Today is Thursday, February 22nd, the 53rd day of the year. There are 313
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES American Heart Month,
Black History Month, National Children’s Dental Health Month,
National Cherry Month, Great American Pie Month, National
Grapefruit Month, National Weddings Month, International
World Thinking Day, George Washington’s Birthday, Walking
the Dog Day, Be Humble Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Chet Walker, 84, Hall of Fame basketball player
Julius Erving, 74, Hall of Fame basketball legend
Jayson Williams, 56, basketball player
Shawn Jefferson, 55, football player/coach
Charles O’Bannon, 49, basketball player
Rajon Rondo, 37, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Ernie K-Doe, 89, singer (Mother-in-Law”) (d. 2001)
DEATHS
Dennis Johnson, 2007, Hall of Fame basketball player (b. 1954)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1821 – Spain sells (east) Florida to United States for $5 million.
1865 – Tennessee adopts a new constitution abolishing slavery.
1967 – Adam Clayton Powell stripped of seniority.
1898 – Black postmaster lynched, his wife & 3 daughters shot in Lake City, S.C.
1906 – Black evangelist William J. Seymour arrives in L.A., Calif.
1962 – Wilt Chamberlain sets NBA record with 34 free throw attempts.
1983 – Harold Washington wins Chicago’s Democratic mayoral primary.
1989 – 31st Grammy Awards: Don’t Worry Be Happy, Faith, Tracy Chapman.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Pisces born on February 22nd, your personality is defined by your intuition, selflessness and imagination. You have a natural connection to the emotions of others, which explains for your ability to sense when others are upset or troubled. While others may be content simply understanding the emotions of others, you are not satisfied unless you can also offer support. Your loved ones can attest to your selfless nature, as they would struggle to recall a time when you did not have their best interests at heart. In addition to your compassion, you also have a very active imagination. When paired with your positivity, your active mind allows you to be optimistic about possibilities in all aspects of life.
