I was hatched on this 17th day of January in the year of our Lord 1975 which makes me a humble dirty tree (Irish – 33).
In 4 months time that will make me a Dirty Tree and a Turd.
So what can I say about this incredible day? Not a lot really. I don’t remember a damn thing. I know it was a Friday so that must have been kewl. At least mom could have been home for the weekend. You see, I was even considerate way back then.
Let’s take a walk around the tinterweb with my great mate Google:
According to astrology:
2008 will be a Number One year for you. Ruled by the Sun. This is a year of action. The seeds you plant now, you will reap later. Others might find you less sociable, as you are busier than ever and you focus on your activities and your needs. Still, you are outgoing and your initiative is stronger than ever. Advice – Stand alone, take action, start fresh, express independence.
Famous people lucky enough to have shared my day:
January 17, 1863 – David Lloyd George – Prime Minister
January 17, 1899 – Al Capone – Gangster
January 17, 1933 – Shari Lewis – Puppeteer
January 17, 1931 – James Earl Jones – Actor
January 17, 1942 – Muhammad Ali – Boxer
January 17, 1944 – Joe Frazier – Boxer
January 17, 1949 – Andy Kaufman – Comedian
January 17, 1927 – Tom Dooley – Humanitarian
Nice. A couple of boxers and a gangster. Maybe that’s what makes me a fighter? But I am certainly honoured to share my birthday with James Earl Jones. “Luke, I am your father!”
According to history:
http://www.brainyhistory.com/days/january_17.html
My God. There has been a lot of death and misery on January 17 in history. 1995 – 7.2 earthquake destroys Kobe Japan killing 5,372 die, 1991 – Operation Desert Storm begins U.S. led allies vs Iraq, 1989 – Gunman opens fire in California schoolyard; 5 students slain, 30 wounded.
There are of course some good things too. 1993 – Russian Irina Privalova cycles world record 300m indoor (35.45″), 1976 – “I Write the Songs” by Barry Manilow hits #1, 1976 – Hermes rocket launched by European Space Agency, 1963 – Joe Walker takes X-15 to altitude of 82 km
According to reality:
I am stuck in the Happy Valley’s Reps Camp for my birthday. That’s ok really because I don’t really go big on my birthday anyway. I will share a few bottles of good red wine with some good friends and pass out early. Sounds like a plan!
Happy Birthday Hoox
Thank you Hoox
