Today is Saturday, December 16th, the 350th day of the year. There are 15
days remaining until the end of the year and 9 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Bingo Month,
Write a Friend Month, National Chocolate Covered Anything Day!
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Morris Dees, 87, founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center
William “The Refrigerator” Perry, 61, football player
J.B. Smoove, 58, comedian
Clifford Robinson, 57, basketball player
Michael McClary, 52, singer
Flo Rida, 42, rapper
Antrel Rolle, 41, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Jimmie Lee Jackson, 85, American civil rights protester (d. 1965)
DEATHS
Sylvester, 1988, singer (b. 1948)
Moses Gunn, 1993, actor (Roots) (b. 1929)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1890 – Negro Methodist Episcopal Church founded in Jackson, TN.
1922 – Mutual Association of Eastern Colored Baseball Clubs formally organizes.
1940 – Joe Louis KOs Al McCoy in 6 for heavyweight boxing title in Chicago.
1966 – Jimi Hendrix Experience releases its 1st single, “Hey Joe,” in the UK.
1973 – O.J. Simpson becomes 1st NFL player to rush 2,000 yard in a season.
1976 – Andrew Young named Ambassador & Chief US Delegate to UN.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Sagittarius born on December 16th, you are well known for your charm and showmanship. you thrive in social settings, because they give you the chance to share your friendly, warm and charismatic personality with others. While others prefer the sidelines, you much rather take center stage and have everyone’s attention. You see people as an audience and are open and enthusiastic with your performances. These qualities make you a highly sought after friend and companion.