Today is Sunday, May 21st, the 141st day of the year. There are 224
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAY and OBSERVANCES Date Your Mate Month,
Foster Care Month, National Barbecue Month, National Bike
Month, National Blood Pressure Month, National Photograph
Month, National Recommitment Month, National Salad Month,
Older Americans Month, National Water Safety Month, National
Hamburger Month, National Bike Week, National Memo Day,
National Waiters and Waitresses Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Ronald Isley, 82, singer (The Isley Bros.)
Mr. T., 71, actor
Ricky Williams, 46, football player
Max B, 45, rapper
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Fats Waller, 119, singer (d. 1943)
Billy Wright, 91, singer (d. 1991)
Notorious B.I.G., 51, rapper (d. 1997)
DEATHS
Christopher Perry, 1921, publisher (b. 1854)
Sammy Davis Jr., 1988, entertainer (b. 1900)
Otis Clark, 2012, Tulsa race riot survivor (b. 1903)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1833 – African Americans enroll for the first time at Oberlin
College in Ohio.
1856 – Lawrence, Kansas is captured by pro-slavery forces.
1891 – Peter Jackson fought a 61 round draw with a White
boxer.
1914 – Greyhound Bus Company begins in Minnesota.
1961 – Alabama Gov. John Malcolm Patterson declares martial
law in an attempt to restore order after race riots break out.
1966 – Muhammad Ali TKOs Henry Cooper in 6 rounds for the
heavyweight boxing title.
1969 – After 9,015 at bats, Hank Aaron is lifted for a pinch hitter.
1980 – “Star Wars Episode IV-The Empire Strikes Back” premieres
starring Billy Dee Williams as Landau Calrissian.
1981 – Reggae legend, Bob Marley receives a Jamaican state funeral.
1988 – “Da’ Butt” by EU hits #35 on the charts.
1996 – Ken Griffey Jr., 26, becomes the 8th youngest player to hit
200 home runs.
1999 – “All My Children” star Susan Lucci wins a Daytime Emmy after
being nominated 19 times, the longest period of unsuccessful nominations
in television history.
HOROSCOPE
Being in the first part, or Decan, of the Gemini sign, you are doubly influenced by the power of Mercury. Mercury harnesses the power of rational communication and thereby supports your thinking and adaptability. Although you prefer to keep a social distance at times, your Mercury inspired sense of humor has earned you many friends and admirers. One of your greatest challenges will always be your perfectionist nature. Although there is nothing wrong with wanting the very best out of yourself, it may lead to disappointment if you create unobtainable standards. Take time to develop a more realistic mindset and expectations, as this will greatly assist you through life.