Today is Friday, July 7th, the 188th day of the year. There are 177
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month, National
Strawberry Sundae Day, Chocolate Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Fred Brown, 74, basketball player
Michael Henderson, 72, singer
Ralph Sampson, 63, basketball player
Allen Payne, 55, actor
Lisa Leslie, 51, basketball player
Michael Westbrook, 51, football player
Cassidy, 41, rapper
Sevyn Streeter, 37, singer
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Leroy “Satchel” Paige, 126, baseball legend (d. 1982)
Tiny Grimes, 107, jazz guitarist (d. 1989)
Ezzard Charles, 102, boxer (d. 1975)
DEATHS
Bison Dele, 2002, basketball player (b. 1969)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1801 – Toussaint L’Ouverture declares Haitian independence.
1834 – In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began.
1865 – American Civil War: four conspirators in the assassination of President
Abraham Lincoln are hanged.
1948 – Cleveland Indians sign Leroy “Satchel” Paige.
1965 – Otis Redding records “Respect”.
1996 – Nelson Mandela steps down as President of South Africa.
1997 – Tiger Woods wins golf’s Western Open.
2002 – 109th Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Serena Williams beats Venus
Williams (7-6 6-3).
HOROSCOPE
While the moon is the planetary ruler of your sign, because you were born in the second Decan, or part, of the sign, you are also influenced by the planet Pluto. The moon is the planet of emotions and nearly psychic intuition. Pluto’s influence is quite different, as it is focused on transformation, power and control. The combination of these very distinct influences causes an internal struggle between your mind and your heart at times. This may be frustrating, but you will find your stresses to lessen when you find the close, loyal relationships you seek. Be careful to avoid your tendency to let jealousy affect your close relationships, as this is one of the negative aspects of your planetary influence.
