Today is Wednesday, February 7th, the 38th day of the year. There are 328
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES American Heart Month,
Black History Month, Great American Pie Month, National
Cherry Month, National Children’s Dental Health Month,
National Grapefruit Month, National Weddings Month,
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Chris Rock, 58, comedian
Stanley Roberts, 54, basketball player
Juwan Howard, 51, basketball player
Essence Atkins, 51, actress
Tim Bowens, 51, football player
Isaiah Thomas, 34, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Eubie Blake, 137, ragtime composer/pianist (d. 1983)
King Curtis, 90, singer (Memphis Soul Stew) (d. 1971)
DEATHS
Cheikh Anta Diop, 1986, historian (b. 1923)
Big Pun, 2000, rapper (b. 1971)
Patricia Stephens Due, 2012, civil rights activist (b. 1940)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1867 – Fredrick Douglass & Black delegation called on Pres. Johnson.
1872 – Alcorn A & M College opens.
1926 – Negro History Week, originated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, is observed for the first time.
1964 – Cassius Clay joins the Nation of Islam, becomes a Muslim and
changes his name to Muhammad Ali.
1974 – Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles” opens in movie theaters.
1990 – Lisa Leslie of Morningside HS in Inglewood California scores
101 in 1st half, South Torrance HS decides not to play 2nd half &
loses 102-24
1993 – Pebbles Flintstone & Bamm Bamm Rubble wed.
1994 – 21st American Music Award: Whitney Houston wins.
HOROSCOPE
As an Aquarius born on February 7th, your personality is characterized by openness, honesty and imagination. While you have noticed people that take to mind games, you are not one of them. In all your social and professional dealings, you display an honest and truthful demeanor. While your friends, family and coworkers appreciate your straightforward nature, you may be most admired for your imagination. Your active mind allows you to excel at creative expression, but it also makes you an engaging communicator. You would be surprised to know how many friends your mind has earned!
