Today in history

Today is the 305th day of 2018 and the 41st day of autumn.

Today’s History: In 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was exhibited to the public for the first time.

In 1800, John Adams became the first president to reside in the newly constructed “President’s House” (later named the White House).

In 1848, the Boston Female Medical School, the first medical school for women, opened.

In 1870, the Weather Bureau (later renamed the National Weather Service) made its first meteorological forecast.

In 1993, the Maastricht Treaty went into effect, formally establishing the European Union.

Today’s Fact: John Adams was the only president elected as a member of the Federalist Party.

Today’s Sports: In 1959, NHL goalie Jacques Plante of the Montreal Canadiens suffered a broken nose while blocking a shot and was taken to the locker room for stitches. He returned to the game wearing the first goalie facemask, a homemade fiberglass mask of his own design.

Today’s Quote: “If there is a witness to my little life, / To my tiny throes and struggles, / He sees a fool; / And it is not fine for gods to menace fools.” — Stephen Crane, “The Black Riders and Other Lines”

Today’s Number: 33.9 — percentage of American physicians who are women.

Today’s Moon: Between last quarter moon (Oct. 31) and new moon (Nov. 7).