Peek at the Past

Tuesday, March 4, 2003

Today is the 63rd day of 2003 and the

73rd day of winter.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1789, the first Congress under the Constitution met in New York.

On this day in 1791, Vermont became the 14th state of the Union.

On this day in 1974, People magazine was officially launched.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Knute Rockne (1888-1931), coach; Patricia Heaton (1959-), actress, is 44; Steven Weber (1961-), actor, is 42; Kevin Johnson (1966-), athlete, is 37.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1990, Hank Gathers, the NCAA's leading scorer and rebounder, died from heart complications during a game, shocking the world of athletics for weeks.

His best friend on the team, Bo Kimble, shot free throws with his left hand, like Gathers, as a tribute to his fallen friend.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"Win one for the Gipper." -- Knute Rockne

TODAY'S MOON

Between new moon (March 2) and first quarter (March 11).

Casey Ressler

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