Today is Thursday, November 16th,  the 320th day of the year.  There are 45

Winfred "Blue" Lovett
Winfred “Blue” Lovett

days remaining until the end of the year and 39 days remaining until Christmas.

HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES  Native American Heritage Month,

National Adoption Awareness Month, Peanut Butter Lovers Month,

National Sleep Comfort Month, Aviation History Month, National

Epilepsy Month, Child Safety Protection Month, Button Day

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Harry J. Lennix
Harry J. Lennix

Garrett “Garnet” Mimms, 90, singer (Cry Baby)

Frank Bruno, 62, boxer

Zina Garrison, 60, tennis star

Dwight Gooden, 59, baseball player

Harry J. Lennix, 59, actor

Lisa Bonet
Lisa Bonet

Lawrence Dawsey, 56, football player

Lisa Bonet, 56, actress

Osi Umenyiora, 42, football player

Amare Stoudemire, 41, basketball player

Sudan Williams, 34, rapper

HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS

Amare Stoudemire
Amare Stoudemire

W.C. Handy, (b. 1873), father of the blues (d. 1958)

Chinua Acheba, 93, author (Christmas in Biafra) (d. 2013)

Winfred “Blue” Lovett, 80, singer (Manhattans) (2014)

JoJo White, 78, basketball player (2018)

DEATHS

ON THIS DATE IN…

1957 – Celtic Bill Russell sets NBA record of 49 rebounds beat Phila 111-89.

1962 – Wilt Chamberlain of NBA SF Warriors scores 73 points vs NY Knicks.

Robin Givens
Robin Givens

1965 – Walt Disney launches Epcot Center: Experimental Prototype

Community of Tomorrow.

1966 – Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente is named NL MVP.

1977 – Rod Carew wins AL MVP award.

1988 – Robin Givens sues Mike Tyson for $125 million for libel.

HOROSCOPE

Being a Scorpio born on November 16th, your personality is defined by your strong will, sensitivity and ability to nurture. You take a great amount of determination into all life’s challenges. When there is a goal that you wish to achieve, you will work tirelessly until it is accomplished. You exhibit the same dedication with your loved ones, who you would easily do anything for. There have been many times where you put the needs of others before your own without question.

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