Peek at the Past: Today in the nation's history

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003

Today is the 231st day of 2003 and the 60th day of summer.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1785, Congress empowered the U.S. Treasury Board to standardize the nation's weights and measures.

On this day in 1886, Joseph Conrad, born Jozef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in Poland, became a British citizen.

On this day in 1981, ABC aired its final episode of "Charlie's Angels."

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Ogden Nash (1902-1971), poet and humorist; Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990), magazine mogul; Bill Clinton (1946-), former U.S. president, is 57; Tipper Gore (Mary Elizabeth Aitcheson) (1948-), wife of Al Gore, is 55.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1983, Louisiana State University football player Billy Cannon was sentenced to five years in prison for counterfeiting.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"Happiness is having a scratch for every itch." — Ogden Nash

TODAY'S MOON

Between full moon (Aug. 12) and last quarter (Aug. 20).

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