Veterans Day is Commemorated Across the United States, NASCAR Legend Bobby Allison Dead at 86, Alvin Ailey’s Judith Jamison Dies at 81, Director Cameron Crowe Welcomes Third Child

Veterans Day is Commemorated Across the United States, NASCAR Legend Bobby Allison Dead at 86, Alvin Ailey’s Judith Jamison Dies at 81, Director Cameron Crowe Welcomes Third Child

National Sundae Day is celebrated along with today’s top celeb birthdays

From The LifeMinute.tv Team

November 11, 2024

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison dies at 86

The legendary racing driver passed away on Saturday at his home in Mooresville, North Carolina according to NASCAR officials. A cause of death has yet to be revealed. Allison was one of the NASCAR greats, winning 85 races in his nearly three decade-long career. He is also celebrated as one of the founding members of the “Alabama Gang,” alongside his brother Donnie Allison and legendary racer Charles 'Red' Farmer. His most recent win took place just last month, when he was honored by the NASCAR organization and declared the winner of the previously disputed 1971 race at Bowman Gray Stadium. He was officially inducted to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011, more than two decades after his retirement in 1988.

Professional dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison dies at 81

Best known for her work with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Judith Jamison was a trailblazer in Modern dance. Serving as a dancer with the company for 15 years before becoming its artistic director for more than two decades, she crafted pieces and used movement to tell stories and inspire audiences. Her renowned 1971 performance of “Cry,” a 17 minute-long solo dedicated to Black women and mothers everywhere, catapulted her to fame and led her to future opportunities on Broadway and around the globe. She went on to be recognized with some of the arts’ highest honors, including a Primetime Emmy Award, an American Choreography Award, the National Medal of Arts, and a Kennedy Center honor. She was named one of TIME 100’s most influential people in 2009 and was inducted to the Hall of Fame at the National Museum of Dance in 2015. Jamison passed away on Saturday in New York after battling a brief illness.

Director Cameron Crowe welcomes third child, first with girlfriend Anais Smith

The 67-year-old director, known for films such as We Bought a Zoo, Jerry Maguire, and Almost Famous, welcomed his third child, first with girlfriend Anais Smith, on November 4. Smith announced the birth of their daughter on social media Sunday, writing “Welcome to the world, Vivienne Marie Crowe.” The couple went public with the news that they were expecting back in August. Crowe is also the father to 24-year-old twin boys from his previous marriage to Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson.

Veterans Day is commemorated in the U.S.

Observed annually on November 11, Veterans Day honors the brave men and women who have served in all branches of the U.S. military. This holiday is recognized concurrently with the anniversary of the official end to World War I, also known as Armistice Day. Take a moment today to thank a Veteran family member or friend for their service. You can also observe the occasion by attending a local Veterans Day celebration event or donating to a national Veterans charity or organization, such as the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America, or Homes For Our Troops.

National Sundae Day is celebrated

November 11 is also National Sundae Day. Beloved for its combination of ice cream, candy, syrup, and whipped cream, ice cream sundaes have become a dessert staple at ice cream parlors and restaurants around the world. Celebrate the holiday by stopping by your local grocery store, picking out your favorite ice cream flavors, grabbing any desired toppings such as candy, nuts, chocolate syrup and whipped cream, and create a build-your-own sundae bar right at home.

In today’s birthday news:

Musician Marshall Crenshaw turns 71, XTC’s Andy Partridge 71, musician Dave Alvin 69, actor Stanley Tucci 64, actress Demi Moore 62, actress Calista Flockhart 60, actor Leonardo DiCaprio 50.