Well, today is the Chinese New Year.  2006 is the Year of the Dog.

According to Wikipedia:

“People born in this year are loyal, honest, and trustworthy, but can also be stubborn and selfish. Dogs get along with Horses, Rabbits, and Tigers.”

Some famous people born during the Year of the Dog:

• George W. Bush, President of the United States
• Bill Clinton, Former President of the United States
• David Gilmour, guitarist & vocalist of Pink Floyd
• Andre Agassi, professional tennis player
• Madonna, singer, actress, author
• Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States
• Michael Jackson, singer, actor
• Donald Trump, Real Estate Tycoon, Host and Executive Producer of "The Apprentice"
• Steven Spielberg, director, producer
• Sylvester Stallone, actor
• Elvis Presley, singer
• Winston Churchill, former British prime minister
• Herbert Hoover, Former President of the United States
• Mother Teresa, Albanian Catholic nun

 That's a pretty diverse crowd...