The Daily Birthdays - October 9 & 10

Sorry these are so late, but I have been out of touch for the last couple of days. Better late than never, right?

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 ab out, follow the link, and learn something new today!

Birthdays for October 9:

• 1823 – Mary Ann Shadd Cary – abolitionist, lawyer


• 1858 – Gerard Philips – engineer, manufacturer


• 1940 – John Lennon – singer, songwriter


• 1941 – Trent Lott – United States Congressman


• 1960 – Kenny Garrett – jazz saxophonist


• 1970 – Annika Sorenstam – pro golfer

Birthdays for October 10:

• 1731 – Henry Cavendish – physicist, chemist


• 1813 – Giuseppe Verdi – classical composer


• 1917 – Thelonious Monk – jazz musician


• 1924 – James Clavell – writer


• 1924 – Huey “Piano” Smith – pianist, band leader


• 1969 – Brett Favre – pro football quarterback


• 1974 – Dale Earnhardt, Jr. – race car driver

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