The Daily Birthdays - October 13

When I was growing up, Pops always challenged us to "learn something new every day, and you will never stop growing." I pass that challenge on to you, along with this birthday list. Some are just for fun, some are intriguing, and some are actually worth learning about. Find someone you know little or nothing about, follow the link, and learn something new today!

• 1862 – Mary Henrietta Kingsley – explorer, writer


• 1909 – Art Tatum – jazz pianist


• 1922 – Sweetwater Clifton – basketball player, Harlem Globetrotter


• 1924 – Nipsey Russell – actor, comedian


• 1925 – Margaret Thatcher – former Prime Minister of Great Britain (1979-1990)


• 1926 – Ray Brown – jazz musician


• 1940 – Hee Il Cho – martial arts instructor


• 1940 – Pharoah Sanders – jazz musician


• 1941 – Paul Simon – singer, songwriter


• 1949 – Leona Mitchell – singer


• 1959 – Marie Osmond – singer


• 1962 – Jerry Rice – pro football receiver


• 1980 – Ashanti – singer

As always, give me a shout in the comments section if you know of someone who should be added (for next year).