Sept. 12, Birthdays for Louis C.K., Jennifer Hudson

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September 12, 2014 Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Comedian Louis C.K. sits with his prize at last month's Emmy Awards.

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Good morning, Brooklyn. Today is the 255th day of the year.

ON THIS DAY in 1905, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle published an article titled “Police Search for Kelly, Motorman of L Train.” The article focused on an L train accident that took place within that week in 1905. However, the incident took a turn as police were “sent out to arrest [the motorman] for homicide.” The article also updated readers on the status of the injured from the crash.

“This afternoon, at Roosevelt Hospital, Manhattan, there were but 10 left of those injured yesterday in the ‘L’ catastrophe,” the Eagle reported.

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NOTABLE PEOPLE born on this day include Gov. Sam Brownback (R-Kans.), who was born in 1956; “Dallas” actress Linda Gray, who was born in 1941; Oscar Award-winning actor for “Chariots of Fire” Ian Holm, who was born in 1931; singer and Oscar Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson, who was born in 1981; comedian and actor Louis C.K., who was born in 1967; “Southland” actor Benjamin McKenzie, who was born in 1978; former basketball player Yao Ming, who was born in 1980; New York City-born singer Maria Muldaur, who was born in 1943; “The Sopranos” actor Joe Pantoliano, who was born in 1954; New York City-born “The Phantom of the Opera” actress and singer Emmy Rossum, who was born in 1986; “Newhart” actor Peter Scolari, who was born in 1954; “The Thorn Birds” actress Rachel Ward, who was born in 1957; and “Wings” actress Amy Yasbeck, who was born in 1963.

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TD BANK will open a new branch at 2195 Flatbush Ave. on Saturday. The grand opening ceremony will take place at the new store location from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and tree giveaway.

A WANDERLUST 108 festival in Prospect Park will take place Saturday from 10 to 6 p.m. Wanderlust is a triathlon that combines a 5k run with meditation and yoga. The day’s festival includes live music, food, yard games and more. Arrive at 8 a.m. to register for Wanderlust 108 activities.

A KITE FESTIVAL will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Harbor View Lawn.

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Special thanks to “Chase’s Calendar of Events” and Brooklyn Public Library.