Famous people with your birthday
* Alice Cooper, musician
* Carly Patterson, gymnast
* Charles Lindbergh, pilot
* Johann Ludwig Bach, composer
* Oscar de la Hoya, boxer
* Rosa Parks, civil rights activist
This day in history
* 960 - The coronation of Zhao Kuangyin as Emperor Taizu of Song, initiating the Song Dynasty period of China that would last more than three centuries.
* 1794 - The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the French Republic.
* 1948 - Ceylon (later renamed Sri Lanka) becomes independent within the British Commonwealth.
Holidays and interesting facts
* Independence Day in Sri Lanka
* World Cancer Day
Make the day meaningful (Brought to you by So what can I do?)
* Choose durable reusable water bottles.