TODAY IN HISTORY-SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2011

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Today is Saturday, March 19, the 78th day of 2011. There are 287 days left in the year.

Today in History: Highlight in History: On March 19, 2003, an American-led coalition went to war against Iraq; the conflict began with the launch of U.S. cruise missiles and precision-guided bombs aimed at Saddam Hussein near Baghdad. AP Photo/U.S. Navy
On this date in: 1860 William Jennings Bryan, secretary of state and three-time Democratic presidential nominee, was born in Salem, Ill. 1891 Earl Warren, the 14th chief justice of the United States, was born in Los Angeles. 1917 The Supreme Court upheld the eight-hour work day for railroads. 1918 Congress approved daylight-saving time. 1920 The U.S. Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles for a second time. 1931 Nevada legalized gambling. 1945 Adolf Hitler issued his so-called "Nero Decree" ordering the destruction of German facilities that could fall into Allied hands. 1953 The Academy Awards ceremony was televised for the first time. 1962 Bob Dylan's self-titled debut album was released. 1987 Televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as chairman of his PTL ministry organization amid a sex-and-money scandal involving a former church secretary, Jessica Hahn. 1988 Two British soldiers were shot to death after they were dragged from a car and beaten by mourners attending an Irish Republican Army funeral in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 1995 After giving up an attempt to become a major league baseball player, Michael Jodan returned to pro basketball with the Chicago Bulls. 2001 California officials declared a power alert, ordering the first of two days of rolling blackouts. 2003 Mahmoud Abbas accepted the new position of Palestinian prime minister.		Today's Birthdays: Actress Glenn Close ("Damages," "Fatal Attraction") turns 64 years old today. AP Photo/Evan Agostini Name Profession Age Brent Scowcroft Former national security adviser 86 Ornette Coleman Jazz saxophonist 81 Philip Roth Author 78 Ursula Andress Actress 75 Ruth Pointer Singer (The Pointer Sisters) 65 Harvey Weinstein Movie producer 59 Andy Reid Football coach 53 Actor Bruce Willis turns 56 years old today. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Thought for Today: "As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world." — Virginia Woolf, English author (1882-1941).

“A Prayer For Faithful Adherence To The Teachings Of Christ”

Father, when we seek audience with You we come through Your Son Jesus who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Error, confusion, and false teaching have existed since the Fall, leading millions to perish eternally. We know it is incumbent that we adhere to the teachings of Christ as we acknowledge that He is the only way to salvation, for You have provided no other one and no other way. Your plan was not partial but is complete. Help us to be wise, discerning, and content in Your perfect plan of salvation. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen