Kids, It’s finally Friday, so I’ll start the blog today with your “Big Shot Birthdays” for the weekend –
Saturday, April 20 _ George Takei (Star Trek) is 87 (in 2024) • Jessica Lange (American Horror Story, Tootsie, Sweet Dreams) is 75 (in 2024) • Clint Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story, Apollo 13, also Ron’s brother) is 65 (in 2024) • Crispin Glover (American Gods, George McFly in Back to the Future films) is 60 (in 2024) • Andy Serkis (The Batman, Lord of the Rings) is 60 (in 2024) • Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds, S.W.A.T.) is 54 (in 2024) • Carmen Electra (Scary Movie movies) is 52 (in 2024) • Joey Lawrence (Blossom, Brotherly Love) is 48 (in 2024) • Model Miranda Kerr (married to Snapchat cofounder Evan Spiegel) is 41 (in 2024) • Tan France (Queer Eye) is 41 (in 2024)
SPECIAL EVENTS _ 4/20 Day • Chinese Language Day • Husband Appreciation Day • Lima Bean Respect Day • Cheddar Fries Day • Record Store Day • World Circus Day • Cold Brew Day
Sunday, April 21 _ Tony and Grammy winner Patti LuPone is 75 (in 2024) • Tony Danza (Taxi, Who’s the Boss) is 73 (in 2024) • Andie MacDowell (Maid, Groundhog Day) is 66 (in 2024) • Comedian Rob Riggle (The Hangover, The Daily Show) is 54 (in 2024) • Nicole Sullivan (King of Queens) is 54 (in 2024) • James McAvoy (Split, His Dark Materials) is 45 (in 2024) • Former Cowboys QB and NFL color analyst Tony Romo is 44 (in 2024) • Robbie Amell (Upload, TV’s The Flash) is 36 (in 2024) • Thomas Doherty (Descendants, The Invitation) is 29 (in 2024)
SPECIAL EVENTS _ Bulldogs are Beautiful Day • Big Word Day • Go Fly A Kite Day • Chick Pea Day • Keep Off the Grass Day • Kindergarten Day • Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day • Thank You for Libraries Day
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE U.S. INTERSTATE SYSTEM _ Since many of us will be using the U.S. Interstate System to get to our vacation destinations, here are a few things you might want to know.
• The U.S. Interstate System, also known as the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, is the largest public works project in American history, spanning approximately 48,000 miles of highway.
• Each interstate is given a unique designation number, with odd numbers running north-south and even numbers running east-west. The numbering starts in the south and west, increasing as one moves north and east.
• The red, white, and blue shield sign with the word “Interstate” written above the route number was designed in 1957 by Texas Highway Department employee Richard Oliver.
