Today is Friday, March 1st, the 61st day of the year. There are 305
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Craft Month,
National Nutrition Month, National Peanut Month, National
Women’s History Month, Red Cross Month, Social Worker’s
Month, National Pig Day, Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Harry Belafonte, 97, singer/actor/humanitarian
Myrlie Evers, 92, politician/widow of Medgar Evers
Norman Connors, 76, singer
Mike Rozier, 63, football player
Booker T., 59, wrestler
Chris Webber, 52, basketball player
Stephen Davis, 52, football player
Big E Langston, 49, wrestler
Lupita Nyongo, 41, actress
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Ralph Waldo Ellison, 110, writer (d. 1994)
Raymond S.t Jacques, 94, actor/director (d. 1990)
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN..
1780 – Pennsylvania becomes 1st U.S. state to abolish slavery
(for new-borns only).
1864 – Rebecca Lee becomes 1st black woman to receive a medical
degree.
1867 – Howard University, Washington DC, chartered.
1875 – Congress passes Civil Rights Act; invalidated by
Supreme Ct, 1883.
1940 – Richard Wright’s novel “Native Son” is published.
1949 – Joe Louis retires as heavyweight boxing champ.
1972 – Wilt Chamberlain is 1st NBA player to score 30,000 points.
1996 – Lenny Wilkens, winningest coach in NBA, coaches his
1,000th victory.
2003 – 17th Soul Train Music Awards: LL Cool J, Mariah Carey &
Nelly win.
HOROSCOPE
As a Pisces born on March 1st, your personality is defined by sensitivity, self-sacrifice and intuition. Your are in tune with your emotions and the emotions of others, which allows you to express compassion and understanding in all of your social dealings. While others claim to be selfless, you truly embody the definition of the world, as you will do anything for any person in need. Although you are not looking for anything in return, your family and friends often show their appreciation for your efforts. In all matters of life, you let your intuition guide you, as it is one of your greatest internal assets.
