Happy Birthday 10/12

Today is Scream and shout day or Moment of Frustration Scream Day (scream 30 seconds)
• 19 days to Halloween
• 74 days to Christmas

NBA's Marko Jaric - 33
Olympian Marion Jones - 36
Kirk Cameron - 41
Hugh Jackman - 43

1492 - While CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS SLEPT aboard the "Santa Maria", Roderigo de Triano spotted the Bahamian Island of Guanahani from up in the crow's nest of the "Pinta". Columbus renamed the island San Salvador. The King and Queen of Spain had promised a reward to the first person that spotted land. Young Roderigo spotted the land, but Columbus collected the reward. He told Roderigo the "land" he saw was probably a cloud!

1892 - The original version of the "Pledge of Allegiance" was first recited in public schools, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' landing. The "under God" line wasn't added until 1954.

2010 - Florencio Avalos was the first Chilean miner rescued from the Copiago mining accident. The miners were trapped underground for 69 days.

Happy Birthday 10/11

International Newspaper Carrier's Day
• 20 days to Halloween
• 75 days to Christmas

MICHELLE WIE - 22
Michelle Trachtenberg - 26
Jane Krakowski - 43
Stephen Moyer - 42
Luke Perry - 46
Joan Cusack - 49
Steve Young - 50

1922 - The FBI'S FIRST FEMALE "SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR" was appointed. Her name was Alaska Davidson.

1975 - "Saturday Night Live" debuted on NBC. GEORGE CARLIN was the host.

1984 - Space Shuttle Challenger astronaut DR. KATHY SULLIVAN became the first U.S. woman to walk in space.

Happy Birthday 10/7

Today is Bald and Free Day!
• 24 days to Halloween
• 79 days to Christmas

Thom Yorke - 43 (Radiohead.)
Simon Cowell - 52
Vladimir Putin - 59 (Russian Prime Minister)
Joy Behar - 69
Desmond Tutu - 80 (South African Archbishop and civil rights leader.)

1968 - The MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA adopted its film-rating system, ranging from "G" for "general" audiences to "X" for horny adult patrons only.

1982 - ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S "CATS" OPENED ON BROADWAY!

1984 - WALTER PAYTON ran for 154 yards to break JIM BROWN'S all-time rushing record of 12,312 yards.

Happy Birthday 10/6

Today is World Smile Day
• 25 days to Halloween
• 80 days to Christmas

Amy Jo Johnson - 41 (Kimberly, the Pink Power Ranger.)
Elisabeth Shue - 48
Tony Dungy - 56

1927 - "MAGIC" talking movies, with spoken dialogue and music, were introduced with the release of "The Jazz Singer", starring AL JOLSON.

1991 - ELIZABETH TAYLOR got married for the 8th time . . . to loser LARRY FORTENSKY, whom she'd met in REHAB.

1993 - MICHAEL JORDAN announced his first "retirement" from basketball. He attempted a minor-league baseball career, but wisely returned to the Chicago Bulls in March of 1995.

Happy Birthday 10/5

Today is World Teachers Day
• 26 days to Halloween
• 81 days to Christmas

Jesse Eisenberg - 28
Nicky Hilton - 28
Kate Winslet - 36
Guy Pearce - 44
Mario Lemieux - 46
DANIEL BALDWIN - 51

1991 - Two albums by GUNS N' ROSES debuted in the top two positions on the "Billboard" album chart. "Use Your Illusion Two" debuted at #1 . . . "Use Your Illusion One" hit #2.

Happy birthday 10/4

Today is Golf Lovers Day
There are 27 days to Halloween!
There are 82 days to Xmas!

Rachael Leigh Cook - 32 (says she'll never do nude scenes . . . because she gets too cold.)
Alicia Silverstone - 35
Liev Schreiber - 44
Linda McMahon - 63 (CEO of the WWE . . . and Vince McMahon's wife of 45 years)
Susan Sarandon - 65
Anne Rice - 70 (Author of "Interview With A Vampire". Random Fact: Her real first name is "Howard.")
Jackie Collins - 74
Charlton Heston - Would have been 88 - (1923 -2008)


1957 - THE SPACE AGE officially began as the Soviet Union launched SPUTNIK, the first man-made satellite, into orbit.

1957 - CBS launched "Leave It To Beaver"