THIS WEEK IN SCV HISTORY 1997

Today in history

Today is Thursday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2019 and the 56th day of winter.

Today’s Highlights in History: In 1779, British explorer James Cook was killed on the island of Hawaii.

▪ In 1859, Oregon was admitted as the 33rd U.S. state.

▪ In 1912, Arizona was admitted as the 48th U.S. state.

▪ In 1929, seven mob associates were shot and killed in a Chicago garage in the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

„In 2003, Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, was euthanized at the age of 6.

▪ In 2005, the video-sharing website YouTube.com was founded. Today’s Fact: The U.S. Congress approved the use of voting machines in federal elections on this day in 1899.

Today’s Sports: In 1988, Bobby Allison became the oldest driver (age 50) to win the Daytona 500, while his son Davey finished second. It was the race’s first 1-2 father-son finish.

Today’s Quote: “We are never more creative than when we are at odds with the world, and there is nothing so artistically destructive as comfort.” — Simon Pegg

Today’s Number: $5 — Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster Mel Allen’s per-game salary when he became the New York Yankees’ radio announcer in 1935.

Today’s Moon: Between first quarter moon (Feb. 12) and full moon (Feb. 19).