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

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003

Today is the seventh day of 2003 and the

18th day of winter.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1785, Dr. John Jeffries and Jean-Pierre Blanchard made the first balloon flight across the English Channel.

On this day in 1927, commercial transatlantic telephone service between New York and London was inaugurated. There were over 30 calls made on the first day.

On this day in 1982, "Fame" made its television debut.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), U.S. president; Vincent Gardenia (1922-1992), actor; Kenny Loggins (1948-), singer, is 55; Katie Couric (1957-), television personality, is 46; Nicolas Cage (1964-), actor, is 39.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first road game.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not." -- Millard Fillmore

TODAY'S MOON

Between new moon (Jan. 2) and first quarter (Jan. 10).

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