Neptune’s influence does introduce aspects of spirituality and imagination as well. As a result, you are a highly romantic and culturally inclined individual. You are greatly excited by the novelty of romance and have high expectation from your romantic partners. While this may temporarily lead to disappointment when reality does not meet expectations, your optimism can quickly remedy the situation. Your imagination is one of your greatest assets, but be weary that too much time in fantasy can lead to a disconnect with reality.
Today is Sunday, July 14th, the 195th day of the year. There are 170
 Rosey Grier days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month, Unlucky
Month for Weddings, National Nude Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Rosey Grier, 87, football player/actor
 Lee Elder Lee Elder, 85, golfer
Maulana Karenga, 77, founder of Kwanza
Erick Dampier, 45, basketball player
Darrelle Reavis, 33, football player
Shabazz Napier, 28, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
 Gwen Guthrie Spencer Williams, 126, actor (Amos ‘n’ Andy) (d. 1969)
Gwen Guthrie, 69, singer (d. 1999)
DEATHS
Phillipe Wynn, 1984, singer (The Spinners) (b. 1941)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1798 – 1st direct US federal tax on states-on dwellings,
 Phillipe Wynne land & slaves.
1822 – Slave revolt in South Carolina under Denmark
Vesey and Peter Poyas.
1891 – Black inventor, J. Standard is awarded patent
for his refrigerator.
1943 – In Diamond, Missouri, the George Washington
Carver National Monument.
 Howard Hewitt becomes the first in honor of an African American.
1986 – Shalamar’s Howard Hewett acquitted in Miami
of drug charges.
1987 – Rookie of the Year Award is renamed to honor
Jackie Robinson.
1992 – All star MVP: Ken Griffey Jr (Seattle Mariners).
HOROSCOPE
Water is the Cancer’s paired element and you actually have the most fundamental connection with water of any of the zodiac signs. Being an element of emotions, you often experience strong emotions in waves. Often living on the rocky seas of emotion, you have gained a deep understanding for your inner workings. As a result, you can naturally pick up the rocky waters of others. Sharpening your connection with water will allow your empathetic skills to grow, but be aware that you can become “lost at sea” and suffer from emotional instability.
Today is Saturday, July 13th, 194th day of the year. There are 171
 Cheech Marin days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Cheech Marin, 73, comedian (Cheech & Chong)
 David Thompson David Thompson, 65, basketball legend
Michael Spinks, 63, boxer
Spud Webb, 56, basketball player
Michael Jace, 54, actor
Deborah Cox, 45, singer
 Deborah Cox HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Gerald Levert, 53, singer (LeVert and LSG) (d. 2006)
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE
1787 – Congress establishes Northwest Territory (excludes slavery).
 Gerald Levert 1863 – Anti-draft mobs lynch blacks in NYC; about 1,000 die.
1960 – Democratic convention nominates JFK as presidential candidate.
1971 – All star MVP: Frank Robinson (Baltimore Orioles).
1984 – Eddie Van Halen joins in, in a Jacksons’ concert.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Cancer born on July 13th, you are characterized by an overwhelming optimism paired with intuitive empathy. While others are unable to understand the feelings of others, you can instinctively read emotions. You use this ability to develop an understanding for the experiences of others. When paired with your natural optimism and positive world view, this ability makes you a valued friend and companion.
Today is Friday, July 12th, the 193rd day of the year. There are 172
 Bill Cosby days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month, Pecan
Pie Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Bill Cosby, 82, comedian/actor/producer
 Denise Nicholas Paul Silas, 76, basketball player/coach
Denise Nicholas, 75, actress
Lisa Nicole Carson, 50, actress
Chad Brown, 49, football player
Loni Love, 48, comedian/actress
 George Washington Carver Travis Best, 47, basketball player
Tracie Spencer, 41, singer
LeSean McCoy, 31, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
George Washington Carver, 155, botanist
Charlie Murphy, 60, actor/screenwriter (d. 2017)
DEATHS
Minnie Riperton, 1979, singer (b. 1947)
 Minnie Riperton ON THIS DATE IN…
1936 – Cornelius Johnson set world high jump record.
1949 – Frederick M. Jones patents cooling system for food
transportation trucks.
1951 – Mob tries to keep black family from moving into all-white
Cicero, Illinois.
 Fred McGriff 1967 – Blacks in Newark, riot, 26 killed, 1500 injured & over 1000 arrested.
1994 – All star MVP: Fred McGriff (Atlanta Braves).
1996 – Kirby Puckett, retires from Minnesota Twins.
1996 – Michael Jordan signs a NBA contract for 1 year for $25 million.
HOROSCOPE
While choosing a career path is always difficult, your mixture of practicality and compassion open up a variety of successful career choices. If the politics are your ambition, you may be well suited for office on the community level of higher, very similarly to John Quincy Adams, who was also born on July 11th. While business could also be satisfying, your creative inclinations may make a career in the arts ideal. If so, look to the work of iconic actor Yul Brynner, another of your birthday twins, for inspiration.
Today is Thursday, July 11th, the 192nd day of the year. There are 173
 Bonnie Pointer days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month, World
Population Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Beverly Todd, 73, actress
 Leon Spinks Bonnie Pointer, 69, singer (The Pointer Sisters)
Peter Brown, 66, singer/songwriter/ producer
Leon Spinks, 66, boxer
Rod Strickland, 53, basketball player
Cassi Davis, 55, actress
Kelita Smith, 50, actress
 Lil’ Kim Lil’ Kim, 44, rapper
Willie Anderson, 44, football player
Andre Johnson, 38, football player
Jacoby Jones, 35, footballer player
B.J. Raji, 33, football player
Patrick Patterson, 29, football player
 Jacoby Jones HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Ralph D Abernathy, 93, civil rights leader
Lou Hudson, 75, basketball player (d. 2014)
DEATHS
Walter Hawkins, 2010, gospel singer/pastor (b. 1949)
ON THIS DATE IN…
 Walter Hawkins 1776 – Olaudah Equiano bought his freedom.
1905 – Black intellectuals & activists lead by WEB Dubois organize the civil
rights Niagara Movement.
1960 – “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is first published, in the United
States.
1977 – Martin Luther King, Jr., is posthumously awarded the Presidential
 Trayvon Martin Medal of Freedom.
1988 – Mike Tyson hires Donald Trump as an adviser.
1992 – Presidential candidate Ross Perot at NAACP speech calls them
“you people”.
2007 – 15th ESPY Awards: LaDainian Tomlinson, Taryne Mowatt win.
2012 – 20th ESPY Awards: LeBron James, Brittney Griner win.
2013 – George Zimmerman is acquitted in the Trayvon Martin murder
trial.
HOROSCOPE
Your planetary influence is split amongst two planets, the first being the moon, which rules your sign, and the second being Pluto, which is a result of you being born in the second Decan, or part, of the sign. The moon is directly connected to your emotional sensitivity and perceptiveness, while Pluto’s influenced in your need for control and power. This interesting combination explains for your tendency to be far less emotional than most Cancers, as you don’t allow your emotions to overcome your mind when dealing with most situations. The cure for your distant nature is close relationships, where you find satisfaction and security. In these relationships you are revealed to be quite the nurturing and loving spirit. Take care to avoid feelings of jealousy, which are one of the negative aspects of your planetary influence.
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