Today in history - Oct. 1

Today is Sunday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2006. There are 91 days left in the year. The Jewish Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, begins at sunset.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Oct. 1, 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T automobile to the market.

On this date:

In 1800, Spain ceded Louisiana to France in a secret treaty.

In 1885, special delivery mail service began in the United States.