Peek at the Past

Tuesday, May 6, 2003

Today is the 126th day of 2003 and the 48th

day of spring.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1527, the Sack of Rome began. This led to the end of the Renaissance.

On this day in 1937, the Hindenburg exploded as it approached its destination, killing 36 of its 97 passengers and crew.

On this day in 1954, Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile with a time of 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

John Penn (1740-1788), signer of the Declaration of Independence; Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), founder of psychoanalysis; Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926), actor; Orson Welles (1915-1985), actor and director.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1915, Babe Ruth hit his first major-league home run.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"Before the problem of the creative writer, analysis must lay down its arms." -- Sigmund Freud

TODAY'S MOON

Between new moon (May 1) and first quarter (May 9).

Casey Ressler

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