Today is Monday, December 18th, the 352nd day of the year. There are 13
days remaining until the end of the year and 7 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Bingo Month,
Write a Friend Month, National Roast Suckling Pig
Day, Bake Cookies Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Roger E. Mosley, 85, actor
Angie Stone, 62, singer
Charles Oakley, 60, basketball player
Tommy Davidson, 58, actor
Murphy Lee, 45, rapper
Phil Heath, 44, sportsperson
Smiley, 43, singer
Pierre Thomas, 39, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Benjamin O. Davis Jr., 111, military general (d. 2002)
Ossie Davis, 106, actor/playwright (d. 2005)
DMX, 53, rapper/actor (d. 2021)
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN…
1865 – The Thirteenth Amendment adopted.
1961 – For 2nd consecutive year, AP names Wilma Rudolph female athlete of year.
1961 – Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Phila Warriors scores 78 points vs LA.
1964 – During services held for Sam Cooke fans caused damage to funeral home.
1966 – Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” airs for 1st time on CBS.
1971 – People United To Save Humanity (PUSH) forms by Jesse Jackson in Chicago.
1994 – Darryl Strawberry pleads not guilty on tax evasion charges.
1996 – The Oakland, California school board passes a resolution officially
declaring “Ebonics” a language or dialect.
2009 – James Cameron’s “Avatar”, starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana,
is released.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Sagittarius born on December 18th, your charisma and risk taking define you. With people you are warm, friendly and clever. These appealing qualities are met well with your comfort being the center of attention. Although others may enjoy your warm social qualities, you are admired for your fearless pursuit of success. If you feel the reward is worthwhile, you do not mind risking complete failure. These combined qualities have made you popular with your peers and coworkers throughout your life.
