Peek at the Past

A look back in the nation's history

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002

Today is the 267th day of 2002, and the third day of fall.

TODAY'S HISTORY

On this day in 1789, the Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed, thus establishing the Supreme Court of the United States.

On this day in 1957, the Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in the last major league game ever played in Brooklyn.

On this day in 1991, Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel), beloved author of children's books, died at the age of 87.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Horace Walpole (1717-1797), writer; John Marshall (1755-1835), jurist; F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940), writer; Jim Henson (1936-1990), puppeteer and TV producer; Linda McCartney (1942-1998), photographer and musician.

TODAY'S SPORTS

On this day in 1916, Marty Kavanaugh hit a pinch-hit grand-slam home run for Cleveland, the first in the history of the American League.

TODAY'S QUOTE

"You don't write because you want to say something; you write because you have something to say." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

TODAY'S MOON

Between full moon (Sept. 21) and last quarter (Sept. 29).

Casey Ressler

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