Today is Wednesday, August 2nd. the 214th day of the year. There are 151
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 Simplify Your Life Week,
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
“Fat” Larry James, 74, drummer (Fat Larry’s Band)
Apollonia Kotero, 64, singer/actress (Apollonia 6)
Cedric Ceballos, 54, basketball player
Angel Conwell, 39, actress
Golden Tate, 34, football player
Skylar Diggins, 33, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
James Baldwin, 99, author/poet/playwright (d. 1987)
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN…
1847 – William A. Leidesdorff launches first steamboat in San Francisco Bay.
1850 – William Still started the “Underground Railroad”.
1920 – Marcus Garvey presents his “Back To Africa” program in New York City.
1982 – Oakland’s Rickey Henderson steals his 100th base of the season.
1983 – US District Court begins trying Yonkers accused of race discrimination
1986 – Jackie Joyner-Kersee sets record for heptathlon (7161 pts).
1991 – Funk singer Rick James, arrested on sexual torture charges.
HOROSCOPE
Fire is your paired element, and as Leo, you are the only zodiac sign with a cardinal relationship with the element. As though powered by an undying flame, you tackle challenges with passion and enthusiasm. Your flame rarely falters, as you remain confident in almost any scenario you find yourself in. Embracing these qualities of fire will be key for you life successes. Be aware of fire’s negative influences, which include impatience, impulsiveness and egotism.
