Today is Saturday, December 23rd, the 357th day of the year. There are 8
days remaining until the end of the year and 2 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Bingo Month,
Write a Friend Month, Roots Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Trisha Goodard, 65, talk show host
Jerry Reynolds, 60, basketball player
Lamar Lathon, 56, football player
Rodney Culver, 54, football player
Alge Crumpler, 46, football player
Andra Davis, 45, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Madam C. J. Walker, 156, 1st U.S. female self-made millionaire (d. 1919)
Eugene Record, 83, singer (Chi Lites) (d. 2005)
DEATHS
Eddie Hazel, 1992, guitarist (Funkadelic) (b. 1950)
Oscar Peterson, 2007, jazz pianist/composer (b. 1925)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1793 – Thomas Jefferson warned of slave revolts in West Indies.
1946 – Univ. of Tenn. refuses to play Duquesne Univ., because they may use a
black player in their basketball game.
1972 – “Immaculate Reception” Steelers turn around a 7-6 defeat with a last
second touchdown reception against Raiders to win 13-7.
1973 – “Young & Restless” premieres on TV.
HOROSCOPE
As a Capricorn born on December 23rd, your patience and determination define your personality. Although you may become frustrated with the absent-minded dreamers, you usually handle all social interactions with understanding and a mild temper. Your friends and family always marvel at your ability to keep a cool head, but they may be most impressed with your determination. Whenever you are met with a challenge you feel is worth while, there is no obstacle that keep you from conquering it.