Celebrity birthdays are often celebrated by fans around the world. Which celebrities are celebrating today’s big day? Take a virtual stroll down the red carpet to see the celebrities who are celebrating their special day today!
Let’s start with Hollywood. As one strolls down the memory lane of the “King Of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley’s velvety voice and twinkling eyed are etched in our minds. The legendary singer would have celebrated his birthday today, if he was still alive. Despite his untimely passing, his fans still celebrate his music and cultural contributions on this special occasion. Rachel Nichols is sharing the spotlight with Elvis. She’s known for her roles on sci-fi show “Continuum,” and action thriller, “G. I. Joe : The Rise of Cobra.” Nichols is a gifted sportscaster who works for ESPN, a network that has a global reputation.
Let’s detour from film and TV to explore the world of literary works. Today is also the birthday of English author Wilkie Collin, who was a leading figure in Victorian suspense novels and detective fiction. Even more than a century after his death, classics like “The Moonstone”, “The Woman in White”, and “The Woman in Black” continue to inspire and engage novelists around the globe. His birthday is a great opportunity to revisit and admire his literary innovations.
On this day, 1982, Gilbert Arenas was born. He is a charismatic basketballer, a three-time NBA All-Star, and the man known as Agent Zero. Atlantic’s controversial career has seen him rise and fall, but his passion for basketball and his persistence in overcoming injuries have made Atlantic a fan favorite. Joshua Clottey is a Ghanaian boxer who was the former IBF Welterweight Champion.
William “Bill” Hewlett was born in 1913, and is also a co-founder of global technology giant Hewlett-Packard. Bill Hewlett, along with Dave Packard, helped to shape the Silicon Valley story and created technologies for both industrial and consumer purposes. Bill’s birthday is a celebration of his genius, as well as a nod towards the new paradigm in technology that he helped to create.
In the world of philanthropy today is the birthday of Shirley Ann Jackson. She was the first African American woman to receive a doctorate from MIT. She was born on this date in 1946. She also served as chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission during the presidency of Bill Clinton. Now she is the president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Her birthday allows us to recognize her incredible contributions in science and technology.
The day is a star-studded celebration of birthdays for many individuals who have made their mark in different fields, from sports and entertainment to literature, technology and philanthropy. Some are no longer among us, but their legacies inspire us. Let’s celebrate those who are still with us and wish them Happy Birthday.