Kent McCord born in Los Angeles
Kent McCord is born Kent Franklin McWhirter to Bert and Laura McWhirter. McWhirter begins working at the age of 10 in his father’s gas station. At the age of 12 he works at the Brackett Field Airport.
I longed to fly. I was paid in flying lessons and, by the time I was 13, I’d logged 100 hours at the controls.
Martin Freeman born in Aldershot, Hampshire
Born Martin John Christopher Freeman to parents Geoffrey Freeman and Philomena Norris. Martin has 3 older brothers and 1 older sister. As a child he had asthma and had to have a hip operation for a leg problem.
Most people have a passive relationship with music and clothes, with culture. But music was my first contact with anything creative. Music is it, as far as I’m concerned.
Emmy nomination
Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for Sherlock: His Last Vow. The Emmy awards will be held on August 25th and will air on NBC.
Mexico earthquake
Mexico’s Chiapas state is suffering from a 6.9 earthquake. A man living in the town of Huixtla is the only casualty. Shaking from the earthquake can be felt in nearby Guatemala.
Superunknown 20th Anniversary
Soundgarden celebrates Superunknown’s 20th anniversary with a 5-disc reissue of the 1994 album. The reissue includes a remastered version of the album, 16 demos, rehearsals and B-sides. Superunknown is also available on a vinyl LP.