CMN Almanac
Today is Thursday, April 25th, the 116th day of the year. 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 Assault
Awareness Month, Stress Awareness Month, Administrative Assistants
Week, National Karaoke Week, World Penguin Day, National DNA Day,
Take your Daughter To Work Day!
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Mark Bryant, 59, basketball player
Gina Torres, 55, actress
Darren Woodson, 55, football player
Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, 54, singer (TLC)
Tim Duncan, 48, basketball player
DeAngelo Williams, 41, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Ella Fitzgerald, 107, singer (d. 1996)
Albert King, 101, singer (d. 1992)
Meadowlark Lemon, 91, basketball player (Harlem Globetrotters)
DEATHS
Dexter Gordon, 1990, saxophonist (b. 1923)
Roger Troutman, 1999, singer/producer (Zapp) (b. 1951)
Larry Troutman, 1999, drummer (Zapp) (b. 1944)
Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes, 2002, singer (TLC) (b. 1971)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1861 – The Union Army arrives to reinforce Washington, D.C.
during the the Civil War.
1901 – New York becomes the first state requiring auto license
plates. The fee was $1.
1941 – Fair Employment Practices Commission established.
1950 – Chuck Cooper becomes the 1st Black to play in the NBA.
1953 – Scientist identify DNA.
1970 – Freda Payne releases “Band of Gold”.
1980 – Announcement of Jimmy Carter hostage rescue bungle
in Iran.
1989 – Mike Tyson gets a speeding ticket for drag racing in Albany,
NY.
1999 – Singer, Roger Troutman is shot to death by his brother Larry
who then turns the gun on himself and commits suicide.
HOROSCOPE
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.
