Today is Wednesday, January 3rd, the third day of the year. There are 362
days remaining until the end of the year. Festival of Sleep Day!
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Willy T. Ribbs, 68, race car driver
Cheryl Miller, 60, basketball player
Daniel Stubbs, 59, football player
Wendell Davis, 58, football player
Thomas Rayam, 56, football player
Mimi Faust, 50, reality star
David Tyree, 44, football player
Nicole Beharie. 38, actress
Lloyd Polite, 37, singer
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN…
1947 – William Dawson becomes 1st black to head congressional committee.
1969 – Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. seated by Congress.
1977- Apple Computer, Inc incorporates.
1983 – Tony Dorsett sets NFL record with 99-yd rush, Dallas vs Minnesota.
1987 – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts 1st female artist Aretha Franklin.
1993 – “The Comeback”, QB Frank Reich led the Buffalo Bills back from a
32-point deficit, to defeat the Houston Oilers 41-38 in overtime in a wild
card playoff game, the greatest comeback ever in pro football history.
1997 – Bryant Gumbel co-hosted his final “Today” show on NBC-TV.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Capricorn born on January 3rd, your social and hardworking nature defines your personality. While others may prefer solitude, you are most engaged in a social setting, where you can impress others with your charming and witty personality. You put great effort into showing attention to others and subsequently, you have acquired many friends throughout your life. Your dedication to friendship is met by an equally hardworking attitude in all aspects of your life. On more than one occasion, you have inspired others with your “never say quit” approach to obstacles.
