Today's Highlights:
Sunday, June 6, 2004
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Spotlight: Topic of the Day: Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan dies at 93 after 10-year battle with Alzheimer's. (story)
Quote: "Isn't it strange that ... people build walls to keep an enemy out, and there's only one part of the world and one philosophy where they have to build walls to keep their people in?" -- Ronald Reagan regarding the Berlin Wall
Today's News:
Today's History:
- Camden, N.J. -- first drive-in movie theater opened (1933)
- Securities and Exchange Commission -- was established (1934)
- Bill Haley & the Comets -- "Rock Around the Clock" hit #1 (1955)
Today's Birthdays:
- Diego Velazquez -- Spanish painter known for his portraits of the King's court (1599-1660)
- Harvey Fierstein -- playwright/actor turns 50
- Bjorn Borg -- tennis champion from Sweden turns 48
