Peek at the Past

Tuesday, April 29, 2003

Today is the 119th day of 2003 and the 41st

day of spring.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1913, the zipper was patented by Gideon Sundbach of Hoboken, N.J.

On this day in 1985, the Challenger was launched at Kennedy Space Center. On board were a crew of seven astronauts and a bevy of animals that included monkeys and rats. The craft landed back on Earth on May 6, 1985.

On this day in 1992, riots broke out in Los Angeles in response to the non-guilty verdict awarded to four Los Angeles police officers who were caught on film beating Rodney King.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951), newspaper editor and publisher; Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899-1974), jazz musician; Dale Earnhardt (1952-2001), NASCAR racer; Daniel Day-Lewis (1957-), actor, is 46.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1986, Roger Clemens struck out a record 20 batters in a nine-inning game against Seattle.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"By and large, jazz has always been like the kind of a man you wouldn't want your daughter to associate with." -- Duke Ellington

TODAY'S MOON

Between last quarter (April 23) and new moon (May 1).

Casey Ressler

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