Today is Thursday, August 3rd, the 215th day of the year. There are 150
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Catfish Month,
National Golf Month, National Picnic Month, Romance Awareness
Month, Peach Month, National Watermelon Day!
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
B.B. Dickerson, 74, bass player/songwriter (War)
Isaiah Washington, 60, actor
Nate McMillan, 59, basketball player/coach
DJ Spinderella, 52, DJ/rapper/producer (Salt-n-Pepa)
Michael Ealy, 50, actor
Jourdan Dunn, 33, model
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Syreeta Wright, 78, singer/songwriter (d. 2004)
DEATHS
Bubba Smith, 2011, football player/actor (b. 1945)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1492 – Columbus sets sail on his first voyage with his 3 ships Santa Maria,
Pinta and Niña from Spain for the “Indies”.
1800 – Gabriel Prosser leads slave revolt in Richmond, Va.
1908 – Allenworth Township established in California for former slaves.
1936 – Jesse Owens wins the 100 meter dash, defeating Ralph Metcalfe,
at the Berlin Olympics.
1948 – Cleveland’s Satchel Paige make his 1st start & goes 7 innings.
1949 – Basketball Association of America & National Basketball
League merge to form National Basketball Association
1986 – Willie McCovey inducted in Hall of Fame.
1989 – Rickey Henderson sets AL mark of 50 steals in 9 seasons.
HOROSCOPE
The Sun is the planetary ruler of your sign, but as you were born in the second Decan, or part, of the sign, you also receive Jupiter’s planetary influence. The Sun’s power manifests in your willpower, creativity and individuality. Jupiter’s influence is reflected in your unique optimism, idealism and generosity. Your planetary combination makes you the most optimistic of all the Leo Decans. Your love for life is unmatched and you greatly enjoy any chance to experience a new place or new people. Though tempting, take care not to lose your positive outlook, as it will be rewarded.
