Today is Thursday, July 13th, 194th day of the year. There are 171
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Hot Dog Month,
National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Cheech Marin, 77, comedian (Cheech & Chong)
David Thompson, 69, basketball legend
Michael Spinks, 67, boxer
Spud Webb, 60, basketball player
Michael Jace, 58, actor
Deborah Cox, 49, singer
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Gerald Levert, 56, singer (LeVert and LSG) (d. 2006)
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE
1787 – Congress establishes Northwest Territory (excludes slavery).
1863 – Anti-draft mobs lynch blacks in NYC; about 1,000 die.
1960 – Democratic convention nominates JFK as presidential candidate.
1971 – All star MVP: Frank Robinson (Baltimore Orioles).
1984 – Eddie Van Halen joins in, in a Jacksons’ concert.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Cancer born on July 13th, you are characterized by an overwhelming optimism paired with intuitive empathy. While others are unable to understand the feelings of others, you can instinctively read emotions. You use this ability to develop an understanding for the experiences of others. When paired with your natural optimism and positive world view, this ability makes you a valued friend and companion.
