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

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002

Today is the 253rd day of 2002 and the 82nd day of summer.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1813, in the Battle of Lake Erie, naval forces led by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry defeated a British squadron.

On this day in 1913, the Lincoln Highway opened. The 3,300-mile road, which stretched from New York City to San Francisco, was the first paved coast-to-coast highway in the United States.

On this day in 1987, Pope John Paul II arrived in Miami, where he was welcomed by President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Robert Wise (1914-), director and producer, is 88; Arnold Palmer (1929-), golfing great, is 73; Roger Maris (1934-1985), baseball star; Charles Kuralt (1934-1997), journalist; Jose Feliciano (1945-), singer and guitarist, is 57.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1919, Ray Caldwell pitched a no-hitter for the Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees, helping Boston to win the game 3-0.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"I think the most privacy I had was when the game was going on." -- Roger Maris

TODAY'S MOON

Between new moon (Sept. 6) and first quarter (Sept. 13).

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