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

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002

Today is the 239th day of 2002 and the 68th day of summer.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1667, a hurricane struck Jamestown, Va., the first time such an event had been recorded in the soon-to-be United States.

On this day in 1859, E. Bowditch and E. Drake of the Seneca Oil Co. drilled the first successful oil well at Titusville, Pa.

On this day in 1990, guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash near East Troy, Wis., at age 35.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Georg Hegel (1770-1831), philosopher; Theodore Dreiser (1871-1945), writer; Samuel Goldwyn (1882-1974), film producer; Lyndon Johnson (1908-1973), U.S. president; Lester Young (1909-1959), musician; Martha Raye (1916-1994), comedian and actress; Tuesday Weld (1943-), actress, is 59.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1911, Ed Walsh pitched a no-hitter for Chicago against Boston. Chicago won the game 5-0.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import and value." — Georg Hegel

TODAY'S MOON

Between full moon (Aug. 22) and last quarter (Aug. 30).