Peek at the Past

Tuesday, April 15, 2003

Today is the 105th day of 2003 and the 27th day of spring.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1912, the Titanic sunk after striking an iceberg a few hours earlier. More than 1,500 people were killed.

On this day in 1955, the first McDonald's opened in Des Plaines, Ill.

On this day in 1999, astronomers in San Francisco announced the first discovery of a multi-planet solar system orbiting a sun-like star other than the sun.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Henry James (1843-1916), writer; Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975), painter; Bessie Smith (1894-1937), blues singer; Harold Washington (1922-1987), politician; Emma Thompson (1959-), actress, is 44.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first black player in baseball's major league.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"It takes a great deal of history to produce a little literature." -- Henry James

TODAY'S MOON

Between first quarter (April 9) and full moon (April 16).

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