Today in history
Today is Friday, October 27, the 300th day of 2017 and the 36th day of autumn.
On this date in the SCV: In 1944, The Signal reported that citizens prominent in the area came forth with unqualified endorsement of the move to establish a separate union high school district for the Little Santa Clara Valley, which had been initiated by a Citizens Committee sponsored by the Newhall-Saugus Kiwanls Club. One of the first to sign the petition forms left at Jerry’s Barber Shop was Patrick Lizza, president of Bermite Powder Company. Always interested In any move for the betterment of the area in which the Bermite Powder Company was located, Mr. Lizza gave his Unqualified approval of the project. “This section is plenty big enough to build and operate its own high school,” he said. Judge Arthur C. Miller also gave unqualified endorsement of the plan. “A smaller school, with a good teaching staff, will give more individual attention to its pupils than a big institution. It is closer to the parents and patrons and better able to carry out their wishes.”
Today’s Highlights in History: In 1682, the city of Philadelphia was
founded. In 1787, the first of the Federalist Papers appeared in a New York City newspaper. In 1904, the first underground New York City Subway line opened to the public. In 2005, after three weeks of criticism, Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Today’s fact: Joe DiMaggio sent roses to ex-wife Marilyn Monroe’s crypt in Los Angeles three times per week for the next 20 years after the actress died in 1962. The couple’s divorce was finalized on this day in 1954.
Today’s sports: In 2004, the Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 in Game 4 of the World Series, completing the sweep and winning the championship for the first time since 1918.
Today’s number: 6 – number of subway systems worldwide that carry more passengers than New York City’s subway does (Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Moscow, Tokyo and Guangzhou).
Today’s moon: First quarter moon
(Oct. 27).