Currently is the 218th day of 2022 and the 47th day of summer months.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Lucille Ball (1911-1989), actress/comedian Andy Warhol (1928-1987), artist/filmmaker Michelle Yeoh (1962- ), actress David Robinson (1965- ), basketball participant M. Night Shyamalan (1970- ).
TODAY’S Fact: In 1991, CERN computer system scientist Tim Berners-Lee published the initial webpage, which presented info about the Earth Wide Website job.
TODAY’S Sports: In 1963, Philadelphia’s NBA workforce changed its identify from the Nationals to the 76ers.
TODAY’S Quote: “I am a section of all that I have satisfied.” — Alfred, Lord Tennyson
TODAY’S Variety: 4,862 — ring rely of Prometheus, a bristlecone pine tree slice down for study purposes on this day in 1964 by U.S. Forest Support personnel in japanese Nevada. Scientists think the tree may possibly have been far more than 5,000 a long time previous, making it the oldest non-clonal organism at any time identified.
TODAY’S MOON: Between 1st quarter moon (Aug. 5) and comprehensive moon (Aug. 11).