July 2021
Birthday – RINGO STARR (81)
Sir Richard Starkey MBE (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. He occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, usually for one song on each album, including "Yellow Submarine", "With a Little Help from My Friends" and their cover of "Act Naturally". He also wrote and sang the Beatles' songs "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden", and is credited…
Find out more »Birthday – DONALD SUTHERLAND (86)
Donald McNichol Sutherland CC, (Saint John NB, 1935), is an actor whose film career spans more than seven decades. Sutherland has been nominated for eight Golden Globe Awards, winning two, along with a Primetime Emmy Award. An inductee of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Canadian Walk of Fame, he has also received a Canadian Screen Award. Several media outlets and film critics describe him as one of the best actors who have never received an Academy Award nomination. In…
Find out more »Birthday – DON HENLEY (74)
Donald Hugh Henley (born July 22, 1947) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and founding member of the Eagles. He was the drummer and co-lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971 until the band broke up in 1980, and has reprised those duties for the group's reunions since 1994. Henley sang the lead vocals on Eagles hits such as "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Best of My Love", "One of These Nights", "Hotel California", "Life in the Fast Lane", "The…
Find out more »Birthday – TERRY FOX
Terrance Stanley Fox CC OD (July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated due to cancer, he embarked on an east to west cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 km, and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting,…
Find out more »Birthday – GEDDY LEE (68)
Geddy Lee Weinrib, OC (born July 29, 1953), known professionally as Geddy Lee, is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the Canadian rock group Rush. An award-winning musician, Lee's style, technique, and skill on the bass guitar have inspired many rock musicians. Along with his Rush bandmates – guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart – Lee was made an Officer of the Order of Canada on May…
Find out more »August 2021
NATAL DAY
Natal Day is a public holiday in Nova Scotia, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. The Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day events were cancelled last summer. The Natal Day committee looks forward to hosting the annual event in 2021 and celebrating over 125 years of Natal Day.
Find out more »Birthday – SIDNEY CROSBY (34)
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS (born August 7, 1987 Cole Harbour ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. Nicknamed "Sid the Kid" and dubbed "The Next One," Crosby was selected first overall by the Penguins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Crosby debuted in the NHL during the 2005–06 season, recording 102 points and finishing as runner-up…
Find out more »Birthday – WHITNEY HOUSTON
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide. Her powerful and soulful vocal performances, as well as her prominence on the music charts, have inspired many other singers. According to the RIAA, Houston is the top-selling R&B female artist of the 20th century. In addition, until the launch of the RIAA's digital certification…
Find out more »Birthday – MADONNA (63)
Madonna Louise Ciccone (born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, and record executive. Having been referred to as the "Queen of Pop" since the 1980s, she is regarded as one of the most impactful figures in popular culture. Having sold over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is certified as the best-selling female music artist of all time by Guinness World Records. According to Billboard, Madonna is the most successful solo artist in its Hot 100 chart history.…
Find out more »Birthday – ROCKY JOHNSON
Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler born in Amhurst NS. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. He won the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, along with his partner Tony Atlas, to become the first black champions in WWE history. He is the father of actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
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