TODAY IS ... 21 OCTOBER

TODAY IS ... 21 OCTOBER

BIRTHDAYS:

1976 - Jeremy James Miller is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Ben Seaver on Growing Pains and its two reunion movies. 1956 – Carrie Fisher – American screen actress and novelist whose roles include Princess Leia in Star Wars and wrote Postcards From The Edge and Surrender The Pink.

Carrie Fisher

1942 - Judith Sheindlin better known to the public as Judge Judy, is an American lawyer, judge, television personality, and author. She passed the New York bar exam in 1965 and became a prosecutor in the family court system. In 1976, Mayor Ed Koch appointed her a judge, first in criminal court and later, in 1980, as Manhattan's supervising family court judge.

OTHER EVENTS:

2004 – In the midst of the Halloween season when the 1960s novelty hit “Monster Mash” is annually revived, the song’s singer and co-author rewrites its lyrics to protest President George W. Bush’s environmental policies. Bobby “Boris” Pickett reprises his infamous Boris Karloff imitation on “Monster Slash.” 1975 - Elton John receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1967 – Lulu had a number one hit with the title song from the movie starring Sydney Poitier – “To Sir With Love”

1964 - The movie musical "My Fair Lady" made its world premier in New York.

1958 – Buddy Holly commenced what would be his final recording session at Coral’s Recording Studio on New York’s 80th Street.

1957 – The Elvis Presley film “Jailhouse Rock” premieres.