Today is Wednesday, October 18th, the 291st day of the year. There are 74
days remaining until the end of the year and 68 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Computer Learning Month, Cookie Month,
Clergy Appreciation Month, National Vegetarian Month, Seafood Month,
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Diabetes Month, Lupus
Awareness Month, National Popcorn Popping Month, National Pizza
Month, No Beard Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Chuck Berry, 97, singer/guitarist
Joe Morton, 76, actor
Ntozake Shange, 75, author
Terry McMillan, 72, author
Thomas Hearns, 65, boxer
Wynton Marsalis, 62, jazz trumpeter
Wesley Jonathan, 45, actor
Ne-Yo, 44, singer/songwriter
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Jesse Mae Hemphill, 100, guitarist (d. 2006)
Calvin Lockhart, 89, actor (d. 2007)
DEATHS
Dee Dee Warwick, 2008, singer (b. 1945)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1775 – African American poet Phyllis Wheatley freed from slavery.
1888 – Capital Savings Bank of Washington D.C., first bank for Blacks, is
organized.
1945 – Paul Robeson wins Spingarn Medal for singing & acting achievements.
1953 – Willie Thrower becomes 1st black NFL quarterback in modern times.
1955 – Track & Field names Jesse Owens all-time track athlete.
1968 – Bob Beamon sets long jump record (29 ft. 2½ in.) in Mexico City.
1968 – Lee Evans sets world record of 43.8 seconds in 400 meter dash.
1968 – US Olympic Committee suspends Tommie Smith & John Carlos
for giving “black power” salute as a protest during victory ceremony.
1974 – Chicago Bull Nate Thurmond becomes 1st in NBA to complete a
quadruple double-22 pts, 14 rebounds, 13 assists & 12 blocks.
HOROSCOPE
As a Libra born on October 18th, you are well known for your social, analytical and loyal nature. While others prefer to be alone, you thrive in a social setting. Your are excited with the prospect of finding new and clever ways to share your thoughts with friends, peers and coworkers. Your loved ones appreciate your intelligence and thoughtfulness but they probably love you most for your loyalty. As you greatly value reliability in your relationships, you put great effort to being a dependable person.