August 17th, 1907: Pike Place Market, in Seattle’s historic district, opened.

August 17th, 1908: The first animated cartoon, Fantasmagorie, debuted in Paris, France.

August 17th, 1959: Kind of Blue by Miles Davis was released. It went on to become the best selling jazz record of all time.

August 17th, 2008: American swimmer Michael Phelps became the first person to win eight gold medals in one Olympic Games.

Actor Robert De Niro turns 77 years old.

Singer Belinda Carlisle turns 62 years old.

Author Jonathan Franzen turns 61 years old.

Actor Sean Penn turns 60 years old.

Singer/actor Donnie Wahlberg turns 51 years old.

Monday, August 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day.