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

Tuesday, March 2, 2004

Today is the 62nd day of 2004 and the 72nd day of winter.

TODAY'S HISTORY

In 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico.

In 1877, Rutherford B. Hayes was declared the winner of the previous year's presidential election even though Samuel J. Tilden had a majority of the popular votes.

In 1939, Eugenio Pacelli became Pope Pius XII.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Pope Pius XII (1876-1958); Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) (1904-1991), author; Mikhail Gorbachev (1931-), former Soviet president, is 73; John Irving (1942-), author, is 62; Jon Bon Jovi (1962-), singer and songwriter, is 42; Tom Wolfe (1931-), author and journalist, is 73.

TODAY'S SPORTS

In 1962, Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game against the New York Knicks, an NBA record.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"Sometimes … when you stand face to face with someone, you cannot see his face." -- Mikhail Gorbachev

TODAY'S FACT

Russia contains every type of climate except the distinctly tropical.

TODAY'S NUMBER

260,000,000 -- Box office receipts in U.S. dollars for the film "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas," released in 2000.

TODAY'S MOON

Between first quarter (Feb. 27) and full moon (March 6).

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