Today is Tuesday, August 15th, the 227th day of the year. There are 138
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 Smile Week, Relaxation Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Maxine Waters, 85, politician
Frederick Knight, 79, singer
Billy Griffin, 73, singer (The Miracles)
Bobby Caldwell, 72, singer/songwriter
Rondell Sheridan, 65, actor
Yancey Thigpen, 54, football player
Anthony Anderson, 53, actor
Quinton Aaron, 38, actor
Andrea Lewis, 37, actress
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Oscar Peterson, 98, pianist/composer (d. 2007)
Bill Pinkney, 98, singer (The Drifters) (d. 2007)
Bobby Byrd, 89, singer (The Famous Flames) (d. 2007)
Gene Upshaw, 78, football player (d. 2008)
Nipsey Hustle, 37, rapper (d. 2018)
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE…
1843 – National black convention meets in Buffalo, New York.
1888 – Granville T. Woods patents electromechanical brake.
1931 – Roy Wilkins joined NAACP as assistant secretary.
1950 – Ezzard Charles TKOs Freddie Beshore in 14 for heavyweight boxing
title.
1964 – Mayor Daley declares “Ernie Banks Day” in Chicago.
1969 – Woodstock rock and roll concert opens, among the 32 acts scheduled
to perform are Sly & the Family Stone and Jimi Hendrix.
1979 – Andrew Young resigns as UN ambassador.
1988 – “Ain’t Misbehavin'” opens at Ambassador Theater NYC for 176
performances.
1999 –81st PGA Championship: Tiger Woods shoots a 277 at Medinah
Country Club.
HOROSCOPE
The Leo’s main planetary ruler is the Sun, but as you were born in the third Decan, or part, of the sign, you are also subject to the planetary influence of Mars. Your unique combination of planetary influence makes you far more ambitious than other Leo Decans. The Sun’s influence over creativity and individualism, is met nicely with Mars’ influence over courage and assertiveness. You will push towards your desired goals with a relentless fever, as long as you remain positive and energetic. Your faith in your own abilities makes you stubborn at times, but it also makes you courageous. Embrace these qualities and you will continue on a path towards success. Avoid the dangers of anger and restlessness that are also a product of your planetary influences.
