Paradox refers to something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible. It can also refer to someone who does two seemingly opposite things or who has qualities that are opposite; to a statement that seems to say two opposite things but that nonetheless may be true; or to the use of such statements in writing or speech.
☰Thought of the Day
"Champions keep playing until they get it right." - Billie Jean King
- Erik Gustaf Geijer, Swedish historian and poet (Natthimmelen), born in Geijersgården, Sweden (d. 1847)
- (Woodward) "Tex" Ritter, American country singer (5 Star Jubilee, "Wayward Wind"), born in Murvaul, Texas (d. 1974)
- Salvatore Martirano, American composer, born in Yonkers, New York (d. 1995)
- Blixa Bargeld, German singer and musician (Einstürzende Neubauten; Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds), born in West Berlin; West Germany
- Dominique Wilkins, American Basketball HOF forward (9 × NBA All-Star 1986–94; NBA scoring champion 1986; NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion 1985, 90; Atlanta Hawks), born in Paris, France
- Raekwon [Corey Woods], American rapper (Wu-Tang Clan), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Greg Morton, American actor (Scarecrow and Mrs King), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Chase Hampton, American pop-rocker (The Party - "Rodeo", "That's Why"), born in Oklahoma City