Today is Sunday, October 29th, the 302nd day of the year. There are 63
days remaining until the end of the year and 57 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Computer Learning Month, Cookie Month,
Clergy Appreciation Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lupus
Awareness Month, National Diabetes Month, National Vegetarian Month,
National Pizza Month, National Popcorn Popping Month, Seafood Month,
Hermit Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Melba Moore, 78, singer/actress
Randy Jackson, 62, singer (Jacksons)
Gabrielle Union, 51, actress
Tracee Ellis Ross, 51, actress
Travis Henry, 45, football player
Maurice Clarett, 40, football player
Cleopatra Coleman, 36, actress
Daniel Thomas, 36, football player
Marcus Lattimore, 32, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
DEATHS
Pearl Primus, 1994, dancer (b. 1919)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1929 – “Black Tuesday” Stock Market crashes triggers “Great Depression”.
1949 – Alonzo G. Moron becomes the first African American president of
Hampton Institute in Va.
1950 – Cleveland Browns’ Marion Motley sets record for highest avg gain
in a game with 17.1 (10 attempts), Cleveland 45, Pittsburgh 7
1960 – Muhammad Ali’s (Cassius Clay) 1st professional fight, beats Tunney
Hunsaker in 6.
1969 – Supreme Court orders end to all school desegregation “at once”.
1974 – Muhammad Ali defeats George Foreman in the “Rumble in the
Jungle”.
1982 – Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson release “Girl is Mine”.
1987 – Thomas Hearns wins unprecedented 4th different weight
boxing title
2004 – The Arabic news network Al Jazeera broadcasts an
excerpt from a video of Osama bin Laden in which the Al Quaeda leader first
admits direct responsibility for the September 11, 2001 attacks
and references the 2004 U.S. presidential election.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Scorpio born on October 29th, your personality is characterized by ambition and passion. Your inner self is defined by your strong passion and drive for success. While others may turn away from challenges, you will work tirelessly to conquer all that is standing in between you and your goals. Your inner ambition is often covered by an outer reserved, that remains calm and cool in most situations. This unique combination of passion and reserve is greatly admired by your friends and family.
