March 18 - Happy Birthday!

Famous people with your birthday
* Ben Cohen, American co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream
* Charley Pride, American musician
* Dana Owens (Queen Latifah), American singer and actress
* Ernest Gallo, American winemaker
* Irene Cara, American actress and singer
* John Updike, American author
* Rudolf Diesel, German inventor
* Vanessa L. Williams, American beauty queen, actress, and singer
* Wilson Pickett, American singe

This day in history
* 1850 - American Express is founded by Henry Wells & William Fargo.
* 1909 - Einar Dessau uses a short-wave radio transmitter, becoming the first radio broadcaster.
* 2003 - British Sign Language is recognised as an official British language.
* 2005 - The first-ever Muslim Friday prayer led by a woman in a mixed-gender congregation is held in New York City, marking a break with a 1426-year Islamic tradition.

Holidays and Interesting Facts
* National Biodiesel Day - United States
* Mothers Day - Nigeria

Make the day meaningful (Brought to you by So what can I do?)
* Choose biodiesel or other alternative fuels.