Today is Monday, May 26, the 147th day of 2008. There are 219 days left in the year. This is the Memorial Day observance.

Today’s Highlight in History:

One hundred years ago, on May 26, 1908, the first major oil strike in the Middle East took place as engineers working for British entrepreneur William Knox D’Arcy and led by George B. Reynolds hit a gusher more than 1,100 feet below ground in Masjid-i-Suleiman, Persia (Iran).

On this date:

n In 1521, Martin Luther was banned by the Edict of Worms because of his religious beliefs and writings.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor James Arness is 85.

Thought for Today: “Show me the man who has enjoyed his school days and I will show you a bully and a bore.”—Robert Morley, British actor (1908-1992).