JULY 11 TH - MY BIRTHDAY Jessica Cannon

JULY 11 TH BIRTHDAYS IN HISTORY  John Quincy Adams: (1767): Sixth President of the United States  E.B. White (1899): Author of Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little  Giorgio Armani (1934): An Italian Fashion Designer  Susan Seaforth Hayes (1943): Actress in The Young and the Restless and Days of our Lives  Stephen Lang (1952): Actor in Avatar and Death of a Salesman

JULY 11 TH EVENTS IN HISTORY  The US Marine Corps was created by the act of Congress.  Babe Ruth finally makes his MLB debut.  President Woodrow Wilson signs the Federal Aid Road Act.  Hitler is visited by his would-be assassin.  Soviets finally agree to hand over the power in West Berlin.  US Congress authorizes for all of the US currency to say “In God We Trust”.

CONTINUED WITH JULY 11 TH EVENTS IN HISTORY  A Medal of Freedom was awarded to Martin Luther King Jr.  The Skylab crashes into Earth.  US government orders that air bags or seat belts are to be required in cars.  President Ronald Reagan sportscasts an All Star Game.  Solar eclipse was witnessed in Hawaii  The US establishes a diplomatic relationship with Vietnam.

JULY 11 TH DEATHS IN HISTORY  Alex Hamilton killed by Vice President Aaron Burr over a pistol duel.  Isabel Randolph (actress) died while only 83.  Laurence Olivier, who acted as Hamlet, died at 82.  Hitoshi Igarashi (Japanese interpreter) murdered.  James Topping, the author of CP/M, died while only 52.  Laurance Rockefeller (philanthropist) died at age 94.

MUSIC HISTORY ON JULY 11 TH  “Where Did Our Love Go?” by the group, The Supremes’ was released.  The Beatles appeared on the show, “Lucky Stars” on channel ABC, and performed “A Hard Day’s Night”, “Long Tall Sally”, and a few more songs.  David Bowie’s song called “Space Oddity” was released in the UK.  “Summertime Blues” was finally released by The Who.

NUMBER ONE HITS IN MUSIC ON JULY 11 TH  The following number one hits are listed in the order of each birthday I’ve had since the day I was born. The style of music has changed so much over the eighteen birthdays that I’ve had.  “Waterfalls” by TLC  “How Do U Want It/ California Love” by 2 Pac  “I’ll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans  “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy & Monica  Livin La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin

CONTINUED WITH NUMBER ONE HITS…  “Everything You Want” by Vertical Horizon  “U Remind Me” by Usher  “Hot In Here” by Nelly  “Crazy In Love” by Beyonce  “Burn” by Usher  “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey  “Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland

CONTINUED WITH NUMBER ONE HITS…  “Umbrella” by Rihanna  “I Kissed A Girl” by Katy Perry  “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas  “California Gurls” by Katy Perry  “Give Me Everything” by Pitbull  “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen  “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke

CONCLUSION  July 11 th is a special day with many notable birthdays, memorable events, and important deaths. It’s a unique day in our history, even though it’s not recognized as a national holiday. Just like any other day, it’s a great day to be alive and a wonderful day to celebrate my birthday.