LIBRARY
LOOKING GLASS
A
reflection on events as listed in
Chases’ Calendar of Events
Week of November 23, 2008 – November 29, 2008
November 23. Miley Cyrus’ birthday. The singer and actress who is Hannah Montana was born on this date in 1992.
November 24. Dale Carnegie birth anniversary. The man who wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People was born on this date in 1888. He died in 1955.
November 25. Andrew Carnegie birth anniversary. The American financier who helped to build 2,500 public libraries was born on this date in 1835. He died in 1919.
November 25. Amy Grant’s birthday. The singer who began as a Contemporary Christian singer and moved over into the pop music area (“Baby, Baby”) was born on this date in 1960.
November 26. Charles Schulz’ birth anniversary. The creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip was born on this date in 1922. He died in 2000.
November 27. Thanksgiving Day. Talk turkey and be thankful for your blessings today.
November 28. National Flossing Day. Don’t quit cleaning your teeth when you’re done with your toothbrush. Get out that silly looking string and floss between your teeth too.
Week of November 30, 2008 – December 6, 2008
November 30. Mark Twain birth anniversary. Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was born on this date in 1835. He died in 1910.
November 30. The Joy of Cooking published. The first edition of The Joy of Cooking, America’s favorite all around cookbook, was published on this date in 1931.
December 1. Woody Allen’s birthday. This noted filmmaker (“Annie Hall”) was born on this date in 1935.
December 1. Bette Midler’s birthday. The Divine Miss M, a singer and actress, was born on this date in 1945.
December 3. Daryl Hannah’s birthday. The actresss who played the mermaid from the film “Splash” was born on this date in 1961.
Week of December 7, 2008 – December 13, 2008
December 7. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On this date in 1941, Japanese aircraft attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This attack brought about the American entry into World War II.
December 8. Kim Basinger’s birthday. The actress who won an Oscar for her role in “LA Confidential” was born on this date in 1953.
December 8. Teri Hatcher’s birthday. This actress, one of the “Desperate Housewives,” was born on this date in 1964.
December 9. Donny Osmond’s birthday. This singer and actor was born on this date in 1957.
December 10. Melvil Dewey birth anniversary. This American librarian, inventor of the Dewey Decimal System of classifying books, was born on this date in 1851. He died in 1931.
December 10. Rod Blagojevich’s birthday. The Governor of Illinois was born on this date in 1956.
December 13. Dick Van Dyke’s birthday. The famous actor and comedian (“Mary Poppins” “Diagnosis Murder”) was born on this date in 1925.
Week of December 14, 2008 – December 20, 2008
December 15. Cat Herders Day. If your job or your life appears to be as frustrating as herding cats, then this day is for you. Is there an official Cat Herders Association? That’s something to ponder today.
December 15. Tim Conway’s birthday. This comedian, who appeared frequently on the television program “The Carol Burnett Show,” was born on this date in 1933.
December 18. Arthur C. Clarke birth anniversary. The writer and philosopher who wrote the novel 2001: A Space Odyssey was born on this date in 1917. He died on March 19, 2008.
December 17. Wright Brothers Day. On this date in 1903, the first powered flight was made by Wilbur and Orville Wright.
December 17. William Safire’s birthday. This journalist, author of Coming to Terms and Words of Wisdom, was born on this date in 1929. He is widely recognized for his opinions on the use of the English language.
December 18. Christina Aguilera’s birthday. This popular singer was born on this date in 1980.
December 18. Katie Holmes’ birthday. This popular actress (starred in the film “Batman Begins”) was born on this date in 1978.
December 18. Brad Pitt’s birthday. This actor who was part of “Ocean’s Eleven” was born on this date in 1964.
December 18. Steven Spielberg’s birthday. The famous director of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and “Jurassic Park” was born on this date in 1947.
Week of December 21, 2008 – December 27, 2008
December 21. Humbug Day. This is the day that all those preparing for the holidays can vent their frustrations. Altogether now – BAH HUMBUG!!!!!!!
December 21. Jane Fonda’s birthday. The actress who was “On Golden Pond” was born on this date in 1937.
December 21. Kiefer Sutherland’s birthday. The star of the television series “24” was born on this date in 1966.
December 22. Diane Sawyer’s birthday. One of the hosts of the television news program “Good Morning America,” she was born on this date in 1946.
December 24. Mary Higgins Clark’s birthday. The author of Where are the Children? as well as many other novels was born on this date in 1931.
December 24. Christmas Eve. This is the night before Christmas.
December 25. Christmas. This is the day when we celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.
December 26, 2008-January 1, 2009. Kwanzaa. This is the time when American black families observe the unity of the black family while recognizing traditional African harvest festivals.
Week of December 28, 2008 – January 1, 2009
December 27. Howdy Doody television premiere. The famed puppet known to millions of baby boomers made his debut on this date in 1947. He was accompanied by his human friends “Buffalo Bob” Smith and Clarabell the Clown. “It’s Howdy Doody Time” is a tune that many baby boomers still remember.
December 28. Denzel Washington’s birthday. This famous actor who starred in such films as “Training Day” and “Glory” was born on this date in 1954.
December 29. Ted Danson’s birthday. The actor who was the bartender on “Cheers” and who made nasty with “Becker” was born on this date in 1947.
December 29. Mary Tyler Moore’s birthday. The actress who starred in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” was born on this date in 1936.
December 30. Meredith Vieira’s birthday. This noted journalist who is the co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show was born on this date in 1951.
December 30. Tiger Woods’ birthday. This world famous professional golfer was born on this date in 1975.
December 31. New Year’s Eve. Party on! Greet the new year with joy, but skip the hangover. Drive safely.
January 1. New Year’s Day. Happy New Year! May the new year greet you with new enthusiasm and zest for life.
January 1-31. Get Organized Month. Start the new year right with an organized home, office or workplace. A well organized place helps organize your life.
January 1. J.D. Salinger’s birthday. The author of the novel Catcher in the Rye was born on this date in 1919.
January 2. Isaac Asimov birth anniversary. This prolific science fiction writer (almost 500 books on a variety of topics) was born on this date in 1920. He developed his famous Three Laws of Robotics. He died in 1992.
January 3. J.R.R. Tolkien birth anniversary. The author of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was born on this date in 1892. He died in 1973.
Visit Illinois Prairie District Public Library at Metamora Branch for materials related to the events highlighted this week.