Open Threads

The July 31st Day Thread Celebrates These Birthdays!

Today’s my birthday! To celebrate, here’s a couple notables whom I share the same birthday with.

  • Whitney Young – Civil Rights Leader who fought for equal socioeconomic access and part of the “Big Six” activists who organized the March on Washington.
  • Junji Ito – Horror Manga Artist known for his notable works such as Uzumaki and Gyo.
  • Zelda Williams – Actress who voiced Kuvira from The Legend of Korra and director of the short film Shrimp.
  • Hank Jones – One of America’s greatest Jazz pianists, known for his expressive and poetic style.
  • B. J. Novak – Writer and Producer for the Office as well as Actor for the character Ryan.
  • Ryan Rodriguez – Best known for his role as Manny Delgado from Modern Family.
  • France Nuyen – Actress and Psychological Counselor spanning a career in 60’s-80’s television classics such as Star Trek: TOS and Columbo. Began a second career as a counselor for abused women and children in prison. (Photo by Ron Tom/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
  • George Henry Thomas – Union General who was known as “The Rock of Chickamauga” for holding the line at the Battle of Chickamauga. Achieved one of the largest victories for the Union by routing Confederate forces at the Battle of Nashville.

Have a wonderful Day Thread everybody!