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

Tuesday, July 22, 2003

Today is the 203rd day of 2003 and the 32nd day of summer.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1893, in Colorado Springs, Colo., professor Katharine Lee Bates wrote the poem "America the Beautiful." Her inspiration was the sight of Pike's Peak.

On this day in 1916, a bomb went off during a Preparedness Day parade in San Francisco, killing 10.

On this day in 1981, Mehmet Ali Agca began his life-sentence in jail for the attempted murder of Pope John Paul II.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884), geneticist and monk; Edward Hopper (1882-1967), painter; Bob Dole (1923-), politician, is 80; Albert Brooks (1947-), actor and director, is 56; Willem Dafoe (1955-), actor, is 48.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1984, Kathy Whitworth won a record 85th pro golf tournament, becoming the all-time leader for golf tournament victories.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"Something is wrong with America. I wonder sometimes what people are thinking about or if they're thinking at all." -- Bob Dole

TODAY'S MOON

Between last quarter (July 21) and new moon (July 29).

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