MILESTONES: May 1, birthdays for Emilia Clarke, Wes Anderson, Tim McGraw
NOTABLE PEOPLE born on this day include director and screenwriter Wes Anderson, who was born in 1969; former jockey Steve Cauthen, who was born in 1960; actress Emilia Clarke, who was born in 1986; singer Judy Collins, who was born in 1939; singer Rita Coolidge, who was born in 1945; actor Jamie Dornan, who was born in 1982; former football player Curtis Martin, who was born in 1973; writer Bobbie Ann Mason, who was born in 1940; country singer Tim McGraw, who was born in 1967; tennis player Shahar Peer, who was born in 1987; actor Charlie Schlatter, who was born in 1966; Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who was born in 1988; and motorcycle designer and TV personality Paul Teutul Sr., who was born in 1949.
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MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH. It was created more than 65 years ago by Mental Health America to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness and promoting good mental health for all. One in four American adults lives with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition.
Brooklyn Boro
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