Today in History - Dec. 22

Today is Monday, Dec. 22, the 357th day of 2008. There are nine days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Dec. 22, 1858, opera composer Giacomo Puccini was born in Lucca, Italy.

 

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Thought for Today: "Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps them poor." — Attributed to Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603).