{"id":1302,"date":"2026-04-25T05:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T10:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/clarkmedianetwork.com\/?p=1302"},"modified":"2026-04-23T12:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:10:01","slug":"cmn-almanac-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/clarkmedianetwork.com\/?p=1302","title":{"rendered":"CMN Almanac"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today is Saturday, April 25th<\/strong>, the 115th day of the year.\u00a0 There are 250<\/p>\n

days remaining until the end of the year.<\/p>\n

\"Meadowlark<\/a>
Meadowlark Lemon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES<\/strong> National Autism Awareness Month,<\/p>\n

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Humor Month, Lawn<\/p>\n

and Garden Month, International Guitar Month, Keep America Beautiful<\/p>\n

Month, National Pecan Month, National Poetry Month, Sexual Assault<\/p>\n

Awareness Month, Stress Awareness Month, Administrative Assistants<\/p>\n

Week, National Karaoke Week, World Penguin Day, National DNA Day!<\/p>\n

\"Tionne<\/a>
Tionne Watkins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mark Bryant, 61, basketball player<\/p>\n

Gina Torres, 57, actress<\/p>\n

Darren Woodson, 57, football player<\/p>\n

Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, 56, singer (TLC)<\/p>\n

\"Ella<\/a>
Ella Fitzgerald<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tim Duncan, 50, basketball player<\/p>\n

DeAngelo Williams, 43, football player<\/p>\n

HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ella Fitzgerald, 109, singer (d. 1996)<\/p>\n

Albert King, 103, singer (d. 1992)<\/p>\n

Meadowlark Lemon, 93, basketball player (Harlem Globetrotters)<\/p>\n

DEATHS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dexter Gordon, 1990, saxophonist (b. 1923)<\/p>\n

Roger Troutman, 1999, singer\/producer (Zapp) (b. 1951)<\/p>\n

\"Roger<\/a>
Roger Troutman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Larry Troutman, 1999, drummer (Zapp) (b. 1944)<\/p>\n

Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes, 2002, singer (TLC) (b. 1971)<\/p>\n

ON THIS DATE IN…<\/strong><\/p>\n

1861\u00a0<\/strong>– The Union Army arrives to reinforce Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

during the the Civil War.<\/p>\n

\"Lisa<\/a>
Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1901\u00a0<\/strong>– New York becomes the first state requiring auto license<\/p>\n

plates.\u00a0 The fee was $1.<\/p>\n

1941\u00a0<\/strong>– Fair Employment Practices Commission established.<\/p>\n

1950\u00a0<\/strong>– Chuck Cooper becomes the 1st Black to play in the NBA.<\/p>\n

1953\u00a0<\/strong>– Scientist identify DNA.<\/p>\n

1970\u00a0<\/strong>– Freda Payne releases “Band of Gold”.<\/p>\n

\"Freda<\/a>
Freda Payne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1980\u00a0<\/strong>– Announcement of Jimmy Carter hostage rescue bungle<\/p>\n

in Iran.<\/p>\n

1989\u00a0<\/strong>– Mike Tyson gets a speeding ticket for drag racing in Albany,<\/p>\n

NY.<\/p>\n

1999\u00a0<\/strong>– Singer, Roger Troutman is shot to death by his brother Larry<\/p>\n

who then turns the gun on himself and commits suicide.<\/p>\n

HOROSCOPE<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a Taurus born on April 25th, you are defined for your loving nature and determination. You have always loved the feeling of being in love and sharing love with others. You may be a bit of a “touchy feely” person and with this warmth, you have earned many close relationships and friendships. While those closest to you appreciate your loving heart, it may be your determination that impresses them the most. In the face of a challenge, you will devote all your time and energy to accomplishing your goals.<\/p>\n

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Today is Saturday, April 25th, the 115th day of the year.\u00a0 There are 250 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 …<\/p>\n

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