Sunday, January 31, 2010

penchant \PEN-chunt\, noun:

• Inclination; decided taste; a strong liking.

Penchant comes from the present participle of French pencher, "to incline, to bend," from (assumed) Late Latin pendicare, "to lean," from Latin pendere, "to weigh."

that's a good question

• A phrase usually indicating that the speaker has absolutely no idea how to answer said question. Often used to stall for time.

Photography teacher walking in on students who should be at pep rally: What are you doing here?

Sreya: That's a good question!

Trivia
In the world of medicine, what is the Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?

• An ailment whose sufferers have a distorted sense of time and space and believe their body, or parts of their body, have changed in size or shape. The name, of course, was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

History

• Guy Fawkes: was hanged for his part in the Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament and kill the king of England (1606)
• first US Social Security check: the sum of $22.54 was received by Ida May Fuller, who had paid three years of payroll taxes; she lived to 100, collecting a total of $22,888.92 from Social Security (1940)
• Great Flood of 1953: tidal surgekilled thousands and affected shorelines in the UK and the Netherlands
• Explorer I: the US launched its first Earth satellite, whose mission was to detect cosmic rays (1958)
• McDonald's: first opened in the Soviet Union, in Moscow (1990)

Berfdays

• André-Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823): parachutist; plus, balloonist Charles Green (1785-1870)
• Benjamin Hooks (85): civil rights leader
• Ernie Banks (79): MLB hall-of-famer; second-baseman Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) and pitcher Nolan Ryan (63) share this birth date
• Kenzaburo Oe (75): Nobel Prize-winning author; also, writers Zane Grey (1872-1939), John O'Hara (1905-1970), Thomas Merton (1915-1968) and Norman Mailer (1923-2007)
• Beatrix (72): queen of the Netherlands
• Minnie Driver (40): actor, on screens now inMotherhood; also, actors Jessica Walter (69), Anthony LaPaglia (51), and Portia de Rossi (37)
• Justin Timberlake (29): Grammy-winning pop singer; also, musicians Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Philip Glass (73), Charlie Musselwhite (66) and Johnny Rotten (54)

Saturday, January 30, 2010

rapacious \ruh-PAY-shuhs\, adjective:

1. Given to plunder; seizing by force.
2. Subsisting on prey.
3. Grasping; greedy.

Rapacious comes from Latin rapax, rapac-, "seizing, grasping, greedy," from rapere, "to seize, to snatch."

the time

• Giving the time to someone means having sexual intercourse with that person. Salinger uses this phrase quite often in his novel, The Catcher in the Rye.

"I don't think he gave that girl the time that night-but damn near."
Trivia
Which Batman villain was named Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot at birth?

• The Penguin.

History

• Charles I: monarch of Great Britain and Ireland was beheaded for treason (1649)
• Mahatma Gandhi: nonviolent Indian political and spiritual leader was assassinated in Delhi by a Hindu extremist; Gandhi had been working to promote Hindu-Muslimunity (1948)
• Tet Offensive: theVietcong launched a series of surprise attacks (1968)
• Bloody Sunday: 14 civil rights protesters were shot to death by British troops in Derry, Northern Ireland (1972)
• Iraq: held its first free election in 50 years (2005)

Berfdays, yo!

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945): the only POTUS elected to four terms; also, heads of state Félix Faure(1841-1899), Dick Cheney (69) and Abdullah II (48)
• Barbara Tuchman (1912-1989): Pulitzer Prize-winning author, The Guns of August; writers Edward Martyn (1859-1923), Richard Brautigan (1935-1984) and Michael Dorris (1945-1997) share this birth date
• Boris Spassky (73): chess master
• Phil Collins (59): drummer/singer, for Genesis and solo; musician Marty Balin (68) also celebrates a birthday today
• Gene Hackman (80): two-time Oscar-winner, for The French Connection and The Unforgiven; also, actors Dorothy Malone (85), Tammy Grimes (76), Vanessa Redgrave (73), Charles S. Dutton (59), Brett Butler (52), Norbert Leo Butz (43), Christian Bale (36) and Wilmer Valderrama (30)

Guts or Balls

From my email:

Guts or Balls? There is a medical distinction.

We've all heard about people having guts or balls, but do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, and to alleviate further confusion, the following definitions are listed below:

GUTS - Is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being met by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to ask: 'Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?'

BALLS - Is coming home late after a night out with the guys, smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the butt and having the balls to say: 'You're next, Chubby.'

I hope this clears up any confusion on the definitions.

Medically speaking, there is no difference in the outcome, since both ultimately result in death.

Charley Langer

Intelligent smooth jazz. Think "Phil Woods meets Boney James”. So far, the reviews are very postitive:

“Charley Langer doesn't waste these tracks. If you take the time to listen, each one reveals a different side of his musical personality...What we see here is a jazz musician as jack of all trades, and a darn good one, to boot.” - Dan MacIntosh, Indie-Music.com; critic for CMJ, Paste, Spin, and others

“Just downloaded Never The Same, and it's awesome! I referred you to a few other jazz enthusiasts upon hearing it. If you're ever in Kansas City or Columbia (MO), please let me know!” - Robin

“I can't stop listening to your album. It keeps getting better. I am now a SUPER fan.” - Nikki

"Saxophonist Charley Langer has assembled a fantastic group of accomplished musicians for his debut album Never the Same. This is not the typical jazz compilation of artists but rather an awesome blend of classic rock, peppered with jazz with a hint of classical... Never the Same is an excellent album and a real treat for listeners who crave something new and exciting from the same old same old “smooth jazz” genre." - Kelly O'Neil, ReviewYou.com; staff writer for CCM, U and CrossWalk magazines.

Comparison: Paul Desmond, Dave Koz, Phil Woods, Kenny G, Grover Washington, Jr.
Influence: Paul Desmond, David Sanborn, Tom Scott, Phil Woods, Grover Washington, Jr.

http://www.charleylanger.com/

http://www.myspace.com/charleylangermusic

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charley-Langer/116179487439

http://twitter.com/charleylanger

http://www.ilike.com/artist/Charley+Langer/

http://www.youtube.com/charleylanger

Taking Dawn release Time to Burn / Plan performance for hometown crowd

Las Vegas-based rockers Taking Dawn, who just released their Roadrunner debut, Time to Burn, on Tuesday, January 26, are gearing up for an acoustic performance and autograph signing session at Zia Records, also known as Las Vegas’ best independent music store. The band will perform two songs, in addition to signing autographs for fans and customers. The in-store appearance will take place on Saturday, February 13 and will begin promptly at 2 PM at Zia on Eastern, 4225 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89119.

Taking Dawn are currently on tour with labelmates Theory of a Deadman. Expect to hear a lot more from this up ‘n coming band, who’ve been described as having “ballsy rock riffs that are ‘80s-influenced while still showcasing a lot of modern touches” by Cosmos Gaming and as “not afraid to rock hard and take names” by Colossal Pop. The Las Vegas Review Journal has deemed Time to Burn “a total rager.” Metalholic said the album had “guitars with winding melodies and high impact drumming.”

The band recently unveiled a video for the rockin' "Time to Burn" here.

"Time to Burn" video URL: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbultl_taking-dawn-time-to-burn_music

For more information on Taking Dawn visit their Myspace page at: www.myspace.com/takingdawn

Green River Ordinance Post New Song And Video To Announce Tour Dates

Texas rockers Green River Ordinance are set to hit the road with Sleeperstar next month on a headlining tour. The two bands teamed up to record a very catchy song announcing the new shows and had a lot of fun recording a video to go along with it. Check out the dates below and watch the video featuring stop-motion animation, a stuffed hippo, and GRO drummer Denton Hunker in a monkey costume.

10 Feb 2010 8:00 P Jammin Java (Washington DC) Vienna
11 Feb 2010 8:00 P The Note (Philly) Westchester, Pennsylvania
13 Feb 2010 9:00 P Harpers Ferry Allston, Massachusetts
15 Feb 2010 3:00 P NACA - Mainstage Boston, Massachusetts
16 Feb 2010 8:00 P Mercury Lounge New York, New York
17 Feb 2010 8:00 P Club Cafe Live Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
18 Feb 2010 8:00 P Musica Akron, Ohio
19 Feb 2010 8:00 P Radio Radio Indianapolis, Indiana
20 Feb 2010 8:00 P The Basement Columbus, Ohio

Out of My Hands on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/out-my-hands/id303893838

Jason Castro Opens Tour To Great Reviews

This week, Jason Castro hit the road with Caitlin Crosby and label-mate Matt Hires on a cross-country tour. The American Idol alum is only a few shows in, and his set is already receiving great reviews. The New York Times checked out Wednesday night's show and reflected on the journey that Castro has made from his American Idol audition to his "magnetic set" at Joe's Pub.

"Earlier this month he released “The Love Uncompromised EP” (Atlantic), a prelude to a full album this spring, and it’s among the most sure-footed records, debut or otherwise, by an “Idol” contestant from any season. Partly that’s because Mr. Castro has had time to marinate, and to woodshed. His season’s winner, David Cook, and runner-up, David Archuleta, both released debut albums about six months after the season finale. But no one rushed Mr. Castro to pin down his style, and he certainly didn’t rush himself. He’s got it down cold now, though: 1960s pop with bright guitars, slashed through with a contrarian streak. It’s as if he were still stuck in one of the genre-themed weeks on “Idol,” but the most apt one. Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz should be nervous."

Read the rest of the review here and be sure to keep up with Jason Castro on tour at Twitter.com/JasonCastro and JasonCastroMusic.com.

HIM present fans with video for "Like St. Valentine" / Ville talks about new son

Finnish rockers HIM have presented their fans with an early Valentines Day present in the form of a new video for "Like St. Valentine" - see it here. The song comes off the band's seventh studio album Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice, which will be released on Sire Records February 9th. The band promise MANY more videos in the next few weeks for many of the 13 tracks from the new album. As part of that series Ville recently sat down and discussed the meaning behind the song "Love, The Hardest Way." The interview can be seen here.

Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice is the follow-up to Venus Doom, which debuted at No. 12 in the US and was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Boxed/Special Limited Edition Packaging."

HIM will kick off a North American tour March 26th in Philadelphia and finish up in New York on May 7th.

Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice tracklisting is as follows:

01. In Venere Veritas
02. Scared To Death
03. Heartkiller
04. Dying Song
05. Disarm Me (With Your Loneliness)
06. Love, The Hardest Way
07. Katherine Wheel
08. In The Arms Of Rain
09. Ode To Solitude
10. Shatter Me With Hope
11. Acoustic Funeral (For Love In Limbo)
12. Like St. Valentine
13. The Foreboding Sense Of Impending Happiness

"Like St. Valentine" video URL: http://likesaintvalentine.com/

"Love, The Hardest Way" interview clip URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVV4TW7o48A

Friday, January 29, 2010

verboten \ver-BOHT-n\, adjective:

• Forbidden, as by law; prohibited.

Verboten is from German, past participle of verbieten, to forbid, from Middle High German, which derives from Old High German farbiotan.

Grand Theft Impairment

• The 4-hour period of time that you cannot drive or function in society due to playing Grand Theft Auto. You may have the intention to steal a car, kill innocent people, and/or drive recklessly.

Girl: Hey you wanna come pick me up so we can go to the movies?
Guy: Aww, I wish but I have grand theft impairment, I can come later though.
Trivia
How many gallons of air does the average adult human inhale daily?

• More than 3,000.

History

• "The Raven": Edgar Allen Poe's poetic lament for the lost Lenore was first published, in The New York Evening Mirror(1845)
• Baseball Hall of Fame: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth,Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson were named the first inductees; the hall of fame and museum opened 3 years later (1936)
• Axis of Evil: Iran, Iraq and North Korea were named "regimes that sponsor terror" in President George W. Bush's State of the Union address (2002)

Berfdays, yo!

• Thomas Paine (1737-1809): pamphleteer, Common Sense
• William McKinley (1843-1901): 25th US president; he was assassinated by an anarchist
• Paddy Chayefsky (1923-1981): award-winning playwright, Network; also, writers Romain Rolland (1866-1944) and Edward Abbey (1927-1989)
• Tom Selleck (65): screen actor, Magnum, P.I., Friends; also, actors W.C. Fields (1880-1946), John Forsythe (92), Noel Harrison (76), Katharine Ross (70), Marc Singer (62), Ann Jillian (60), Nicholas Turturro (48), Edward Burns (42) and Heather Graham (40)
• Oprah Winfrey (56): TV's most influential talk-show host
• Greg Louganis (50): champion diver; won the gold even after severely injuring his head in a previous dive in the'88 Olympics

Turtle Thursday: I like turtles!

From Snorg Tees!

More here:

http://zoom.netatlantic.com/t/8752234/14983569/27324/0/

Cypress Hill MP3 Giveaway It Ain't Nothin'

Here is your chance to get a brand new Cypress Hill joint off their upcoming record Rise Up, due out on April 6. The song is called "It Ain’t Nothin'" and you can download it for free for a limited time at cypresshill.com. Click here to enter your information and download now! The album features special guest appearances from Rage Against The Machine/Street Sweeper Social Club's Tom Morello, who co-wrote and co-produced the title track and lead single "Rise Up." The famed guitarist also appears on a second track titled "Shut 'Em Down."

The legendary hip-hop/rock group have signed an exclusive worldwide deal with Priority/EMI and are gearing up for the release of their first new studio album in six years. "We’re very excited to be part of the Priority Records family,” says B-Real. “It's a label with a rich history, and together with Snoop we're going to add to its legacy."

Make sure to pick up your free download today to get a sneak peek at what Cypress Hill has to offer on their upcoming release, Rise Up.

Link to "It Ain't Nothin": http://bit.ly/cypresshill_mp3
Official site: http://www.cypresshill.com

Paper Tongues "Ride To California" video

Rock/hip-hop fusion act, Paper Tongues, have released the music video for their first single, the high-octane track "Ride to California." The clip captures the explosive energy of the North Carolina band's live performances, and showcases their eclectic look and sound. Watch the video now, and, for a limited time, download the song for free via the bands website.

Mixing elements of rock, funk, rap, and soul, Paper Tongues debut album, featuring "Ride to California," will be released on March 30th. The band is currently in the middle of nation-wide tour, playing a few headlining dates as well as shows with rock veterans the Crash Kings and Switchfoot. For the full list of tour dates and additional information, visit http://www.papertongues.com/ or their official Myspace.

Tour Dates w/ Crash Kings
Jan 26 The Club @ Water Street Rochester, New York
Jan 27 Lost Horizon Syracuse, New York
Jan 29 Showcase Lounge @ Higher Ground - 99.9 The Buzz (WBTZ) Presents Paper Tongues S. Burlington, Vermont
Jan 31 Great Scott Allston, Massachusetts
Feb 11 Cain’s Ballroom 2nd Stage Tulsa, Oklahoma
Feb 13 Midland Theatre - KRBZ’s Afentra’s Valentines Party Kansas City, Missouri
Feb 14 The Rave - FM 102.1 Kramp & Adler Missed Connections Mixer Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Feb 17 The Waiting Room - KIWR 89.7 The River Presents Paper Tongues Omaha, Nebraska
Feb 19 McGuffy’s House of Rock - WXEG Presents Paper Tongues Dayton, Ohio

Hello Hurricane Tour w/Switchfoot
Feb 22 Cains Ballroom - Hello Hurricane Tour with Switchfoot Tulsa, Oklahoma
Feb 25 The Black Sheep - Hello Hurricane Tour with Switchfoot Colorado Springs, Colorado
Feb 26 Ogden Theater - Hello Hurricane Tour with Switchfoot Denver, Colorado
May 1 The Bamboozle- Meadowlands Sports Complex East Rutherford, New Jersey

Official Page: http://www.papertongues.ning.com/
MySpace: www.myspace.com/papertongues

Maree McRae

A top award winning performing singer songwriter who’s latest release, BREEZE, from new album URGENCY, made #1 most added single in the country making it’s mark nationally at #7, alongside TAYLOR SWIFT, on Adult Contemporary Radio.

• Comparison: Michelle Branch, Jewel, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Patty Griffin
• Influence: Michelle Branch, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin

Events
Date: February 6, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Venue: Taylor Mando House Concert Series Boulder, Colorado
Ticket price: $10

Date: February 19, 2010 - 8:00 PM
Venue: Woodland Park Convention Hall Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ticket price: $25

Date: March 10, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Venue: Johansen House Concert Parker, Colorado
Ticket price: $12

Date: April 2, 2010 - 8:00 PM
Venue: Swallow Hill Tufts Theatre Englewood, Colorado
Ticket price: $10

http://www.mareemcrae.com/
http://www.myspace.com/mareemcrae
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/mareemcrae?ref=name
http://twitter.com/MareeMcRae

Serj Tankian announces Natiowide screenings of Elect the Dead Symphony / Pre-order up

Reprise Records and Serj Tankian have teamed up with theatrical distributor Cinema Purgatorio to present a series of nationwide screenings of Tankian’s Elect the Dead Symphony — a very special orchestral interpretation of Tankian’s critically acclaimed solo debut Elect the Dead. The dynamic one-off performance was recorded and filmed in HD by six cameras at the majestic Auckland Town Hall in New Zealand with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

The dramatic result has been captured in the Elect the Dead Symphony — a CD/DVD that will be released by Serjical Strike/Reprise Records on March 9th, 2010. Confirmed screening dates are below with more in the works. Many of the shows have been suggested by fans and are being organized in conjunction with the Armenian-American community, including the Armenian National Committee of America (anca.org). Please visit http://cinemapurgatorio.com/movies/elect-the-dead-symphony for more information on the screenings.

A pre-order for Elect the Dead Symphony has begun exclusively on iTunes. Fans who pre-order the audio album now for $11.99 will receive access to their download on February 23rd — two full weeks before the album is available in stores and from all digital service providers. A link to the pre-order is here: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPreorder?id=351916561

With the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at his side, Tankian’s epic songs and operatic vocals on Elect the Dead Symphony take on a whole new sense of grandeur when performed by a full 70-piece orchestra, while the DVD’s sweeping edits showcase the drama of the concert. This unique meshing of two very different musical worlds was a vision Tankian has long wanted to make a reality. What sets Elect The Dead Symphony apart from other successful pairings between rock artists and orchestras is that Tankian specifically rearranged his songs to be performed with only orchestral instruments.

“I was elated to have the opportunity to arrange my songs from Elect the Dead for a full orchestra with the APO,” Tankian says. “The arrangements are quite different than those on the record, including bonus tracks never played live.” Both bonus tracks, “Gate 21” and “The Charade,” have never been released and are included on the CD, CD/DVD, and vinyl formats of Elect the Dead Symphony. The DVD also features rare and intimate backstage footage, as well as one-on-one interviews with Tankian and various members of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

The album contains elements of rock morphed into classical, and skewed time signatures that Tankian has made his own, all of which were scored by Tankian himself and orchestrated for the full ensemble by respected New Zealand composer John Psathas. The album has been mixed by Dutch musician Junkie XL, known for his remixes for such artists as Britney Spears, Beastie Boys, Coldplay, Michael Bublé, Madonna, Scissor Sisters, Sarah McLachlan, and many more.

Elect the Dead was released by Serjical Strike/Reprise Records on October 12th, 2007 and received glowing reviews from various media, including the Los Angeles Times, which called it "brutally engaging guitar-rock" with "steely lyricism and throttling textures," while Rolling Stone noted that it "delivers amped, intricate, and political hard rock."

Confirmed screening dates for Elect the Dead Symphony are as follows:

2/19 Portland, OR The Hollywood
2/19 Indianapolis, IN Republic Theatres
2/19-20 Bloomington, IN The Ryder at the Fine Arts
2/19-21 New Concord, OH Muskingum University
2/20 Providence, RI The Cable Car (9 pm)
2/20 Seattle, WA Northwest Film Forum
2/21 San Antonio, TX Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes
2/21 New York, NY The Leonard Nimoy Theatre @ Symphony Space
2/22 Somerville, MA The Coolidge Corner
2/26-27 Salt Lake City, UT The Tower
2/27 New Haven, CT Criterion Cinemas (8 pm)
3/04 Syracuse, NY The Palace Theatre
3/06 Shreveport, LA Robinson Film Center
3/07 Chicago, IL CIMM Festival at Lincoln Hall

www.serjtankian.com

Adelitas Way Live Acoustic Performance and Chat on Livestream

Adelitas Way will be live Thursday, January 28th at 5 PM EST streaming an acoustic performance and chatting with fans live from NYC!

The live event will feature Facebook and Twitter integration to experience with your friends in real time. Log on this Thursday to catch this one time only stripped down event of Adelitas Way performing all of your favorite tracks. Catch all the action at http://www.livestream.com/adelitasway!

For more information visits the band's official website and view a full list of current tour dates with Theory of a Deadman on their MySpace page.

Orianthi Re-Releases Debut Album With Bonus Track, First Single Ringtone of the Week on iTunes

Santa Monica, California, January 26, 2010 – The same day This Is It, the Michael Jackson film that showcased Orianthi’s incredible guitar skills to the world, is released on DVD, Orianthi’s debut album Believe has been re-released to include a bonus track, “Find It,” exclusively on iTunes. Additionally, her hit single “According To You” is iTunes' free ringtone download of the week.

After a whirlwind few months following the release of Believe and This Is It, Orianthi isn't about to slow down any time soon. With her debut single “According To You” #10 at top 40 radio, and her album sitting at #2 on the Billboard New Artist chart, she performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Ellen DeGeneres Show last week.

Last week also marked the premiere of Orianthi's new music video for "Highly Strung," a blistering guitar duet between she and legendary guitarist Steve Vai, a long-time friend and mentor to the 24-year-old Australian. In the video, which premiered on AOL, the two phenoms face each other in a guitar show-down of epic proportions. Click here to watch.

Finally, for fans in the Los Angeles area, Orianthi will be hosting a free all-ages concert and CD signing at the Hard Rock Cafe outside Universal Studios on Friday, February 5th at 8:30 pm. Space is limited, so plan ahead for this unique opportunity! Visit the Hard Rock website for more details, and stay tuned to Orianthi.com for additional updates.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

machination \mack-uh-NAY-shuhn; mash-\, noun:

1. The act of plotting.
2. A crafty scheme; a cunning design or plot intended to accomplish some usually evil end.

Machination derives from Latin machinatio, "a contrivance, a cunning device, a machination," from machinari, "to contrive, to devise, especially to plot evil." It is related to machine, from Latin machina, "any artificial contrivance for performing work." To machinate is to devise a plot, or engage in plotting. One who machinates is a machinator.

iSmear

• A long horizontal smear on the bottom of your Iphone caused from answering a call using the slide bar with a greasy finger.

Mike: Yo maing whats that dirty mark on your iPhone?
Trev: ahh thats just an iSmear from my greasy finger.
Trivia

According to Greek mythology, what creature was the source of the poison that killed Odysseus?

• A stingray. Odysseus’ son, Telegonus, while searching for his father in Ithaca, unwittingly killed him with a spear tipped with the venomous spine of a stingray.

History:

• Diet of Worms: general assembly of the Holy Roman Empire began; it ended four months later with Martin Luther being declared an outlaw (1521)
• serendipity: word was coined by Horace Walpole in a letter to Horace Mann (1754)
• Carnegie Institute: Andrew Carnegie established this private scientific research foundation after the US government refused his gift of $10 million to finance the advancement of knowledge (1902)
• "We Are the World": Michael Jackson/Lionel Richie song that raised millions for famine relief in Africa was recorded by 45 popular performers (1985)
• Challenger: space shuttle exploded 73 seconds after its launch, killing all on board — Francis Scobee, Gregory Jarvis, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judith Resnick, Michael Smith and Christa McAuliffe (1986)

T3h b3fdays, y0!

• Henry VII (1457-1509): King of England
• Henry Morton Stanley(1841-1904): explorer who said "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
• William Seward Burroughs (1855-1898): inventor of the adding machine
• Alan Alda (74): actor, writer and activist; also, actorsSusan Howard (66), Marthe Keller (65), Harley Jane Kozak (53), Kathryn Morris (41) and Elijah Wood (29)
• Nicolas Sarkozy (55): president of France
• Nick Price (53): golf hall-of-famer
• Frank Darabont (51): director, The Shawshank Redemption; director Ernst Lubitsch (1892-1947) shared this birth date
• Dan Spitz (46): lead guitarist for thrash metal band Anthrax; also, musicians Artur Rubinstein (1887-1982), Sarah McLachlan (42), Joey Fatone, Jr. (33) and Nick Carter (30)