August 16 1964: LeMar (Legalize Marijuana) established. 2008: Johnny 'Dizzy' Moore, Trumpeter for Skatalites, passes away (dies of cancer). Age 70.  August 17 1887: Marcus Garvey is born in St. Ann, Jamaica. 1943: Michael Leopold 'Zappow' Williams is born. 1960: Gabon gains independence from France. (National Day) 1983: Mikey Smith passes away.  August 18 ----: Musician/producer Dalton Browne is born. 1965: Wycliffe 'Steely' Johnson [& Clevie] is born in Kingston, Jamaica.