Today in history

Today is Thursday, June 15, the 166th day of 2017 and the 88th day of spring.

On this date in the SCV: In 1923, The Signal reported that parents would be free for 30 days of the old question: “Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight,” if he enrolled for a month’s free vacation and training at Citizens’ Military Training Camps. The boy would be sleeping the sleep of healthy young manhood, well-cared-for in body, mind and conscience, said Colonel Ernest V. Smith, chief of staff, 9Ist Division, in a statement just issued. “For 30 days, their boy will be cared for by Uncle Sam and at no expense. He will be safeguarded in every way.”

Today’s Highlights in History:

In 1836, Arkansas was admitted as the 25th U.S. state. In 1846, Britain and the United States settled the boundary dispute between the U.S. and Canada in the Pacific Northwest. In 1877, Henry Ossian Flipper became the first African-American cadet to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. In 1864, Arlington National Cemetery was established. In 1994, Israel and the Vatican established formal diplomatic relations.

Today’s fact: Excluding 1,538 miles in Alaska, the U.S.-Canada border is 3,987 miles long.

Today’s sports: In 1928, baseball great Ty Cobb stole home plate for his 54th and last time, establishing a major league record that still stands.

Today’s number: 2 – U.S. presidents buried at Arlington National Cemetery (William H. Taft and John F.

Kennedy).

Today’s moon: Between full moon (June 9) and last quarter moon (June 17).