What do Cheech Marin, Patrick Stewart, Harrison Ford, Nathan Bedford Forest, Cameron Crowe, Beatrice Potter's husband, and Mark "Animal" Mendoza all have in common?

They all get cake, candles, and birthday spankings on this very day! Or at least they were entitled to such perks until 1982, when July 13th became my personal and private holiday. My little brother showed prudent planning when he decided to be born on the 14th rather than the 13th (actually dodging My Day by a mere 1.5 hours), since violation of My Day would have necessitated selling him to gypsies at the first opportunity. Let that be a warning to all of you.