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

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002

Today is the 260th day of 2002 and the 89th day of summer.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by 38 of the 41 delegates attending the Constitutional Convention.

On this day in 1895, the USS Maine was commissioned.

On this day in 1978, the Camp David accords were signed by Egyptian president Anwar al-Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin. It was the first such peace agreement between Israel and an Arab neighbor.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

William Carlos Williams (1883-1963), poet; Hank Williams Sr. (1923-1953), singer-songwriter; Anne Bancroft (1931-), actress, is 71; Maureen Connolly (1934-1969), tennis great; Ken Kesey (1935-), writer, is 67; John Ritter (1948-), actor, is 54.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1938, tennis player Don Budge won the U.S. Open, completing the first Grand Slam.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"People think love is a emotion. Love is good sense." — Ken Kesey

TODAY'S MOON

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

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