Today is Saturday, December 16th, the 350th day of the year. There are 15

William "The Refrigerator" Perry
William “The Refrigerator” Perry

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

J. B. Smoove
J. B. Smoove

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

Flo Rida
Flo Rida

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.

Andrew Young
Andrew Young

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.

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