Crossword puzzle clue "first name on today"

First name of a civil rights activist who would turn 85 today, and whose adopted last name is a hint to this puzzle's theme

Field sound/ first name in Norse exploration/ "Today" host

First name of today's honoree

First name on "Today"

"And here he is today, the luckiest turkey in America. And for the first time in his life, he's not a ___. Congratulations, Tom."

First "Today" host Dave

First to draw Santa as he looks today

"Today is the first day of the ___ of your life"