Today in history

Today is Thursday, Oct. 3, the 277th day of 2018 and the 13th day of autumn.

Today’s History: In 1535, the complete English translation of the Bible was printed for the first time.

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, into orbit.

In 1958, trans-Atlantic passenger jet service began with commercial flights between New York and London. In 1965, Pope Paul VI became the first reigning pontiff to visit the United States.

Today’s Fact: The longest regularly scheduled nonstop passenger flight in the world is Qatar Airways Flight 921, which departs from Auckland Airport in New Zealand for Hamad International Airport in Qatar with a scheduled length of 17 hours, 30 minutes.

Today’s Sports: In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers, who had earned the nickname “Dem Bums” after losing four World Series in the previous eight seasons, defeated the New York Yankees to finally win their first championship.

Today’s Quote: “For honest merit to succeed amid the tricks and intrigues which are now so lamentably common, I know is difficult; but the honor of success is increased by the obstacles which are to be surmounted. Let me triumph as a man or not at all.” — Rutherford B. Hayes

Today’s Number: 184 — weight (in pounds) of Sputnik, according to Soviet news agency TASS on the day of its launch.

Today’s Moon: Between last quarter moon (Oct. 2) and new moon (Oct. 8).