Today is Wednesday, September 6th, the 249th day of the year. There are 116
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, Honey
Month, Self Improvement Month, Fight Procrastination Day,
Read A Book Day!
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Michael Winslow, 65, comedian/actor
Kevin Willis, 61, basketball player
Rosie Perez, 59, actress
Cece Penniston, 54, singer
Macy Gray, 53, singer
Idris Elba, 51, actor
Anika Noni Rose, 51, actress/singer
Naomi Harris, 46, actress
Foxy Brown, 44, rapper
John Wall, 33, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Sylvester, 76, singer (d. 1988)
Claydes Charles Smith, 75, guitarist (Kool & the Gang) (d. 2006)
DEATHS
Buster Mathis, 1995, boxer (b. 1943)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1800 – James Durham is the 1st recognized Black doctor.
1848 – National Black Political Convention meets in Cleveland, Frederick Douglass
is elected president.
1866 – Frederick Douglass is 1st U.S. black delegate to a national convention.
1953 – Roy Campanella sets record for home runs by a catcher at 38.
1982 – Pittsburgh Pirates retire Willie Stargell’s number.
1986 – Michael Spinks TKOs Steffen Tangstad in 4 for heavyweight boxing title.
1994 – 11th MTV Awards: Aerosmith, Lisa Marie & Michael Jackson win.
2012 – Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination for U.S. President.
2012 – 29th MTV Awards: Rihanna f/ Calvin Harris, Nicki Minaj & Chris Brown
wins.
HOROSCOPE
Your sign’s paired element is Earth and as a Virgo, you have a fixed relationship with the Element. As a very grounded and practical individual, the influence of Earth is obvious in your personality. You want a future as solid as the ground you walk on, which explains for your need to stay realistic in your goals. If you continue to embrace Earth’s influence and remain prudent, you will continue on a path to success. Try to protect yourself from Earth’s negative influence, which includes an overly cautious and conservative mindset.
