Peek at the Past

Tuesday, May 13, 2003

Today is the 133rd day of 2003 and the 55th

day of spring.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1846, Congress officially declared war on Mexico. By the time the war ended, in 1848, nearly 11,300 American soldiers had been killed and the U.S. had taken control of land that would eventually become New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, Utah and Colorado.

On this day in 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot twice at close range while riding in an open automobile.

On this day in 1992, three astronauts took a simultaneous space walk outside the space shuttle orbiter Endeavour.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Joe Louis (1914-1981), boxer; Beatrice Arthur (1926-), actress, is 77; Harvey Keitel (1939-), actor, is 64; Mary Wells (1943-1992), singer; Stevie Wonder (1950-), singer and musician, is 53.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1952, Ron Necciai became the first pitcher to strike out 27 batters in a nine-inning game.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." -- Stevie Wonder

TODAY'S MOON

Between first quarter (May 9) and full moon (May 15).

Casey Ressler

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