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

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003

Today is the 329th day of 2003 and the 64th day of autumn.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1944, 160 department store shoppers in England were killed by a German V-2 rocket.

On this day in 1952, "The Mousetrap," an Agatha Christie mystery, opened at the Ambassadors Theatre in London. More than 10 million people have since seen the production, which holds the record for the longest continuously running play in history.

On this day in 1963, John F. Kennedy was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919), tycoon and philanthropist; Virgil Thomson (1896-1989), composer and music critic; Joe DiMaggio (1914-1999), baseball great; John Larroquette (1947-), actor, is 56.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1950, the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes played in the driving snow in a game that would later be dubbed "Snow Bowl."

TODAY'S QUOTE

"Too many kids today are playing major league ball and don't belong there." -- Joe DiMaggio

TODAY'S MOON

Between new moon (Nov. 23) and first quarter (Nov. 30).

Casey Ressler

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