Today in history
Today is Tuesday, September 19, the 262nd day of 2017 and the 92nd day of summer.
On this date in the SCV: In 1941, The Signal reported that an appeal to relatives and friends of delinquent draft registrants to help the board contact them was issued by Local Draft Board No. 175. A list of eight names was issued of men who had failed to report when summoned. Unless the men did so, their names were to be turned over to the U.S. District Attorney. The board’s statement read: Selective Service Board No. 175, 512 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, California, is causing to be printed herewith a list of its delinquent Registrants. Relatives or friends of these young men who can in any way assist in locating them are asked to communicate at once with our board. In the event of our being unable to contact these men at a very early date our only alternative to to turn them over to the United States District Attorney to be dealt with according to law.
Today’s Highlights in History: In 1881, President James Garfield died from gunshot wounds sustained during an assassination attempt on July 2. In 1957, the United States conducted its first entirely
underground nuclear test, in a mountain tunnel in Nevada. In 1995, The Washington Post published the Unabomber’s
manifesto, in partnership with The New York Times. In 2002, President George W. Bush requested that Congress authorize him to “use all means” to disarm and depose Saddam Hussein in Iraq.
Today’s fact: The Threshold Test Ban Treaty, signed in 1963, prohibited nuclear weapons testing in the atmosphere, in outer space and underwater, but permitted underground testing.
Today’s sports: In 2011, Yankees closer Mariano Rivera recorded his 602nd career save, breaking the major league record. He retired in 2013 with 652 career saves.
Today’s number: 3 – U.S. presidents in office in 1881. Rutherford B. Hayes relinquished the office to James Garfield in January, and Chester Arthur became president when Garfield died in September.
Today’s moon: New moon (Sept. 19).