Milestones

Ten years ago: Political newcomer and upset winner Alberto Fujimori was sworn in as president of Peru.

Five years ago: A jury in Union, S.C., rejected the death penalty for Susan Smith, sentencing her instead to life in prison for drowning her two young sons (Smith will be eligible for parole after 30 years).

One year ago: The Senate opened debate on the Republicans’ $792 billion tax cut bill. Surgeon General David Satcher declared suicide a serious national threat, saying, “People should not be afraid or ashamed to seek help.”