April 24, 1964
Birthday of comedian, Cedric the Entertainer from Jefferson City and Berkeley, MO.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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