This Day in History: August 03, 2004
75
years ago:
1929- Bethel Leslie,
NYC entertainer who starred in Capt Newman MD & Rabbit Trap was
born.
50
years ago:
1954-
1st VTOL (Vertical Take-off & Land) was flown!
25
years ago:
1979 -
Fastest jai-alai shot at 188 mph by Jose
Arieto at Newport Jai Alai, RI
10
years ago:
1994 - The picture of Jupiter on August 03, 2003 is taken:
August 3, 1994 01:32
Source: http://www.scopesys.com/today/
5
years ago:
1999 - Michael A. Sheehan, of New Jersey was confirmed by the U.S.
Senate to be Coordinator for Counter Terrorism, with the rank and status
of Ambassador at Large.
Source: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/B?r106:@FIELD(FLD003+s)+@FIELD(DDATE+19990803)
1
year ago:
2003 - CBS news reported
Omar al-Bayoumi,
a Saudi
man wanted for questioning by U.S. officials about his links to two
Sept. 11 hijackers said he was ready to talk, but only in his homeland
and in the presence of officials from his government.
Compiled by Ramesh C. Reddy
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