Today in history

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2018 and the 62nd day of summer.

Today's History: In 1858, senatorial candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas held the first of their seven debates.

In 1863, pro-Confederate guerillas led by William Quantrill raided the proUnion town of Lawrence, Kansas, killing more than 150 men and boys.

In 1911, an employee stole the "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre in Paris. It was recovered two years later.

In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th U.S. state.

In 1991, a coup by Communist hardliners in the Soviet Union collapsed on the third day.

Today's Fact: Digital scans of the "Mona Lisa" in 2007 revealed that da Vinci had originally given his subject eyebrows and more prominent eyelashes, which had faded over time or had been lost to restoration efforts.

Today's Sports: In 1947, the first National Little League Tournament (later renamed the Little League World Series) was held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featuring only local teams. The Williamsport team defeated the team from Lock Haven by a score of 16-7.

Today's Quote: "Everything is habitforming, so make sure what you do is what you want to be doing." -- Wilt Chamberlain

Today's Number: 6 million -- people who view Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" at the Louvre in Paris annually.

Today's Moon: Between first quarter moon (Aug. 18) and full moon (Aug. 26).