Today in history

Today is Saturday, November 18, the 322nd day of 2017 and the 58th day of autumn.

On this date in the SCV:

In 1948, The Signal reported that continued efforts of Capt. Ambrose Stewart to provide increased protection for the Sub-station No. 6 area were successful, when three new deputies were assigned to duty here and a second prowl car was placed on night service. Previously only one had been maintained on duty. The new deputies are Paul Larsen, D. F. Kohlstedt and William P. Finley. Their presence brought the station muster roll up to 20 men. “This may seem like a lot of law,” said Capt Stewart, “but you must remember that the station area embraces 760 square miles, while all of Los Angeles only takes in 560.”

Today’s Highlights in History:

In 1883, American and Canadian railroads instituted five standard continental time zones. In 1928, the first cartoon with sound, Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie,” premiered.

In 1963, the first push-button telephones were test-marketed in Carnegie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

In 1966, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops eliminated the rule against eating meat on Fridays.

In 1985, the comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes” made its first newspaper appearance.

Today’s fact: The average American consumes 58 pounds of beef and 91 pounds of chicken every year.

Today’s sports:

In 1985, New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor sacked Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann during a Monday Night Football game. Theissman suffered a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula in his right leg on the play, an injury that resulted in his retirement from football.

Today’s number: 4 – number of major league no-hitters pitched by Sandy Koufax during his career. Koufax, who retired on this day in 1966, is second only to Nolan Ryan (seven) on the all-time no-hitters list.

Today’s moon: New moon (Nov. 18).