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

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003

Today is the 238th day of 2003 and the 67th day of summer.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1858, the first news dispatch sent by commercial telegraph was received by the New York Sun.

On this day in 1907, Harry Houdini escaped from chains while underwater in 57 seconds.

On this day in 1973, the University of Texas at Arlington became the first accredited school to offer a belly dancing class.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979), art patron; Geraldine Ferraro (1935-), politician, is 68; Branford Marsalis (1960-), musician, is 43; Macaulay Culkin (1980-), actor, is 23.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1961, the Official International Hockey Hall of Fame opened in Toronto, Canada.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"You don't have to have fought in a war to love peace." -- Geraldine Ferraro

TODAY'S MOON

Between last quarter (Aug. 20) and new moon (Aug. 27).

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