Why Is Today Special? 4/19/11

Hayden Christensen (1981) - He is 30 today. Most notable for his role in the Star Wars series.

James Franco (1978) - He is 33 today. He is a very famous actor who appears in many movies, also my favorite actor.

Suge Knight (1966) - He is 45 today. He is the founder of the rap label Death Row Records.

Paloma Picasso (1949) - She is 62 today. She is the daughter of  Pablo Picasso and does fashion designing and perfume.

National Hanging Out Day - Instead of drying your clothes in a dryer, use a clothes line to save energy and money.

Passover / Pesach (Jewish) - is a Jewish holiday and festival. It commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt.

607 - Comet 1P/607 H1 (Halley) approaches within 0.0898 AUs of Earth 

(not sure how close that is lol)

1529 - 2nd Parliament of Spiers bans Lutheranism

1770 - Capt James Cook 1st sees Australia

1775 - Minutemen Captain John Parker orders not to fire unless fired upon