CMN Almanac
Today is Monday, April 24th, the 114th day of the year. There are 251
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES National Autism Awareness Month,
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Humor Month, Lawn
and Garden Month, International Guitar Month, Keep America Beautiful
Month, National Pecan Month, National Poetry Month, Sexual Assault
Awareness Month, Stress Awareness Month, Administrative Assistants
Week, National Karaoke Week, Pig in a Blanket Day, Arbor Day!
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Hubert Ann Kelly, 76, singer (Hues Corporation)
Porter Carroll Jr.,70, drummer (Atlantic Star)
Mumia Abu-Jamal, 69, journalist
Djimon Honsou, 59, actor
Cedric the Entertainer, 59, actor/comedian
Dino Radja, 56, basketball player
Eric Snow, 50, basketball player
Derek Luke, 49, actor
Michael Stewart, 48, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Freddie Scott, 90, singer (d. 2007)
DEATHS
Otis Spann, 1970, singer/pianist (b. 1930)
Leon Sullivan, 2001, activist/minister (b. 1922)
Al Hibler, 2001, singer (b. 1915)
ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY
1800 – The United States Library of Congress is established
when Pres. John Adams signs legislation to appropriate $5000
to purchase “such books as may be necessary for Congress”.
1884 – National Medical Association of Black Physicians
organizes.
1944 – The United Negro College Fund is incorporated.
1950 – Black Students admitted to the Univ. of North
Carolina.
1967 – Black demonstrators stage ride-ins on Richmond, Va.
street cars.
1994 – David Robinson scores 71 points and ties the 7th
highest NBA game total.
1995 – Courts order Darryl Strawberry to pay back $350,000
in taxes.
HOROSCOPE
Aries-Your sign’s paired element is Earth and in fact, only the Taurus has a fixed relationship with the element. Much like a mountain or large bolder, Earth’s influence allows you to be stable and powerful. Although you may be stubborn at times, this is only a reflection of your grounded and practical nature. Embracing the prudent qualities of Earth will be one of your greatest assets, but be careful not to become overly cautious, as this will cause you to miss out on valuable experiences.
