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

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003

Today is the 28th day of 2003 and the 39th day of winter.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1917, the United States ended their search of Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa.

On this day in 1973, "Barnaby Jones" made its television debut.

On this day in 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral in Florida. Seven astronauts were killed.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), explorer; Jose Julian Marti (1853-1895), author; Auguste Piccard (1884-1962), scientist and explorer; Jean-Felix Piccard (1884-1963), scientist and explorer; Susan Sontag (1933-), writer, 70; Alan Alda (1936-), actor and director, 67.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1958, Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella was paralyzed following an automobile accident.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"I don't want to express alienation. It isn't what I feel. I'm interested in various kinds of passionate engagement. All my work says be serious, be passionate, wake up." -- Susan Sontag

TODAY'S MOON

Between last quarter (Jan. 25) and new moon (Feb. 1).

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