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

Tuesday, July 29, 2003

Today is the 210th day of 2003 and the 39th day of summer.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1588, the Spanish Armada was defeated by the British naval force under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake.

On this day in 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

On this day in 1981, Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in an internationally televised ceremony.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859), writer; Benito Mussolini (1883-1945), Italian dictator; Peter Jennings (1938-), broadcast journalist, is 65; Martina McBride (1966-), country singer, in 37; Stephen Dorff (1973-), actor, is 30.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1955, Smokey Burgess hit three home runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 16-5.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"A democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay it." -- Alexis de Tocqueville

TODAY'S MOON

New moon (July 29).

Casey Ressler

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