Today is Friday, September 1st, the 244th day of the year. There are 121
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy Month,
National Piano Month, Chicken Month, Baby Safety Month,
Little League Month, Honey Month, Self Improvement Month,
Better Breakfast Month
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Tommy Evans, 96, singer (Drifters)
Archie Bell, 79, singer (Archie Bell & the Drells)
Vinnie Johnson, 67, basketball player
Hardy Nickerson, 67, football player
Tim Hardaway, 57, basketball player
Jason Taylor, 49, football player
Cutino Mobley, 50, basketball player
Jada Fire, 47, actress
Clinton Portis, 42, football player
Asa, 41, singer
Ryan Gomes, 41, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Ron O’Neal, 86, actor (Superfly) (d. 2004)
Don Blackman, 70, singer/pianist (d. 2013)
DEATHS
Ethel Waters, 1977, actress/singer (b. 1896)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1867 – Robert T. Freeman is 1st black to graduate from Harvard Dental
School.
1973 – George Foreman KOs Jose “King” Roman in 1 for heavyweight boxing
title.
1975 – Lt. Daniel “Chappie” James is promoted to General and becomes
the first black officer to make four star rank.
1993 – Condoleeza Rice is named provost at Stanford University, becoming
the youngest and the first Black to hold this position.
1995 – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opens in Cleveland Ohio.
HOROSCOPE
As a Virgo born on September 1st, you are greatly appreciated for your generosity, discipline and quick mind. Your work ethic and attention to detail has earned you great praise from your employers and teachers, but your friends would say your generous nature is your best quality. In times when others are in need, you rarely hesitate to help in whatever way possible. Although you may not realize it, you often put the needs of your friends and family above your own!
