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

Tuesday, July 8, 2003

Today is the 189th day of 2003 and the 18th day of summer.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1796, the U.S. State Department issued the first American passport.

On this day in 1835, the Liberty Bell cracked for the second time while being rung to mark the death of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall.

On this day in 1889, the first issue of the Wall Street Journal appeared.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Nelson Rockefeller (1908-1979), U.S. politician; Roone Arledge (1931-2002), TV executive; Anjelica Huston (1951-), actress, is 52; Beck (Hanson) (1970-), singer, is 33.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1978, Bjorn Borg of Sweden won his third consecutive title at Wimbledon.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"I think my whole generation's mission is to kill the clich/." -- Beck

TODAY'S MOON

Between first quarter (July 6) and full moon (July 13).

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