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Friday, 20 October 2017

BORN OCTOBER 19

General Yakubu "Jack" Dan-Yumma Gowon (born 19 October 1934) was the head of state (Head of the Federal Military Government) of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975. He took power after one military coup d'état and was overthrown in another. During his rule, the Nigerian government successfully prevented Biafran secession during the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War. Gowon is an Ngas (Angas) from Lur, a small vil... Read more at Wikipedia


Emmanuel Offor
An Accountant, Innovative, creative, Song Writter, Worshipper, Drummer, Child of God, Entrepreneur.

Michael Gambon - 1940
MOVIE ACTOR
He gained fame as Albus Dumbledore in the universally popular Harry Potter film franchise. By appearing in The Singing Detective, and Maigret, he gained acclaim as a television actor. He also voiced the character Uncle Pastuzo in the 2014 film Paddington.
He became noticed after his role in the stage production of The Norman Conquests. Though he was born in Dublin, his father had him become a British citizen, which later allowed him to be knighted. He was widely recognized for his role as King George V in the award-winning 2010 film, The King's Speech.

Monday James (born October 19, 1986) is a Nigerian professional football defender, currently playing for Swedish club Hammarby IF. He began his career by Bendel Insurance before being transferred to Bayelsa United in January 2006. He went on a 5 month loan to Swedish club Hammarby IF in November 2008 after a couple of trials with the club, where there is a clause in the loan that gives Hammarby th... Read more at Wikipedia


Floyd Mayweather Sr. - 1952
BOXER
Former boxer and boxing trainer most famous as the father of dominant boxer Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr. As a trainer, he has worked with notable boxers such as Chad Dawson and Joan Guzman. He was born in Armory, Mississippi and was a formidable boxer in his own right, posting a record of 28-6-1 and winning the U.S. Championship Tournament in 1977. He discovered that he was also the father of boxer Justin Jones in 2007.

Neji Ewa

Julius Ucha (born 19 October 1958) was elected Senator for the Ebonyi Central constituency of Ebonyi State, Nigeria, taking office on 29 May 2003, and was reelected in 2007. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Ucha earned an LL.B degree from Anambra State University of Science & Technology. He was a member of the old Enugu State Board of Mercy. He was elected a member of the Ebo... Read more at Wikipedia

Ty Parker - 1998
MOVIE ACTOR
Beginning his film career in Louisiana when he was twelve, this actor landed his first film contract with disney.com. He was cast in the 2015 film Same Kind of Different as Me and the 2016 films Life at These Speeds and Mono. He has guest-starred on television in Children's Hospital, The Ladies & The Gents and CeReality. He was also a recurring actor in Jimmy Kimmel Live skits.

Cassius Marcellus Clay
POLITICIAN
October 19, 1810
DEATH DATE: Jul 22, 1903 (age 92)
Kentucky-born politician who was one of the biggest proponents of abolition. He was the American minister to Russia and is often credited with gaining Russia's support for the Union cause during the Civil War. It was William Lloyd Garrison who convinced him to join the abolition movement. Within a month after starting his anti-slavery newspaper in Kentucky he started receiving death threats.

Mike Oboh

Art Parkinson - 2001
TV ACTOR
During his childhood years, this Irish actor rose to fame for his portrayal of Rickon Stark on the popular HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. His other credits include roles in the horror films Dracula Untold and Dark Touch. His first Game of Thrones episode aired in early 2011, when he was only nine years old. He was cast alongside Paul Giamatti, Dwayne Johnson, and Alexandra Daddario in the 2015 action film San Andreas.

Emmanuel Arewan Omodiagbe (born October 19, 1985) is a Nigerian football offensive allrounder currently playing for Nigerian club Warri Wolves F.C. In January 2006 he moved from Bendel Insurance F.C. to Heartland F.C. On 26 February 2009 with teammate Kabiru Alausa he joined CSKA Sofia where he was on trial with the club. However, the transfer fell through due to problems with the fee and the agen... Read more at Wikipedia


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Federico Russo - 1997
TV ACTOR
Italian film and television actor most well known for his portrayal of Mimmo Cesaroni in the popular family comedy I Cesaroni. He later earned a spot playing Sam Costa in the Disney comedy Alex & Co. He made his television debut in 2004 on the prime time soap opera Incantesimo. In 2005, he appeared in the dance competition series Dancing with the Stars, the Italian version of Britain's Strictly Come Dancing.

Peter Hilson
FAVOURITE QUOTES
There is more in front of you than what what is behind you
Trey Parker - 1969
TV PRODUCER
Co-created the hit, long-running animated series South Park alongside Matt Stone, which led to the duo winning several Emmy Awards for their brilliantly vulgar humor. He and Matt also provide voices for several characters on the series. He directed the 2004 comedy film Team America: World Police and co-wrote and co-directed the Tony Award-winning musical The Book of Mormon. He attended the University of Colorado where he majored in music and Japanese. He made his directorial debut with the 1993 comedy film Cannibal! The Musical.
Colton Dixon - 1991
ROCK SINGER
Christian singer who first gained exposure as a top ten finisher in the eleventh season of American Idol. He sang in his high school choir for four years, as well as playing with the Christian rock group Messenger. His first two singles after American Idol were "You Are" and "Never Gone."

Hunter King - 1993
TV ACTRESS
Played Summer Newman on the soap opera The Young and the Restless and portrayed Adriana Masters on Hollywood Heights. She also appeared in the 2005 film Rebound. She appeared early in her career in the 2001 science fiction film Artificial Intelligence: AI. She won a Young Artist Award and a Daytime Emmy Award for her work on The Young and the Restless. She has also had smaller roles in Workaholics, ER, and The Price is Right.
Katie Douglas - 1998
TV ACTRESS
Young Artist Award nominee for Best Performance in a TV Series as a Leading Young Actress for her role in Spooksville, she previously had a notable role in the television series Defiance as well. She was 6 years old when she started acting, performing on stage and in commercials initially. She was nominated in the category of Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series at the Daytime Emmy Awards for her role in Spooksville.
Enca Haxhia - 1995
POP SINGER
Albanian pop vocalist who became famous for her hit 2014 single "A Po T'Pëlqen" (English translation: "Do You Like It?"), which collected more than 100,000 YouTube views in the twenty-four hours following its online release. She participated in such popular Albanian music festivals and contests as Kënga Magjike and Top Fest.
Gillian Jacobs - 1982
TV ACTRESS
Played the hilarious Britta Perry in NBC's Community. In 2012, she received a TV Guide Award for Favorite Ensemble for her role in the series. She took on various supporting roles in television shows like Law & Order to establish her career in acting. She has a diverse background including Irish and French descent.
Saki Fujita 1984
VOICE ACTRESS
Most well known in her native Japan for her contributions to the Hatsune Miku vocal synthesizer program, she is also notable for her voice acting and singing work in numerous anime series, including Tokimeki Memorial Only Love, Sora no Otoshimono, and Kantai Collection. Early in her career, she voiced Kozue Kokubunji in the anime series Speed Grapher. She voiced characters in several editions of the Street Fighter, Agarest Senki Zero, and Super Robot Wars video games.


Sunny Deol - 1956
MOVIE ACTOR
Known as the Action King of Bollywood, he acted in the 1997 blockbuster film, Border, and 2001's Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. He has received multiple Filmfare and National Film Awards for his acting. He rose to popularity with a starring role in the 1983 hit film, Betaab. He won a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award for his role in the action film Ghayal. He has won several more awards for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Desmond Harrington - 1976
TV ACTOR
Actor known for his role as Detective Quinn on the Showtime television series Dexter. He also appeared in the films Wrong Turn and Ghost Ship. He worked as a bartender in Manhattan. He played a police officer in the movie The Dark Knight Rises.
Evander Holyfield - 1962
BOXER
Legendary boxer who became The Ring, WBC, WBA and IBF Heavyweight Champion after defeating Buster Douglas via third round knockout on October 25, 1990. He compiled 44 wins, 29 by way of knockout, in his 57-fight career. He won the bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics after a questionable call by the referee. He earned the nickname The Real Deal.

John Lithgow - 1945
TV ACTOR
Dramatic actor who shifted into comedy on the television show, Third Rock From the Sun. He's perhaps also known for his roles in films such as Interstellar and Terms of Endearment. He decided to pursue a career in acting after watching a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Utopia Limited at Harvard College, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1967. He has won 5 Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, two Golden Globes, two Screen Actor Guild Awards, and an American Comedy Award.
Chris Kattan - 1970
TV ACTOR
Saturday Night Live alumnus who starred in the 2001 comedy Corky Romano and played the on-screen brother of Will Ferrell in the 1998 comedy A Night at the Roxbury. He also landed a supporting role on ABC's The Middle in 2009. He was a member of various improv comedy groups, including The Groundlings in Los Angeles. He played the villainous Mr. Feather in the 2002 action/comedy Undercover Brother, which featured Eddie Griffin as the title character and Denise Richards as White She Devil.
Sean Price - 1995
POP SINGER
Rocketed to fame alongside his brother competing on the fourteenth series of The X Factor in 2017. He and his brother got their start performing by busking. They would perform both covers and original songs. In 2016, he and his brother released the EP Change on iTunes.
Jon Favreau - 1966
MOVIE ACTOR
American actor who rose to stardom with his lead role alongside Vince Vaughn in the 1996 film Swingers, which he wrote and co-produced. His other acting credits include Very Bad Things, The Break-Up, and I Love You, Man. He made his directorial debut with the 2001 feature Made, then went on to direct Elf, Iron Man, and Iron Man 2. He had a role as an extra in the 1992 feature Hoffa, then landed a prominent role as D-Bob in the 1993 football film Rudy. He had a recurring role as Pete Becker, the love interest of Courteney Cox, on the hit NBC series Friends.
Robert Reed
TV ACTOR
October 19, 1932
DEATH DATE: May 12, 1992 (age 59)
Best known for the role of Mike Brady, TV dad of The Brady Bunch, he previously starred as Kenneth Preston on the hit drama The Defenders. He was employed as the city's radio disc jockey after taking a radio and speech class in high school. He played Kenneth Preston on television before getting his iconic role as a father with a bunch of kids.
Divine
MOVIE ACTOR
October 19, 1945
DEATH DATE: Dec 7, 1988 (age 43)
Drag queen and actor well known for her collaborations with director John Waters. She appeared in hit films such as Pink Flamingos and Hairspray. Her other films include Roman Candles, Eat Your Makeup, and Multiple Maniacs. She went to beauty school and worked in several hair salons. People magazine named her the Drag Queen of the Century.

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