Today's Highlights:
Friday, October 17, 2003
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Spotlight: Topic of the Day: Jessica Biel stars in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre opening in theaters today.
Today's News:
Today's History:
- King James I -- wrote his Counterblast to Tobacco, condemning the increasingly popular habit of smoking (1604)
- Battles of Saratoga -- ended when British Gen. John Burgoyne surrendered to American troops (1777)
- Juan Peron -- staged a coup and became absolute ruler of Argentina (1945)
Today's Birthdays:
- John Paul I -- Pope who reigned for 33 days (1912-1978)
- Evel Knievel -- motorcycle stunt entertainer turns 65
- Eminem -- rapper of the hit "The Slim Shady LP" turns 29
