The Squid Calendar

One hundred years ago today, on August 6, 1911 Lucille Ball was born!

I am a big Lucy fan.  I remember watching her with my Dad, and I’ve been told that many of the bedtime stories that I was told when I was growing up were re-told and summarized I Love Lucy episodes.

I Love Lucy Ornaments and Trivia by Pukeko

Lucille Ball – We Still Love Lucy! by Wbisbill

I Love Lucy, Lucy Ricardo and Lucille Ball! by CoffeeBreaker

My Favorite I Love Lucy Season One Episodes by littlelu

Alexander Calder was born July 22, 1898.

Alexander Calder moved the art world. Literally. His art utilized motion and energy. Calder starting making his kinetic moving art in 1931.

Alexander Calder – art in motion by ToTheBrimm

Alexander Calder for Kids | Biography and Lesson Resources by MakingArtFun

Today, Google celebrated Alexander Calder’s birthday with a special doodle:

In 2009, the United Nations declared July 18th, Nelson Mandela’s birthday, to be Mandela Day.

Mandela fought for radical change, and the end of apartheid in South Africa. He spend 27 years in prison, and then went on to lead his country as President. Among other recognitions, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

Learn more about Nelson Mandela at: Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom by Zhana21

Photo by South Africa The Good News / www.sagoodnews.co.za

Happy Birthday, today, to to Tom Hanks who was born on July 9, 1956.

Check out the Top 25 Tom Hanks Movies as chosen by poddys.

Tom Hanks Photo By Loren Javier used under CC 2.0

On this date in 1930, construction began on the Boulder Dam which was later renamed the Hoover Dam.

Learn more about the Hoover Dam (by PlumCrazyMomof3) and check out how to plan a Black Canyon Canoe Trip: Hoover Dam To Willow Beach by Ramkitten.

As a result of heavy traffic going across the Hoover Dam, a bridge has been put up near the Hoover Dam. Learn more about this at: The Hoover Dam Bypass Project by Cop-Speak.

Also, Happy Birthday Ringo Starr!

(Hoover Dam photo by wharman used under CC 2.0)

Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist, was born on July 6, 1907.  Frida is known for her self portraits. Her paintings are bright and bold and often surreal. A bus accident put Frida in great physical pain, and caused her physical problems which continued her entire life.  Her tumultuous marriage to Mexican artist, Diego Rivera, also greatly influenced her art.

Learn more at nina_kuriloff‘s page: Frida Kahlo, extraordinary female Mexican Painter.

Also check out Frida Kahlo Jewelry and Clothing by babygirlboutique.

Photo is of The Two Fridas by Frida Kahlo

Today is Eeyore’s Birthday!!!! That lovable donkey with the tied on tail is another year older today.

“Good morning, Eeyore,” said Pooh.
“Good morning, Pooh Bear,” said Eeyore gloomily. “If it is a good morning, which I doubt,” said he.
“Why, what’s the matter?”
“Nothing, Pooh Bear, nothing. We can’t all, and some of us don’t. That’s all there is to it.”
“Can’t all what?” said Pooh, rubbing his nose.
“Gaiety. Song-and-dance. Here we go round the mulberry bush.”

So, today even if Eeyore cant be filled with song and dance, we can for him.

Celebrate Eeyore’s Birthday (by KarenTBTEN)

Happy Birthday, Eeyore!

Today would have been Michael Jackson’s 52nd birthday. How about celebrating it by starting your training for Thrill The World. Thrill The World is an annual event where people around the world dance Michael Jackson’s Thriller at exactly the same time. If there is not an event in your area, then be the one to start one!

These talented people were born on this day:

Neil Patrick Harris – actor, magician
Ice Cube – rapper, actor
Helen Hunt – actress
Jim Belushi – actor comedian
Jamie Johnson – Bluegrass musician
Courteney Cox – actress
Waylon Jennings – musician
Mario Cuomo – politician
Dina Meyer – actress
Harry Nilsson – musician

And sadly, on this day in 1996 Singer Ella Fitzgerald died at age 79.

Squidoo Lensmaster, Ramkitten, was born March 28, 1969.

Learn about who else shared today as a birthday, and who died on this day. Learn about the top song on the charts, and what the headlines were. All of this and more at: On The Day I Was Born: March 28, 1969.

P.S. Also, Happy Birthday, partybuzz!