THIS WEEK IN SCV HISTORY 1983

Today in history

Today is Saturday, Feb. 9,the 40th day of 2019 and the 51st day of winter.

Today’s Highlights in History: In 1825, the U.S. House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams as president, a decision that became necessary after no candidate took the majority of the electoral votes in the election of 1824.

▪ In 1861, Jefferson Davis was elected president of the Confederate States of America.

▪ In 1950, during a speech in West Virginia, Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin claimed to have a list of more than 200 “known communists” serving in the State Department.

▪ In 1964, the Beatles made their first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”

Today’s Fact: The game of volleyball (then called Mintonette) was created in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on this day in 1895.

Today’s Sports: In 1971, pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige became the first Negro League veteran to be nominated for the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Today’s Quote: “I’m a drinker with writing problems.” — Brendan Behan

Today’s Number: 73 million — viewers estimated to have tuned in to see the Beatles’ first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” At 45.3 percent of all U.S. television-owning households, it became the highest-rated TV telecast and is still the 26th-highest rated of all time.

Today’s Moon:Between new moon (Feb. 4) and first quarter moon (Feb. 12).