Today is Thursday, October 21, the 294th day of 2010. There are 71 days left in the year.

On this date

In 1797, the US Navy frigate Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides," was christened in Boston's harbour. It is still the longest serving warship in history.

Thought for Today

"There are different kinds of wrong. The people sinned against are not always the best." — Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett, English author (1892-1969).