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

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004

Today is the 27th day of 2004 and the 37th day of winter.

TODAY'S HISTORY

In 1924, the body of Vladimir Lenin was placed in a tomb in Moscow's Red Square.

In 1967, astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward H. White II and Roger B. Chafee died in a launch pad fire.

In 1991, Mohammed Siad Barre, Somalia's dictator since 1969, fled the country.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), composer; Lewis Carroll (1832-1898), writer; Donna Reed (1921-1986), actress; Mordechai Richler (1931-), novelist, is 73; Bridget Fonda (1964-), actress, is 40.

TODAY'S SPORTS

In 1991, the New York Giants squeaked by the Buffalo Bills, 20-19, in Super Bowl XXV.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"It takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place." — Lewis Carroll

TODAY'S FACT

The composer Mozart was an accomplished player of the clavier, violin and organ by the age of 6, and at that age composed five short piano pieces that are still played today.

TODAY'S NUMBER

800 -- The amount in dollars borrowed by Berry Gordy to start Motown Records in 1960.

TODAY'S MOON

Between new moon (Jan. 21) and first quarter (Jan. 29).

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