TODAY IS

Lionel Richie's daughter and Paris Hilton's former bestie, Nicole Richie, turns 35 today. She earned her fortune the old-fashioned way -- by being best friends with Paris Hilton.

Luke Wilson -- I always get him confused with his brother -- turns 45.

Faith Hill turns 49 today. I'm reminded of the old country song, "If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold it Against Me?"

Bill Murray hits birthday number 66 today. Hopefully, it won't hit back.

Baseball player Cecil Fielder turns 53 today. He's gone from being "That big guy with the Detroit Tigers" to "Prince's dad."

Don Felder turns 69. He's a member of The Eagles... but he does occasionally make it to a Kiwanis meeting, too.

Stephen King turns 69 today... unless those twin girls from the 1920s driving a possessed while riding with a devil dog don't get him first. Somewhere along the line, I'm imagining a killer clown entertained at one of his parties.

St. Matthew's Day -- Legend says if there's a strong wind today, it means a warm fall. If there's a loud wind, the guy next to you will blame the dog.

Miniature Golf Day -- the perfect excuse to play "Which Came First?"

Miniature Golf (invented by Garnet Carter in Tennessee in 1927) or Ping-Pong (Invented in Britain in 1890's)?
Potato Chips (1853) or Sliced Bread (1928)?
Microsoft's Bill Gates (1955) or Dial Soap (1948)?
Parcheesi (dates back to India in the 1570's) or Monopoly (created in Pennsylvania in 1933)?
Mel Gibson (1956) or Sports Illustrated (1954)?
Martin Sheen (1940) or ABC-TV (1943)?
Shampoo (developed in Germany in the 1890's) or Kleenex (1924)?
Movie critic Roger Ebert (1942) or the ballpoint pen (first appeared in 1945)?
Kelly Ripa (1970) or Rolling Stone magazine (1967)?
Vick's Vaporub (1905) or Crisco Shortening (1911)?
Kelsey Grammer (1955) or Tide (1946)?
"You're My Best Friend" by Queen (1976) or "We Will Rock You" by Queen (1977)?
Prepared baby food (1927), or the aerosol can (1926)
Children's crayons (1903), or crossword puzzles (1913)
Disposable diapers (1950), or paper towels (1931)
Play-Doh (1956), or the TV remote control (1950)
Scuba gear (1943), or sunscreen (1944)
Toothbrush (1498), or the zipper (1893)
Digital watch (1970), or Astro Turf (1965)
Blow dryer (1920), or metal beverage can (1933)
Can opener (1858), or the cash register (1879)
Corn Flakes (1894), or contact lenses (1887)
White Out (1951), or credit card (1950)
Dishwasher (1886), or the drinking fountain (1905)
Battery operated flashlight (1899), or margarine (1869)
Monopoly (1934), or the parking meter (1932)
Video games (1972), or the Walkman (1979)


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