Today in history

Today is Saturday, Oct. 6, the 279th day of 2018 and the 15th day of autumn.

Today’s History: In 1927, “The Jazz Singer,” the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue, premiered in New York City.

In 1973, Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on Yom Kippur.

In 1981, Egyptian president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Anwar Sadat was assassinated.

In 2000, Serbian and Yugoslavian president Slobodan Milosevic, who had been indicted by the United Nations in 1999 for crimes against humanity, resigned.

Today’s Fact: George Westinghouse formed more than 60 companies to market his inventions, which were collectively estimated to have been worth $120 million in 1900.

Today’s Sports: In 1926, Babe Ruth hit three home runs in Game 4 of the World Series, setting a record that still stands and leading the New York Yankees to a 10-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Today’s Quote: “I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.” -- Le Corbusier

Today’s Number: 46,505 -- total miles traveled by author/explorer Jason Lewis during the first human-powered circumnavigation of the world on record, which began in 1994 and was completed on this day in 2007.

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