Peak at the Past

Tuesday,

March 18, 2003

Today is the 77th day of 2003 and the 87th

day of winter.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1931, Schick Inc. marketed the first electric razor.

On this day in 1945, Japan began sending young Japanese men on Kamikaze missions, flying bomb-laden planes into their targets -- usually ships.

On this day in 1957, "Tales of Wells Fargo" made its television debut.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. vice president; Grover Cleveland (1837-1908), U.S. president; William H. Johnson (1901-1970), artist; John Updike (1932-), writer, is 71; Queen Latifah (Dana Owens) (1970-), rap artist, actress, is 33.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1995, Michael Jordan announced his return to basketball after a 17-month break.

After returning, he led the Chicago Bulls to three more NBA championships, was named to the NBA's all-time 50 best list, and retired once again.

After a stint in ownership, he rejoined the NBA's Washington Wizards prior to last season.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"Dreams come true; without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them." -- John Updike

TODAY'S MOON

Full moon (March 18).

Casey Ressler

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