Milestones

Ten years ago: A deadly tornado devastated the small western Texas town of Saragosa, killing 30 people and injuring 162. The storm destroyed 61 houses and leveled the community center and church.

Five years ago: After a reign lasting nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson was host of NBC’s “Tonight Show” for the last time, telling his audience, “I bid you a very heartfelt good night.”

One year ago: President Clinton counterattacked against Republican criticism of his foreign policy during a commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. The president then traveled to New York where he was cheered by sailors from four nations aboard the USS Intrepid.