Today is Saturday, October 14th, the 287th day of the year. There are 78
days remaining until the end of the year and 72 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Cookie
Month, Lupus Awareness Month, National Diabetes Month, Computer
Learning Month, National Pizza Month, National Popcorn Popping Month,
Seafood Month, Clergy Appreciation Month, National Vegetarian Month,
Pastoral Care Week, Be Bald and Free Day, National Dessert Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Robert Parker, 93, saxophonist/singer (Barefootin’)
James Robert “Radio” Kennedy, 77, football coach
Charlie Joiner, 76, football player
Keith Byars, 60, football player
Karyn White, 58, singer
Stephen A. Smith, 56, sports journalist
P J Brown, 54, basketball player
Jim Jackson, 53, basketball player
Usher, 45, singer
Wesley Matthews, 36, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
DEATHS
Big Moe,, 2007, rapper (b. 1974)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1834 – First black to obtain a U.S. patent, Henry Blair, for a corn planter.
1949 – Ezzard Charles TKOs Pat Valentino in 8 for heavyweight boxing title.
1958 – The District of Columbia Bar Association votes to accept black
Americans as members.
1968 – Jimmy Hines runs 100m in world record 9.95 sec.
1973 – Willie Mays last hit, as Mets beat A’s in World Series game 2.
1976 – Chris Chambliss’ 9th inning lead off homer gives NY Yanks pennant
#30.
1982 – President Reagan proclaims war against drugs.
HOROSCOPE
As a Libra born on October 14th, you’re a social, analytical, and loyal individual. There are few settings more appealing to you than a social one. You use your sharp mind to present your thoughts in an interesting and engaging way. While your friends and family appreciate your intellect and charm, they may appreciate your loyalty even more. In all your close relationships, you are devoted and reliable, as these are qualities you feel everyone should possess.
