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

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002

Today is the 288th day of 2002 and the

24th day of fall.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1917, Mata Hari, a famous courtesan, was executed by the French on charges of spying for the Germans.

On this day in 1951, "I Love Lucy," starring Lucile Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, made its television debut.

On this day in 1990, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to end the Cold War.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Virgil (70 B.C.-19 B.C.), poet; Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), philosopher; P.G. Wodehouse (1881-1975), writer; Arthur Schlesinger (1917-), historian, is 85; Mario Puzo (1920-1999), writer; Lee Iacocca (1924-), auto executive, is 78; Penny Marshall (1943-), director, is 59; Jim Palmer (1945-), baseball great-broadcaster, is 57.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1923, the New York Yankees won their first world championship by defeating the New York Giants.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"That which does not kill us makes us stronger." — Friedrich Nietzsche

TODAY'S MOON

Between first quarter (Oct. 13) and full moon (Oct. 21).

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