Wednesday, March 19 2003

 

Spotlight: Topic of the Day: Charlie & Martin Sheen's ad pulled, possibly because of anti war statements from the actors

Word of the day: quotha -- [arch.] used to express surprise or sarcasm, after quoting the word or phrase used by someone else (alteration of 'quoth he') (© )

Today's News:

• Colin Powell, Jack Straw -- won't attend foreign minister-level UN session
• Procter & Gamble -- to buy Wella
• Alan Greenspan -- leaves interest rates unchanged

Today's History:

• Maryland -- bars Christian Scientists from practicing without medical diplomas (1908)
• Daylight-Saving Time -- approved by Congress (1918)
• Bob Hope -- hosts first televised Academy Awards ceremony (1953)

Today's Birthdays:

• David Livingstone -- Livingstone of "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" (1813-1873)
• Wyatt Earp -- marshall who fought in the gunfight at the OK Corral (1848-1929)
• Bruce Willis -- star of the Die Hard movie series, turns 48