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

Tuesday, June 17, 2003

Today is the 168th day of 2003 and the 90th

day of spring.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1775, near Boston, the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought. The British succeeded in taking Breed's Hill (the actual site of the battle), but nearly half their attacking force was killed or wounded.

On this day in 1972, police were summoned to the Watergate Hotel after a telephone call was placed by a security guard who was concerned about a possible break-in. Five men were subsequently arrested in connection with the burglary of the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

On this day in 1991, South Africa's Parliament repealed the Population Registration Act, its last apartheid law.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971), composer; M.C. Escher (1898-1972), artist; Ralph Bellamy (1904-1991), actor; John Hersey (1914-1993), writer; Barry Manilow (1943-), singer and songwriter, is 60.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1960, Boston's Ted Williams hit the 500th home run of his career.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it's in my basement … let me go upstairs and check." -- M.C. Escher

TODAY'S MOON

Between full moon (June 14) and last quarter (June 21).

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