Thursday Basics
Optional Memorial of Blessed Damien de Veuster, priest Today in Catholic History: 1310 In Paris fifty-four Knights Templar were burned alive. History Highlight of the Day: 2007 - British Prime Minister Tony Blair announces his June resignation after ten years in office. Birthdays: 1899 - Fred Astaire , American dancer and actor (d. 1987) 1911 - Bel Kaufman , American author 1933 - Barbara Taylor Bradford , English writer 1955 - Chris Berman , American sportscaster 1958 - Rick Santorum , U.S. Senator 1960 - Bono , Irish singer ( U2 )