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Today is Thursday, August 22nd, the 234th day of the year. There are 131
 Beenie Man days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Catfish Month,
National Golf Month, National Picnic Month, Peach Month,
Romance Awareness Month, National Friendship Week,
National Tooth Fairy Day, Be An Angel Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 John Lee Hooker Vernon Reid, 61, musician (Living Colour)
Stevie Ray, 60, wrestler
James Debarge, 57, singer/keyboardist (Debarge)
Terry Catledge, 56, basketball player
Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje, 52, actor
Beenie Man, 46, rapper
 Huey P. Newton Charles C Smith, 44, basketball player
Randall Cobb, 29, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
John Lee Hooker, 102, singer/guitarist (d. 2001)
Chuck Brown, 83, singer/guitarist (d. 2012)
DEATHS
Huey P. Newton, 1989, co-founder of the Black Panther Party (b. 1942)
 Nicholas Ashford Nick Ashford, 2011, singer/songwriter (Ashford & Simpson) (b. 1942)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1831 – Nat Turner’s slave rebellion commences just after midnight in
Southampton County, Virginia, leading to the deaths of more than 50
whites and several hundred African Americans who are killed in retaliation
for the uprising.
 Chuck Brown 1843 – Henry Highland Garnett calls for a general slave strike.
1950 – Althea Gibson becomes the first black competitor in international tennis.
1951 – Harlem Globetrotters play in Olympic Stadium, Berlin before 75,052.
1957 – Floyd Patterson KOs Pete Rademacher in 6 for heavyweight boxing title.
1964 – Supreme’s “Where Did Our Love Go” reaches #1
1969 – Gloria O. Smith, (NY), crowned 2nd Miss Black America.
 The Supremes 1979 – 200 black leaders meet in NY to support Andrew Young.
1984 – Evelyn Ashford ties world women’s mark for 100 m, 10.76 sec
1994 – DNA testing links O.J. Simpson to murder of Nicole Simpson & Ron Goldman.
1996 – Pres. Bill Clinton signs welfare reform into law, representing major shift in U.S.
welfare policy.
HOROSCOPE
Fire is your sign’s paired element and as a Leo, you are the only zodiac sign with a cardinal relationship to the element. Fire’s influence is obvious when your passion and enthusiasm emerge. Whenever confronted with a challenge, no matter how great, your flame burns with fortitude as you reach your goals. These qualities of fire should be highly valued, but you should be aware of the dangers of impatience and impulsiveness that are amongst fire’s negative qualities.
Today is Wednesday, August 21st, the 233rd day of the year . There are 132
 Melvin Van Peebles days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Catfish Month,
National Golf Month, National Picnic Month, Peach Month,
Romance Awareness Month, National Friendship Week,
Senior Citizen’s Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Clarence Williams, III Melvin Van Peebles, 87, actor/director
Clarence Williams III, 80, actor
Loretta Devine, 70, actress and singer
Archie Griffin, 65, football player
B.J. Upton, 35, baseball player
Usain Bolt, 33, sprinter
Jody Meeks, 32, basketball player
 Loretta Devine HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Count Basie, 115, pianist/composer/bandleader (d. 1984)
Wilt Chamberlain, 83, basketball legend (d. 1999)
DEATHS
George Jackson, 1971, activist (b. 1941)
 Count Basie ON THIS DATE IN…
1831 – Nat Turner leads black slaves and free blacks in a rebellion.
1927 – The 4th Pan-African Congress meets in New York City.
1961 – Motown releases what would be its first #1 hit, “Please Mr. Postman” by
The Marvellettes.
1968 – James Anderson, Jr., posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor
 Wilt Chamberlain to be awarded to an African American U. S. marine.
1989 – The Atlanta NAACP office is tear gassed.
2000 – Tiger Woods wins golf’s PGA Championship to become the first golfer
since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win 3 majors in a calendar year. He ties the to-par
record for the PGA (-18) with Bob May, and wins in a playoff.
HOROSCOPE
Your sign’s paired element is fire and as a Leo, you have the most cardinal connection with the element. As if powered by a strong flame, passion and enthusiasm seems to burn inside you whenever you are confronted with a challenge or new task. Your flame never falters, as it drives you to accomplish your goals, even in the face of great adversity. The positive qualities of fire are numerous, but be weary of fire’s negative qualities, which include impatience and impulsiveness.
Today is Tuesday, August 20th, the 232nd day of the year. There are 133
 Don King days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Catfish Month,
National Golf Month, National Picnic Month, Peach Month
Romance Awareness Month, National Friendship Week,
World Mosquito Day, National Radio Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Al Roker Don King, 88, boxing promoter
J. J. Malone, 84, singer (It’s A Shame)
Al Roker, 65, journalist
Quinn Buckner, 65, basketball player/sportscaster
KRS-One, 54, rapper/producer
Jamil Walker Smith, 37, actor
Mark Washington, 34, football player
 William H. Gray, III Jerryd Bayless, 31, basketball player
Kirko Bangz, 30, rapper
Cory Joseph, 28, basketball player
Alex Newell, 27, actor
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
William H. Gray, 78, politician (d. 2013)
Isaac Hayes, 77, singer/songwriter/actor (d. 2008)
 Isaac Hayes Big Moe, 45, rapper (d. 2007)
DEATHS
Stephanie Tubbs Jones, 2008, lawyer/politician (b. 1949)
Gene Upshaw, 2008, football player (b. 1945)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1619 – 1st Black slaves brought by Dutch to colony of Jamestown, Virginia.
1830 – The first National Negro Convention is held in Philadelphia with
 Dwight Gooden Richard Allen as chairman.
1939 – 1st black bowling league formed (National Bowling Assoc.).
1964 – President Johnson signs Economic Opportunity Act, an anti-
poverty measure totaling nearly $1 billion.
1974 – Gerald Ford assumes office of President after Richard Nixon’s
resignation.
1985 – Met Dwight Gooden strikes out 16 on way to his 13th
consecutive win.
1993 – Dr. David Satcher named director of the Center for Disease Control.
HOROSCOPE
You have naturally put yourself on a path to success, but it may be difficult to choose a specific career path. Your personality and determination are perfect for the business world, where people would appreciate your straight-shooting ways. Likewise, your social capabilities would make a career in politics or public relations a good fit. If the entertainment world is more appealing, look to more artistic pursuits to find fulfillment. Look to the revolutionary career of singer Robert Plant or the acting of Demi Lvato, who were both also born on August 20th, for encouragement.
Today is Monday, August 19th, the 231st day of the year. There are 134
 Charles Bolden days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Golf Month,
National Picnic Month, National Catfish Month, Romance
Awareness Month, Peach Month, National Friendship Week,
World Humanitarian Day, National Aviation Day, National Potato Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Charles Bolden, 73, general/astronaut
 Pres. Bill Clinton Bill Clinton, 73, 42nd President of the United States
Ricky Pierce, 60, basketball player
Fat Joe, 49, rapper
Romeo Miller, 30, rapper
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
William Marshall, 95, actor (Blacula) (d. 2003)
Nate Dogg, 50, rapper (d. 2011)
 Romeo Miller DEATHS
Blind Willie McTell, 1959, singer/guitarist (b. 1901)
Lorenzo Tucker, 1986, actor (b. 1907)
Betty Everett, 2001, singer (b. 1939)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1791 – Benjamin Banneker published his 1st Almanac.
 Betty Everett 1791 – Benjamin Banneker writes a letter to the Secretary of State Thomas
Jefferson using language from the ‘United States Declaration of Independence’
to criticize Jefferson’s pro-slavery stance and to request justice for African
Americans.
1884 – M.C. Harvey patented the lantern.
1954 – Ralph J. Bunche named undersecretary of the United Nations.
1963 – NAACP Youth Council begin sit-ins at Oklahoma City Lunch counters.
 Nate Dogg 1982 – Renaldo Nehemiah sets record for 110 m hurdles, 12.93 sec.
1991 – Black groups target Hasidic Jews on the streets of Crown Heights in New
York, N.Y. for three days, after two black children were hit by a car driven by
a Hasidic man.
1995 – Mike Tyson returns to the ring & DQs Peter McNeeley in 38 seconds.
HOROSCOPE
The Sun is your sign’s planetary ruler, but because you were born in the third Decan, or part, of the sign, you also receive some influence from Mars. If the Sun could be considered responsible for your creativity and willpower, it would be Mars that is responsible for your assertiveness and dynamism. You are the most highly motivated of all the Leo Decans, which explains why you are among the most well geared towards success. Seeing as blind ambition can lead to an aggressive nature, make sure to meet your goals with positivity and focus. As long as you give yourself time to enjoy the less serious side of life as well, you will remain on a path towards success.
Today is Sunday, August 18th, the 230th day of the year. There are 135
 Rafer Johnson days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Catfish Month,
National Golf Month, National Picnic Month, Peach Month,
Romance Awareness Month, Friendship Week, Bad Poetry Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Rafer Johnson, 84, decathlete/actor
 Malcolm-Jamal Warner Matt Snell, 78, football player
Sarah Dash, 76, singer (Labelle)
Nona Hendryx, 74, singer (LaBelle)
Barbara Harris, 74, singer (The Toys)
Joseph Marcell, 71, actor
Greg Pruitt, 68, football player
Fat Lever, 59, basketball player
 Jada Pinkett-Smith Kenny Walker, 55, basketball player
Brian Mitchell, 51, football player
Isaac Austin, 50, basketball player
Everlast, 50, songwriter
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 49, actor
Jada Pinkett-Smith, 48, actress
Bart Scott, 39, football player
 Town of Eatonville HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN…
1859 – Harriett Willson’s “Our Nig” is the first novel published
by a Black writer.
1887 – The Town of Eatonville, Fl. is founded, the oldest Black
 James Meredith incorporated township in America.
1954 – James E Wilkins is 1st black to attend a U.S. cabinet meeting.
1958 – Floyd Patterson TKOs Roy Harris in 13 for heavyweight boxing title.
1963 – James Meredith becomes the first black person to graduate from the
University of Mississippi.
1969 – Woodstock Music & Art Fair closes with Jimi Hendrix/Band of Gypsies
as the final act.
 Jimi Hendrix 1971 – Gov. George Wallace orders two Ala. state school boards to ignore
federal desegregation order.
1973 – Hank Aaron’s record 1,378 extra base hit surpasses Stan Musial record.
1981 – Running back, Herschel Walker, of University of Georgia, takes out a
Lloyd’s of London insurance policy for $1 million.
1987 – Houston Oiler Earl Campbell, retires from the NFL.
HOROSCOPE
Your paired element is fire, and as a Leo, you have the most cardinal relationship with the element of all the zodiac signs. Fire’s influence connects directly to the passion and energy that burns whenever you confront a new task or challenge. Likewise, in times of great adversity, your flame only becomes stronger. Embracing these qualities of fire can become one of your greatest strengths, but be aware of fire’s negative qualities, which include impatience and impulsiveness.
Today is Saturday, August 17th, the 229th day of the year. There are 136
 Rudy Gay days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Catfish Month,
National Golf Month, National Picnic Month, Peach Month,
Romance Awareness Month, Friendship Week, National
Thrift Shop Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Marcus Garvey Dee Brown, 35,basketball player
Rudy Gay, 33, basketball player
Tyrus Thomas, 33, basketball player
Lil’ B, 30, rapper
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
 Pearl Bailey Alexander Grimke, 170, activist
Marcus Garvey, 132, journalist/activist ( founded Black Star Line) (d. 1940)
Luther Allison, 80, singer/guitarist (d. 1997)
DEATHS
Paul Williams, 1973, singer/choreographer (The Temptations) (b. 1939)
Pearl Bailey, 1990, actress/singer (b. 1918)
 Miles Davis ON THIS DATE IN…
1959 – Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, the much acclaimed and highly influential
best selling jazz recording of all time, is released.
1966 – Willie Mays takes 2nd place on all-time home run list.
1972 – Andrew Young is elected to Congress.
1973 – Willie Mays hits 660th & last home run off Don Gullett of Cincinnati.
 Andrew Young 1998 – Pres. Bill Clinton admits in taped testimony that he had an “improper physical
relationship” with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. On the same day he admits
before the nation that he “misled people” about the relationship.
1987 – Muhammad Ali elected to “Ring” magazine’s Boxing Hall of Fame.
HOROSCOPE
As a Leo born on August 17th, you are well known for being ambitious, straightforward and active. While you notice others are content in their current position, you are always looking to the next level of success. You are goal-oriented and will put in whatever work that is necessary to reach the top. Your friends admire these qualities, but are sometimes frustrated by your blunt nature. Although you never intend to offend others with your honesty, you have no desire to mask the truth in any aspect of life.
Today is Friday, August 16th, the 228th day of the year. There are 137
 Carol Moseley Braun days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Catfish Month,
National Golf Month, National Picnic Month, Peach Month,
Romance Awareness Month, National Smile Week, National
Tell A Joke Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Wyatt Tee Walker, 90, pastor/activist
 James “J.T.” Taylor Trevor McDonald, 79, journalist
Carol Mosely Braun, 72, politician
James Taylor, 66, singer (Kool & The Gang)
Reginald Veljohnson, 66, actor
Madonna, 61, singer/actress
Angela Bassett, 61, singer/producer
 Madonna Willie Jackson, 48, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Louis Lomax, 97, author (d. 1970)
DEATHS
Robert Johnson, 1938, singer/guitarist (b. 1911)
Robert “Robby” Debarge, 1995, musician (b. 1959)
Max Roach, 2007, drummer/songwriter (b. 1924)
Aretha Franklin, 2018, singer (b. 1942)
 Angela Bassett ON THIS DATE IN…
1954 – The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.
1961 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. protests for black voting right in Miami.
1970 – Federal warrant issued for Angela Davis.
1988 – Butch Reynolds runs world record 400 m (43.29).
1989 – Roger Kingdom of USA sets 110m hurdle record (12.92) in Zurich.
HOROSCOPE
Picking a specific career path is always a challenge, but your personality makes multiple careers open for success. You are a natural determined leader, so a career in business would bring you excitement. If you find a worthwhile cause, you may find a career in the non-profit sector rewarding. The world of entertainment may also appeal to you. If this is the case, the let the groundbreaking careers of Madonna and Steve Carell, who were both born on August 16th, serve as inspiration.
Today is Thursday, August 15th, the 227th day of the year. There are 138
 Maxine Waters days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Catfish Month,
National Golf Month, National Picnic Month, Peach Month
Romance Awareness Month, National Smile Week, Relaxation Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Anthony Anderson Maxine Waters, 81, politician
Frederick Knight, 75, singer
Billy Griffin, 69, singer (The Miracles)
Bobby Caldwell, 68, singer/songwriter
Rondell Sheridan, 60, actor
Yancey Thigpen, 50, football player
 Bobby Byrd Anthony Anderson, 49, actor
Quinton Aaron, 34, actor
Andrea Lewis, 33, actress
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Oscar Peterson, 94, pianist/composer (d. 2007)
Bill Pinkney, 94, singer (The Drifters) (d. 2007)
 Granville T. Woods Bobby Byrd, 85, singer (The Famous Flames) (d. 2007)
Gene Upshaw, 74, football player (d. 2008)
Nipsey Hustle, 33, rapper (d. 2018)
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE…
1843 – National black convention meets in Buffalo, New York.
1888 – Granville T. Woods patents electromechanical brake.
1931 – Roy Wilkins joined NAACP as assistant secretary.
 Sly (Stone) Stewart 1950 – Ezzard Charles TKOs Freddie Beshore in 14 for heavyweight boxing
title.
1964 – Mayor Daley declares “Ernie Banks Day” in Chicago.
1969 – Woodstock rock and roll concert opens, among the 32 acts scheduled
to perform are Sly & the Family Stone and Jimi Hendrix.
1979 – Andrew Young resigns as UN ambassador.
1988 – “Ain’t Misbehavin'” opens at Ambassador Theater NYC for 176
performances.
1999 –81st PGA Championship: Tiger Woods shoots a 277 at Medinah
Country Club.
HOROSCOPE
The Leo’s main planetary ruler is the Sun, but as you were born in the third Decan, or part, of the sign, you are also subject to the planetary influence of Mars. Your unique combination of planetary influence makes you far more ambitious than other Leo Decans. The Sun’s influence over creativity and individualism, is met nicely with Mars’ influence over courage and assertiveness. You will push towards your desired goals with a relentless fever, as long as you remain positive and energetic. Your faith in your own abilities makes you stubborn at times, but it also makes you courageous. Embrace these qualities and you will continue on a path towards success. Avoid the dangers of anger and restlessness that are also a product of your planetary influences.
Today is Wednesday, August 14th, the 226th day of the year. There are 139
 Antonio Fargas days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Catfish Month,
National Golf Month, National Picnic Month, Peach Month,
Romance Awareness Month, National Smile Week, National
Creamsicle Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Larry Graham Antonio Fargas, 73, actor
Larry Graham, 73, singer/bass player (Sly and the Family Stone and
Graham Central Station)
Jackee’ Harry, 63, actress
Earvin “Magic Johnson, 60, basketball legend/entrepreneur
Sharon Bryant, 59, singer (Atlantic Starr)
 Jackee’ Harry Neal Anderson, 55, football player
Halle Berry, 53, actress
Ed O’Bannon, 47, basketball player
Chucky Atkins, 45, basketball player
Roy Williams, 39, football player
Lamorne Morris, 39, actor
 Earvin “Magic” Johnson Julius Jones, 38, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
DJ Uncle Al, 50, rapper/DJ (d. 2001)
DEATHS
Tony Williams, 1992, singer (The Platters) (b. 1928)
ON THIS DATE IN…
 Halle Berry 1842 – Second Seminole War ends, with the Seminoles forced from Florida to
Oklahoma.
1862 – Pres. Lincoln receives 1st group of blacks to confer with a U.S.
president.
1969 – The Dance Theater of Harlem is founded.
1971 – The Cards Bob Gibson no-hits Pirates, 11-0.
1989 – The first National Theater Festival is held in Winston-Salem,
 Curtis Mayfield North Carolina.
1990 – Singer, Curtis Mayfield is paralyzed in an accident at an outdoor
concert in Brooklyn, New York.
1993 – Reggie Jackson Day, New York Yanks retire the 13th number in
team history (#44).
HOROSCOPE
Your paired element is fire, and as a Leo, you actually have the most fundamental connection with fire of all the zodiac signs. Fire’s influence materializes as the passion and energy that is constantly burning within you. It is this same heat, that allows you to work tirelessly to meet any challenge. While fire’s qualities can become one of your greatest strengths in life, it can become detrimental if you don’t curb the impatience and impulsiveness that also arises.
Today is Tuesday, August 13th, the 225th day of the year. There are 140 days
 Joycelyn Elders remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Catfish Month,
National Picnic Month, National Golf Month, Peach Month,
Romance Awareness Month, National Smile Week, Left
Hander’s Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
 Dawn Lewis Jocelyn Elders, 86, 15th Surgeon General of the United States
Mudcat Grant, 84, baseball player
Dawn Lewis, 58, actress
DeMarcus Cousins, 29, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Marian Fleming Poe, 129, US advocate in Virginia
DEATHS
 DeMarcus Cousins King Curtis, 1971, musician (b. 1934)
Ed Townsend, 2003, songwriter/producer (b. 1929)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1831 – Nat Turner sees a solar eclipse, which he believes is a sign from God.
Eight days later he and 70 other slaves kill approximately 55 whites in
Southampton County, Virginia insurrection.
 King Curtis 1892 – The “Afro-American” newspaper begins publishing from Baltimore.
1906 – The all black infantrymen of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Regiment
are accused of killing a white bartender and wounding a white police officer
in Brownsville, Texas, despite exculpatory evidence; all are later dishonorably
discharged.
1948 – Satchel Paige at 42, pitches his 1st major league complete game.
1955 – Larry Doby’s ends AL record of 167 errorless games in outfield.
1987 – Jackie Joyner-Kersee ties world record with 24’5½” jump.
 Jackie Joyner-Kersee 1989 – The wreckage of the plane that carried U.S. congressman, Mickey
Leland and others on a humanitarian mission is found on a mountainside
in Ethiopia, there are no survivors.
2004 – Hurricane Charley, a Category 4 storm, strikes Punta Gorda, Florida,
and devastates the surrounding area.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Leo born on August 13th, you are known for your drive, ambition and honesty. You watch your friends and family procrastinate and fall short of their goals, but you cannot relate. There has rarely been a situation where you weren’t able to accomplish a goal you set your mind to. Your high ambition is matched by a desire to be honest and forthright in all aspects of your life. You may notice that people find you blunt, which leaves you disappointed that others don’t share in your value of honesty.
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