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Today is Wednesday, October 18th, the 291st day of the year. There are 74
 Joe Morton days remaining until the end of the year and 68 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Computer Learning Month, Cookie Month,
Clergy Appreciation Month, National Vegetarian Month, Seafood Month,
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Diabetes Month, Lupus
Awareness Month, National Popcorn Popping Month, National Pizza
Month, Newspaper Carrier Day, No Beard Day, Sweetest Day
 Terry McMillan CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Chuck Berry, 91, singer/guitarist
Joe Morton, 70, actor
Ntozake Shange, 69, author
Terry McMillan, 66, author
Thomas Hearns, 59, boxer
Wynton Marsalis, 56, jazz trumpeter
 Wynton Marsalis Wesley Jonathan, 39, actor
Ne-Yo, 38, singer/songwriter
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Jesse Mae Hemphill, 94, guitarist (d. 2006)
Calvin Lockhart, 83, actor (d. 2007)
DEATHS
Dee Dee Warwick, 2008, singer (b. 1945)
 Ne Yo ON THIS DATE IN…
1775 – African-American poet Phyllis Wheatley freed from slavery.
1888 – Capital Savings Bank of Washington D.C., first bank for Blacks, is
organized.
1945 – Paul Robeson wins Spingarn Medal for singing & acting achievements.
1953 – Willie Thrower becomes 1st black NFL quarterback in modern times.
1955 – Track & Field names Jesse Owens all-time track athlete.
 Calvin Lockhart 1968 – Bob Beamon sets long jump record (29 ft. 2½ in.) in Mexico City.
1968 – Lee Evans sets world record of 43.8 seconds in 400 meter dash.
1968 – US Olympic Committee suspends Tommie Smith & John Carlos
for giving “black power” salute as a protest during victory ceremony.
1974 – Chicago Bull Nate Thurmond becomes 1st in NBA to complete a
quadruple double-22 pts, 14 rebounds, 13 assists & 12 blocks.
HOROSCOPE
As a Libra born on October 18th, you are well known for your social, analytical and loyal nature. While others prefer to be alone, you thrive in a social setting. Your are excited with the prospect of finding new and clever ways to share your thoughts with friends, peers and coworkers. Your loved ones appreciate your intelligence and thoughtfulness but they probably love you most for your loyalty. As you greatly value reliability in your relationships, you put great effort to being a dependable person.
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Today is Tuesday, October 17th, the 290th day of the year. There are 75
 Mae Jemison days remaining until the end of the year and 69 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Computer Learning Month, Cookie Month,
Clergy Appreciation Month, National Vegetarian Month, Lupus Awareness
Month, National Diabetes Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month,
 Eminem National Popcorn Popping Month, Seafood Month, National Pizza Month,
Wear Something Gaudy Day, National Pasta Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Mae C. Jemison, 61, astronaut
Ziggy Marley, 49, reggae singer
 Wyclef Jean Wood Harris, 48, actor
Eninem, 45, rapper
Wyclef Jean, 45, singer
Angel Parker, 37, actress
Mohambi, 31, singer
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
 Howard Rollins Jr. Howard E Rollins Jr, 67, actor (d. 1996)
DEATHS
Alberta Hunter, 1984, blues singer/composer (b. 1895)
Ralph Abernathy, 1990, civil rights leader (b. 1926)
Levi Stubbs, 2008, singer (Four Tops) (b. 1936)
ON THIS DATE IN…
 Levi Stubbs 1787 – Boston blacks, petition legislature for equal school facilities.
1894 – Ohio national guard kills 3 lynchers while rescuing a black man.
1972 – Chuck Berry’s “My Ding-a-ling,” is #1.
2006 – The United States population reaches 300 million.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Libra born on October 17th, your loyalty, intellect and social nature may be your most defining characteristics. You are dedicated to those you hold dear and you put great effort into being trustworthy and dependable. This may stem from the fact that you are most comfortable and engaged in a social setting. You never pass on the chance to express your unique point of view in an intelligent and clever way.
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Today is Monday, October 16th, the 289th day of the year. There are 76
 Kim Wayans days remaining until the end of the year and 70 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Computer Learning Month, Clergy
Appreciation Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lupus
Awareness Month, National Diabetes Month, Cookie Month, Seafood
Month, National Popcorn Popping Month, National Pizza Month,
 Kordell Stewart National Vegetarian Month, Bosses Day, Dictionary Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Chris Doleman, 56, football player
Kim Wayans, 55, actress
Adrian Murrell, 47, football player
Terry J. Vaughn, 47, actress
 John Brown Kordell Stewart, 45, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Maidie Norman, 105, actress (d. 1998)
Manute Bol, 55, basketball player (d.2010)
DEATHS
George Washington Williams, 1849, 1st major black historian (b. 1891)
 Tommie Smith & John Carlos Art Blakey, 1990, jazz drummer (b. 1918)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1859 – John Brown leads 21 in raid on federal arsenal, Harper’s Ferry, Va.
1909 – Jack Johnson KOs Stanley Ketchel in 12 for heavyweight boxing title.
1940 – Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. named 1st black general in regular army.
1968 – During Olympics Tommie Smith & John Carlos give black power salute.
 Million Man March 1973 – Maynard Jackson elected 1st black mayor of Atlanta.
1987 – Mike Tyson TKOs Tyrell Biggs in 7 for heavyweight boxing title.
1991 – Dallas Mavericks Roy Tarpley becomes 7th to be banned from NBA for
life under the league’s anti-drug agreement
1995 – Million Man March held in Wash DC (over 800,000 black men attend)
HOROSCOPE
As a Libra born on October 16th, your personality is dominated by your social and analytical nature. Although you are quite comfortable on your own, you would much rather prefer the company of others. In social settings your mind seems to come alive, as you provide thoughtful and clever thoughts to the group. Your friends and family are often impressed with the way you can engage them so effortlessly, but it may be your loyalty that they appreciate the most.
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Today is Sunday, October 15th, the 288th day of the year. There are 77
 Tito Jackson days remaining until the end of the year and 71 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cookie
Month, Seafood Month, Lupus Awareness Month, National Popcorn Popping
Month, Clergy Appreciation Month, National Pizza Month, Computer Learning
Month, National Diabetes Awareness Month, National Vegetarian Month,
 Eric Benet Pastoral Care Week, White Cane Safety Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Tito Jackson, 64, singer (Jackson 5)
Eric Benét, 47, singer
Ginuwine, 42, singer
Keyshia Cole, 36, singer
 Ginuwine Aaron Aflalo, 32, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN…
1883 – Supreme Court declares Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional.
1968 – Wyomia Tyus becomes the first person to win a gold medal in the 100
meters in two consecutive Olympic games.
 Keyshia Cole 1974 – National Guard mobilizes to restore order in Boston school busing.
1979 – N.Y. Knicks retire 2nd number, # 10, Walt Frazier.
1987 – NFL Players Association orders an end to 24 day strike.
1991 – Clarence Thomas is confirmed as Supreme Court Justice (52-48).
1993 – Nelson Mandela & South Africa president F.W. de Klerk awarded
Nobel Peace Prize.
 Walt Frazier 1997 – N.Y. jury awards boxer Mitch Green $45,000 in civil lawsuit
against Mike Tyson, for street brawl in 1988.
2001 – Dr. Ruth Simmons, first African American leader of an Ivy
League institution, inaugurated as the 18th president of Brown
University.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Libra born on October 15th, you are well-known for your social, intellectual and loyal nature. Although you are comfortable alone with the workings of your mind, you take much more interest in a social setting where you can express your thoughts to an audience. Your friends and family enjoy your whit and intelligence, but they may be most appreciate of your loyalty. As you value dedication and reliability in relationships over all else, you take special care to posses these qualities.
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Today is Saturday, October 14th, the 287th day of the year. There are 78
 James “Radio” Kennedy days remaining until the end of the year and 72 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cookie
Month, Lupus Awareness Month, National Diabetes Month, Computer
Learning Month, National Pizza Month, National Popcorn Popping Month,
Seafood Month, Clergy Appreciation Month, National Vegetarian Month,
Pastoral Care Week, Be Bald and Free Day, National Dessert Day
 Karyn White CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Robert Parker, 87, saxophonist/singer (Barefootin’)
James Robert “Radio” Kennedy, 71, football coach
Charlie Joiner, 70, football player
Keith Byars, 54, football player
Karyn White, 52, singer
 Stephen A. Smith Stephen A. Smith, 50, sports journalist
P J Brown, 48, basketball player
Jim Jackson, 47, basketball player
Usher, 39, singer
Wesley Matthews, 30, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
DEATHS
 Usher Big Moe,, 2007, rapper (b. 1974)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1834 – First black to obtain a U.S. patent, Henry Blair, for a corn planter.
1949 – Ezzard Charles TKOs Pat Valentino in 8 for heavyweight boxing title.
1958 – The District of Columbia Bar Association votes to accept black
Americans as members.
 Big Moe 1968 – Jimmy Hines runs 100m in world record 9.95 sec.
1973 – Willie Mays last hit, as Mets beat A’s in World Series game 2.
1976 – Chris Chambliss’ 9th inning lead off homer gives NY Yanks pennant
#30.
1982 – President Reagan proclaims war against drugs.
HOROSCOPE
As a Libra born on October 14th, you’re a social, analytical, and loyal individual. There are few settings more appealing to you than a social one. You use your sharp mind to present your thoughts in an interesting and engaging way. While your friends and family appreciate your intellect and charm, they may appreciate your loyalty even more. In all your close relationships, you are devoted and reliable, as these are qualities you feel everyone should possess.
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Today is Friday, October 13th, the 286th day of the year. There are 79
 Shirley Caesar days remaining until the end of the year and 73 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Lupus Awareness Month, Cookie Month,
National Diabetes Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Computer
Learning Month, National Popcorn Popping Month, Seafood Month,
Clergy Appreciation Month, National Pizza Month, National Vegetarian
Month, Fire Prevention Week, International Skeptics Day
 Demond Wilson CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Shirley Caesar, 79, gospel singer
Pharoah Sanders, 77, saxophonist
Demond Wilson, 71, actor (Sanford & Son)
Beverly Johnson, 65, model
Derek Harper, 56, basketball player
Doc Rivers, 56, basketball coach
 Doc Rivers Jerry Rice, 55, football player
Cherelle, 52, singer
Tisha Campbell-Martin, 49, actress
Brian Dawkins, 44, football player
Paul Pierce, 40, basketball player
DJ Paul, 40, rapper
Ashanti, 37, singer
 Ashanti David Heye, 37, boxer
Norris Cole, 29, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Arna Botemps, 115, poet (d. 1973)
Art Tatum, 107, jazz pianist/composer
Nipsey Russell, 97, comedian
Jesse Leroy Brown, 91, 1st Black naval aviator
 Garrett A. Morgan DEATHS
Clarence Muse, 1979, actor (Sam-Casablanca) (b. 1889)
Vivian Malone Jones, 2005, civil rights activist (b. 1942)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1914 – Garrett Morgan invents & patents gas mask.
1979 – Angela Davis arrested in NYC.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Libra born on October 13th, you are characterized by your analytical and social nature. While others may prefer to be on their own, you are most comfortable in the group setting. You take any chance to interact with new and interesting people, finding great enjoyment in situations where you can share your clever observations and thoughts. In addition to being social, you are also very loyal, committing strongly to close relationships.
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Today is Thursday, October 12th, the 285th day of the year. There are 80
 Sam Moore days remaining until the end of the year and 74 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Clergy Appreciation Month, Cookie Month,
National Diabetes Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month,
Computer Learning Month, Lupus Awareness Month, National Pizza
Month, National Vegetarian Month, National Popcorn Popping Month,
Seafood Month, Emergency Nurses Day, National Gumbo Day, Take Your
Teddy Bear to Work Day!
 Erica Dixon CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Sam Moore, 82, singer (Sam & Dave)
Leon Lett, 49, football player
Charlie Ward, 47, basketball player
Marion Jones, 42, track and field
Jay “Young Jeezy” Jenkins, 40, rapper
 Young Jeezy Erica Dixon, 34, reality star
Marcus T. Paulk, 31, actor
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Dorie Miller, 98, war hero (1943)
Dick Gregory, 85, comedian/political activist
William Raspberry, 82, columnist (d. 2012)
Melvin Franklin, 75, singer (Temptations) (d. 1995)
DEATHS
 Melvin Franklin Wilt Chamberlain, 1999, basketball legend (b. 1936)
C. Delores Tucker, 2005, politician/civil rights activist (b. 1927)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1925 – Xavier University, America’s only Black Catholic college, is founded
in New Orleans.
1966 – Jimi Hendrix Experience forms with Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding
& Mitch Mitchell.
 Herschel Walker 1977 – US Supreme Court heard arguments in “reverse discrimination” case of
Allan Bakke, white student denied admission to University of California Med
School.
1980 – “Your Arm’s Too Short to Box” closes at Ambassador NYC after 149
performances.
1989 – Herschel Walker is traded from Cowboys to Vikings for 12 players.
1992 – Washington’s Art Monk sets NFL record with 820th reception.
HOROSCOPE
As a Libra born on October 12th, your selfless and considerate nature may be your strongest qualities. As a naturally social person, you take great enjoyment from helping others, which is supported by a natural ability to easily spot when someone is in need. Your friends and family always seem to come to you with their problems, as they know you will be very patient and non-judgmental with them. These qualities make it no surprise that your loved ones describe you as a perfect friend.
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Today is Wednesday, October 11th, the 283rd day of the year. There are 82
 Daryl Hall days remaining until the end of the year and 75 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, National Diabetes Month, Cookie Month,
Lupus Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month,
Clergy Appreciation Month, Computer Learning Month, National
Pizza Month, National Vegetarian Month, National Popcorn Popping
 Granville T. Woods Month, Seafood Month, American Pharmacist Month, Customer
Service Week, Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day, It’s My Party Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Daryl Hall, 69, singer/songwriter (Hall & Oates)
Andrew Woolfolk, 67, musician (Earth, Wind & Fire)
 Prince Lennie James, 52, actor
Desmond Mason, 40, basketball player
Terrell Suggs, 35, football player
Mike Conley, Jr., 30, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Art Blakey, 98, drummer (d. 1990)
 Clarence Thomas DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN…
1864 – Slavery abolished in Maryland.
1887 – Granville T. Woods patents telephone system and apparatus.
1887 – Alexander Miles patents elevator.
1939 – NAACP organized Legal Defense & Education Fund.
 Dennis Rodman 1964 – Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize.
1969 – Blues artist Muddy Waters involved in a car crash that kills 3.
1981 – LeRoy Irvin sets yards gained on punt returns record (207 yds)
1981 – Unknown singer, Prince opens for Rolling Stones at L.A. Coliseum
1984 – August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” premieres in New York
City.
 Deion Sanders 1991 – Anita Hill testifies Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her.
1992 – Deion Saunders plays for Atlanta Falcons (NFL) & Braves (Baseball)
in the same day.
1995 – O. J. Simpson cancels a TV appearance on Dateline.
1997 – Dennis Rodman returns from 2nd longest NBA suspension (11 games).
HOROSCOPE
Being a Libra born on October 11th, your personality is defined by your thoughtfulness and seriousness. While you do have a notable sense of humor, you take you do not take life lightly and are driven to accomplish your goals. Although motivated, you are far from selfish and will take any chance to help out a fellow human being. Your friends and family often marvel at your ability to let the needs of others outweigh your own. You would be surprised to find that many consider you to be the perfect friend.
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Today is Tuesday, October 10th, the 283rd day of the year. There are 82
 Ben Vereen days remaining until the end of the year and 76 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, Lupus Awareness Month, Cookie Month,
National Diabetes Month, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month,
Clergy Appreciation Month, Seafood Month, National Pizza Month,
National Vegetarian Month, National Popcorn Popping Month, Customer
Service Week, National Angel Food Cake Day, International Newspaper Carriers Day!
 Mya Harrison CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Ben Vereen, 71, actor/dancer
Gus Williams, 64, basketball player
Derrick McKey, 51, basketball player
Yinka Dare, 45, basketball player
John Mobley, 44, football player
Mya Harrison, 38, singer
 Cupid Cupid, 35, singer
Andrew McCutchen, 31, baseball player
Geno Smith, 27, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Frederick Douglas Patterson, 116, founder United Negro College Fund (d. 1988)
Theolonius Monk, 100, jazz musician (d. 1982)
Oscar Brown Jr, 90, songwriter (d. 2005)
 Redd Foxx DEATHS
Ralph H Metcalfe, 1978, politician (b. 1910)
William “Buckwheat” Thomas, 1980, actor (Little Rascal) (b. 1931)
Redd Foxx, 1991, comedian (b. 1923)
Eddie Futch, 2001, boxing trainer (b. 1911)
Solomon Burke, 2010, singer (b. 1940)
ON THIS DATE IN…
 Bobby Seale 1899 – Isaac R. Johnson patents bicycle frame.
1935 – George Gershwin’s “Porgy & Bess” opens on Broadway.
1965 – The Supremes appear on Ed Sullivan Show.
1966 – The Black Panther Party emerges in Oakland, Calif. led by Huey
Newton & Bobby Seale.
1968 – Lee Evans sets 400 meter record at 43.86 sec.
1994 – NY Giants retire Lawrence Taylor’s #56.
HOROSCOPE
As a Libra born on October 10th, your considerate and selfless nature define you. You love to be in social situations and have the natural ability to understand when others could use some help. In true selfless fashion, you will often put the needs of loved ones ahead of your own. Your friends and family greatly appreciate this fact, just as they appreciate the fact that you can always help them in a patient and non-judgmental way.
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Today is Monday, October 9th, the 282nd day of the year. There are 83
 Nona Hendryx days remaining until the end of the year and 77 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, National Diabetes Month, Cookie Month,
Lupus Awareness Month, Clergy Appreciation Month, Computer
Learning Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National
Pizza Month, National Vegetarian Month, Seafood Month,
National Popcorn Popping Month, Customer Service Week,
 Mike Singletary Fire Prevention Day, Moldy Cheese Day, Columbus Day!
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Nona Hendryx, 73, singer (Patti LaBelle & Blue Belles)
Mike Singletary, 58, football player
Wanz, 55, singer
Steve R. McQueen, 47, director
Kenny Anderson, 47, basketball player
 Steve McQueen Juan Dixon, 39, basketball player
LeCrae Moore, 37, rapper
Darius Miles, 36, basketball player
Starling Marte, 24, baseball player
Tyler James Williams, 24, actor
Lil’ Durk, 24, rapper
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
 Thalmus Rasulala Mary Ann Shadd Cary, 194, 1st black U.S. newspaper publisher (d. 1893)
O.V. Wright, 77, singer (d. 1980)
DEATHS
Benjamin Banneker, 1806, astronomer/mathematician (b.. 1732)
Thalmus Rasulala, 1991, actor (b. 1940)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1869 – Morgan State College opened.
 Art Shell 1888 – O.B. Clare patents trestle.
1926 – NBC (National Broadcasting Corporation) forms.
1969 – Supremes release “Someday We’ll Be Together”.
1974 – Frank Robinson became 1st Black baseball manager (Cleve Indians).
1974 – Race riot in Boston due to “bussing”.
1989 – 1st NFL game coached by a black man, Art Shell, his LA Raiders beat
NY Jets 14-7 on Monday Night Football.
1991 – Pres. Bush declares “total confidence” in nominee Clarence Thomas.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Libra born on October 9th, your are well-known for a serious, thoughtful and selfless demeanor. You genuinely enjoy helping others and often find yourself taking any opportunity to assist others. You are great at providing a patient and non-judgmental ear for friends and loved ones, allowing them to sort through their problems in a comfortable setting. These qualities make you a highly valued friend, especially when it is obvious that you are putting the needs of others above your own.
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