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

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003

Today is the 245th day of 2003 and the 74th day of summer.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1666, the Great London Fire began in the house of King Charles II's baker on Pudding Lane. The blaze would eventually destroy most of the city.

On this day in 1789, the U.S. Treasury was officially founded.

On this day in 1945, Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Christa McAuliffe (1948-1986), astronaut and teacher; Keanu Reeves (1964-), actor, is 39; Lennox Lewis (1965-), boxer, world heavyweight champion, is 38; Salma Hayek (1966-), actress, is 37.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1964, Norman Manley scored two consecutive holes-in-one at Del Valley, Calif.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way." -- Keanu Reeves

TODAY'S MOON

Between new moon (Aug. 27) and first quarter (Sept. 3).

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