Thought for the Day
“Can you keep a secret?
So can I“
~Wadsworth (Clue 1985)
Played by Tim Curry
Happy Friday Everyone!!
Timothy James Curry
nickname- The Cheshire Cat
Born: April 19th, 1946
Tim Curry studied Drama and English at Cambridge and at Birmingham University, from which he graduated with Combined Honors. His first professional success was in the London production of ‘Hair,’ followed by more work in the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Glasgow Civic Repertory Company, and the Royal Court Theatre where he created the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in ‘The Rocky Horror Show.’
In addition to an active movie and television career, he is a sought-after actor for CD-ROM productions. His distinctive voice can be heard on more than a dozen audio books, and in countless animated television series and videos. He lives in Los Angeles with his dog, Frank.
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Word of the Day
Secret: [see-krit]
Adjective:
- kept from the knowledge of any but the initiated or privileged: a secret password.
- faithful or cautious in keeping confidential matters confidential; close-mouthed; reticent.
Noun:
- something that is or is kept secret, hidden, or concealed.
- a mystery: the secrets of nature.
- a reason or explanation not immediately or generally apparent.
History Today
- 1959 – The Soviet space probe Luna 2 became the first man-made object to reach the Moon when it crashed onto the lunar surface.
- 1960 : The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) was founded by five core members: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela
- 1966 U.S.A. Minimum Wage Raised To $1.40
- 1984 – Joe Kittinger becomes the first person to fly a gas balloon alone across the Atlantic Ocean.
- 1994 – The Major League Baseball season is canceled because of a strike.
- 1978 – The first show of the TV series “Mork & Mindy”.
Today’s Birthdays
- 1879 – Margaret Sanger, American birth control advocate (d. 1966)
- 1934 – Sarah Kofman, French philosopher
- 1935 – Amanda Barrie, British actress
- 1949 – Steve Gaines, American guitarist (Lynyrd Skynyrd) (d. 1977)
- 1961 – Wendy Thomas, namesake of the eponymous restaurant (Wendy’s)
- 1971 – Andre Matos, Brazilian musician
- 1983 – Amy Winehouse, English singer (d. 2011)
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