Today is Friday, December 29th, the 363rd day of the year. There are 2
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Bingo Month,
Write a Friend Month, Pepper Pot Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Dallas Austin, 53, songwriter
Mr. Vegas, 49, singer
Mekhi Phifer, 49, actor
Latoya London, 45, singer
Eric Berry, 35, football player
Left Brain, 34, rapper
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Tom Bradley, 106, politician (d. 1988)
Stanley Tookie Williams, 70, author/murderer (d. 2005)
Pimp C, 50, rapper (d. 2007)
DEATHS
Freddie Hubbard, 2008, jazz trumpet player (b. 1938)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1965 – “Thunderball” premieres in US.
1965 – Supremes release “My World is Empty Without You”.
1969 – NY Times reports Curt Flood will sue baseball & challenge the reserve clause.
1972 – Life magazine ceases publication.
1984 – 5th United Negro College Fund.
1991 – 12th United Negro College Fund.
1993 – Todd Bridges arrested for transporting methamphetamine (speed).
HOROSCOPE
As a Capricorn born on December 29, your patience and determination are amongst your most defining qualities. You rarely falter in the face of adversity, as you will work tirelessly to overcome any challenge or obstacle that you are confronted with. Your hardworking nature makes it hard to relate to those that take refuge in procrastination, but amazingly, you are still able to handle all of your life dealings with great patience. Your friends and family marvel at your ability to remain calm, even in the most seemingly frustrating situations.