Today is Thursday, September 5th, the 249th day of the year . There are 117
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Classical Music Month,
Hispanic Heritage Month, National Courtesy Month, Chicken
Month, Baby Safety Month, Little League Month, Honey Month,
Self Improvement Month, Be Late for Something Day, Cheese
Pizza Day!
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Buddy Miles, 77, singer/drummer
Willie Gault, 64, football player
JoJo O’Neal, 61, radio personality (Star 94.5)
Terry Ellis, 56, singer (En Vogue)
Dennis Scott, 56, basketball player
Nazir Mohammed, 47, basketball player
Sway, 41, rapper
Lance Stephenson, 34, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Alcee Hastings, 88, politician (d. 2021)
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN…
1877 – Southern Blacks led by Pap Singleton settle in Kansas.
1859 – Our Nig, by Harriet E. Wilson is published, the first U.S. novel by an
African American woman.
1955 – Dodger Don Newcombe hits National League pitcher record 7th home
run of season.
1960 – Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) is awarded the gold medal for his
first place in the light heavyweight boxing competition at the Olympic Games
in Rome.
1960 – Wilma Rudolph wins her 2nd gold medal.
1968 – 88th U.S. Men’s Tennis: Arthur Ashe beats Tom Okker.
1986 – 3rd MTV Awards: Whitney Houston wins.
1994 – San Francisco 49ers Jerry Rice catches NFL record 127th touchdown
pass.
HOROSCOPE
As a Virgo born on September 5th, you are known for your great organization skills and will power. Even in hectic situations that would overwhelm others, you can always find a way to bring control and order. Your skills become especially evident in group settings, where your understanding of others allows you to naturally take on the leadership role. When dealing with challenges that you find particularly important, your friends and family are amazed at your ability to do whatever necessary to get the job done.
