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Today is Saturday, Sept. 13, the 256th day of 2003. There are 109 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History
On Sept. 13, 1803, Commodore John Barry, considered by many the father of the American Navy, died in Philadelphia.
On this date
In 1759, during the final French and Indian War, the British defeated the French on the Plains of Abraham overlooking Quebec City.
In 1788, the Congress of the Confederation authorized the first national election, and declared New York City the temporary national capital.
In 1851, American medical pioneer Walter Reed was born in Gloucester County, Va.
In 1943, Chiang Kai-shek became president of China.
In 1948, Republican Margaret Chase Smith of Maine was elected to the Senate, becoming the first woman to serve in both houses of Congress.
In 1949, the Ladies Professional Golf Association of America was formed in New York City, with Patty Berg as its first president.
In 1971, a four-day inmates' rebellion at the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York ended as police and guards stormed the prison; the ordeal and final assault claimed 43 lives.
In 1977, conductor Leopold Stokowski died in Hampshire, England, at age 95.
In 1989, Fay Vincent was named commissioner of Major League Baseball, succeeding the late A. Bartlett Giamatti.
In 1997, funeral services were held in Calcutta, India, for Nobel peace laureate Mother Teresa.
Ten years ago: At the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat shook hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy.
Five years ago: Former Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace died at age 79. Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs hit his 61st and 62nd home runs of the season to pass Roger Maris and pull into a tie with Mark McGwire. Patrick Rafter won his second straight U.S. Open title, defeating fellow Australian Mark Philippoussis 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0. NBC's ``Frasier'' won a record fifth consecutive award as best comedy series at the 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards; ABC's ``The Practice'' was honored as best drama.
One year ago: President Bush said it was ``highly doubtful'' that Saddam Hussein would comply with demands that he disarm and avoid a confrontation with the world community. And he mocked Democrats and other lawmakers who wanted U.N. action before a congressional vote on confronting Saddam.
Today's Birthdays
Actress Eileen Fulton (``As the World Turns'') is 70. TV producer Fred Silverman is 66. Former White House spokesman Larry Speakes is 64. Actor Richard Kiel is 64. Rock singer David Clayton-Thomas (Blood, Sweat & Tears) is 62. Actress Jacqueline Bisset is 59. Singer Peter Cetera is 59. Singer Randy Jones (The Village People) is 51. Record producer Don Was is 51. Actress Jean Smart is 44. Country singer Bobbie Cryner is 42. Rock singer-musician Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) is 42. Rock musician Zak Starkey is 38. Actor Louis Mandylor is 37. Olympic gold medal runner Michael Johnson is 36. Rock musician Steve Perkins (Porno For Pyros; Jane's Addiction) is 36. Tennis player Goran Ivanisevic is 32. Country musician Joe Don Rooney (Rascal Flats) is 28. Actor Scott Vickaryous is 28. Singer Fiona Apple is 26. Actor Ben Savage is 23.
Today's Highlight in History
On Sept. 13, 1803, Commodore John Barry, considered by many the father of the American Navy, died in Philadelphia.
On this date
In 1759, during the final French and Indian War, the British defeated the French on the Plains of Abraham overlooking Quebec City.
In 1788, the Congress of the Confederation authorized the first national election, and declared New York City the temporary national capital.
In 1851, American medical pioneer Walter Reed was born in Gloucester County, Va.
In 1943, Chiang Kai-shek became president of China.
In 1948, Republican Margaret Chase Smith of Maine was elected to the Senate, becoming the first woman to serve in both houses of Congress.
In 1949, the Ladies Professional Golf Association of America was formed in New York City, with Patty Berg as its first president.
In 1971, a four-day inmates' rebellion at the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York ended as police and guards stormed the prison; the ordeal and final assault claimed 43 lives.
In 1977, conductor Leopold Stokowski died in Hampshire, England, at age 95.
In 1989, Fay Vincent was named commissioner of Major League Baseball, succeeding the late A. Bartlett Giamatti.
In 1997, funeral services were held in Calcutta, India, for Nobel peace laureate Mother Teresa.
Ten years ago: At the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat shook hands after signing an accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy.
Five years ago: Former Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace died at age 79. Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs hit his 61st and 62nd home runs of the season to pass Roger Maris and pull into a tie with Mark McGwire. Patrick Rafter won his second straight U.S. Open title, defeating fellow Australian Mark Philippoussis 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0. NBC's ``Frasier'' won a record fifth consecutive award as best comedy series at the 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards; ABC's ``The Practice'' was honored as best drama.
One year ago: President Bush said it was ``highly doubtful'' that Saddam Hussein would comply with demands that he disarm and avoid a confrontation with the world community. And he mocked Democrats and other lawmakers who wanted U.N. action before a congressional vote on confronting Saddam.
Today's Birthdays
Actress Eileen Fulton (``As the World Turns'') is 70. TV producer Fred Silverman is 66. Former White House spokesman Larry Speakes is 64. Actor Richard Kiel is 64. Rock singer David Clayton-Thomas (Blood, Sweat & Tears) is 62. Actress Jacqueline Bisset is 59. Singer Peter Cetera is 59. Singer Randy Jones (The Village People) is 51. Record producer Don Was is 51. Actress Jean Smart is 44. Country singer Bobbie Cryner is 42. Rock singer-musician Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) is 42. Rock musician Zak Starkey is 38. Actor Louis Mandylor is 37. Olympic gold medal runner Michael Johnson is 36. Rock musician Steve Perkins (Porno For Pyros; Jane's Addiction) is 36. Tennis player Goran Ivanisevic is 32. Country musician Joe Don Rooney (Rascal Flats) is 28. Actor Scott Vickaryous is 28. Singer Fiona Apple is 26. Actor Ben Savage is 23.