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

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002

Today is the 344th day of 2002 and the

80th day of fall.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1898, the Treaty of Paris was signed in France, thus ending the Spanish-American War and giving the United States its first overseas empire.

On this day in 1901, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace.

On this day in 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Emily Dickinson (1830-1866), poet; Melvil Dewey (1851-1931), librarian; Dorothy Lamour (1914-1996), actress; Susan Dey (1952-), actress, is 50; Kenneth Branagh (1960-), actor-director, is 42.\

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1939, the Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants 27-0 in the NFL championship game.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"The Possible's slow fuse is lit / By the imagination." — Emily Dickinson

TODAY'S MOON

Between new moon (Dec. 4) and first quarter (Dec. 11).

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