If you are celebrating your birthday today, then you share the day with Harvey Ball. Although Ball's name may not be recognised by many, this creative Cancer born in 1921, is the earliest designer of the cult cartoon Smiley in 1963. This little yellow face has since worked it's way into popular culture, and was a symbol for the acid movement in the 1990's.  Cancers are rarely concerned about having wealth, and Ball was no exception, originally earning only $45 for the smiley cartoon and choosing not to register the copyright.   He went on to found the World Smile Foundation which raised money for charity and encouraged people to "Do an act of kindness - help one person smile".

Another creative Cancer born today is American singer Jessica Simpson, born in 1980, who is best known worldwide not for her singing but for starring with her then husband NickLachey in the MTV reality series "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica".

 

English tennis player Virginia Wade used her Cancer determination to become the last British player to win a singles title at Wimbledon.  In total Wade won three singles Grand Slam titles and four doubles Grand Slam titles.