Today is my 37th birthday. I'm exactly the same age as Justine Bateman and exactly one day older than Cindy Crawford. Probably the most famous person to share a birthday with me is Copernicus, who would be 530 years old today, but there's also Eddie Arcaro, Lee Marvin, John Frankenheimer, Smokey Robinson, Jeff Daniels, Falco, and Prince Andrew.
Among other things to happen on this date, on February 19, 1848, rescuers reached the Donner party. There's a fun fact to bring up when someone offers a toast on your birthday.
UPDATE: Thanks to TalkLeft, I see that February 19, 1942 is the day that FDR gave the executive order to round up Japanese-Americans and place them in detention camps. Lovely.
Posted by Charles Kuffner on February 19, 2003 to See, I do have a life! | TrackBackHappy Birthday!
Posted by: Laurence Simon on February 19, 2003 8:35 AMHappy Birthday, Chuck!
(Just imagine an 8-part a cappella rendition of the Birthday Song here...)
Posted by: elizabeth on February 19, 2003 10:21 AMHappy Birthday!
Posted by: kevin on February 19, 2003 12:50 PMHappy 37th, Charles!
Posted by: Owen Courrèges on February 19, 2003 3:23 PMHope it's been a happy one, Charles. :) Many happy returns of the day!
Posted by: Devra on February 19, 2003 10:02 PMThanks, everyone! I appreciate it, and yes, I had a fine day. :-)
Posted by: Charles Kuffner on February 19, 2003 10:45 PMHappy birthday! (And thanks for reminding me of a family birthday that slipped by -- eek!)
Posted by: Mary on February 20, 2003 9:47 AMHappy birthday, Justine Bateman! And Charles!
Posted by: Ted Barlow on February 20, 2003 3:29 PMI'm a day late, but Happy Birthday, Charles! May your first child be a Mallory child (I have no idea what that means).
Posted by: Rob Humenik on February 20, 2003 5:27 PMI read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
I read your posting on you Dad. Charlie was a good friend when I rode the back step of engine 157 half a century ago. It brought back a flood of memories and names I have not been able to dredge out of old brain. Your Dad was always kind to the 21 year old kid and showed him the ropes, and I will never forget his kindness. Bill Schwartz cut my hair too. Any other names from the engine or truck would be a help. Do you know the MPO Mundy's first name. What about the other Jacobsen in the truck?. I have a great photo of the Ahrens Fox in front of quarters circa 1950, if you would like a copy. Any info or photos you might have will be a help in the "History of Fire Fighting on Staten island 1802-2002" one of the 30 chapters are memories from the days when "I rode the back step" of Engine 157.
Jacques N. Jacobsen Jr.
Cindy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Sorry I'm very, very late, but I had no idea of when your Birthday was. From what I've said before, I also have a nephew in Austin, Texas (he's an Accountant). Greg Sheehy
Posted by: Greg Sheehy on September 6, 2004 1:24 AM