Today is Thursday, November 16th, the 320th day of the year. There are 45
days remaining until the end of the year and 39 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Native American Heritage Month,
National Adoption Awareness Month, Peanut Butter Lovers Month,
National Sleep Comfort Month, Aviation History Month, National
Epilepsy Month, Child Safety Protection Month, Button Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Garrett “Garnet” Mimms, 90, singer (Cry Baby)
Frank Bruno, 62, boxer
Zina Garrison, 60, tennis star
Dwight Gooden, 59, baseball player
Harry J. Lennix, 59, actor
Lawrence Dawsey, 56, football player
Lisa Bonet, 56, actress
Osi Umenyiora, 42, football player
Amare Stoudemire, 41, basketball player
Sudan Williams, 34, rapper
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
W.C. Handy, (b. 1873), father of the blues (d. 1958)
Chinua Acheba, 93, author (Christmas in Biafra) (d. 2013)
Winfred “Blue” Lovett, 80, singer (Manhattans) (2014)
JoJo White, 78, basketball player (2018)
DEATHS
ON THIS DATE IN…
1957 – Celtic Bill Russell sets NBA record of 49 rebounds beat Phila 111-89.
1962 – Wilt Chamberlain of NBA SF Warriors scores 73 points vs NY Knicks.
1965 – Walt Disney launches Epcot Center: Experimental Prototype
Community of Tomorrow.
1966 – Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente is named NL MVP.
1977 – Rod Carew wins AL MVP award.
1988 – Robin Givens sues Mike Tyson for $125 million for libel.
HOROSCOPE
Being a Scorpio born on November 16th, your personality is defined by your strong will, sensitivity and ability to nurture. You take a great amount of determination into all life’s challenges. When there is a goal that you wish to achieve, you will work tirelessly until it is accomplished. You exhibit the same dedication with your loved ones, who you would easily do anything for. There have been many times where you put the needs of others before your own without question.