DAY IN HISTORY

Friday, October 1, 2021

Today is the 274th day of 2021 and the 10th day of autumn. In 1890, an act of Congress established Yosemite National Park in California.

In 1949, Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong declared the People’s Republic of China at a ceremony in Beijing.

In 1975, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in the “Thrilla in Manila” boxing match in the Philippines.

TODAY’S HISTORY:

In 2017, a mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas resulted in 58 deaths and more than 800 wounded.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Helio Gracie (1913-2009), martial artist; Walter Matthau (1920-2000), actor; Jimmy Carter (1924- ), 39th U.S. president; William Rehnquist (19242005), United States chief justice; Tom Bosley (19272010), actor; Richard Harris (1930-2002), actor; Julie Andrews (1935- ), actress; Rod Carew (1945), baseball player; Tim O’brien (1946- ), author; Esai Morales (1962- ), actor; Mark Mcgwire (1963- ), baseball player; Zach Galifianakis (1969- ), actor/comedian; Rupert Friend (1981- ), actor; Brie Larson (1989- ), actress. In 1957, the first paper currency bearing the U.S. motto “In God We Trust” entered circulation.

TODAY’S FACT:

In 1961, Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season, breaking the singleseason record that had been held by Babe Ruth since 1927.

TODAY’S SPORTS:

“I often sit back and think, ‘I wish I’d done that,’ and find out later that I already have.” — Richard Harris

TODAY’S QUOTE: TODAY’S NUMBER:

$3.50 — adult ticket price at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, when it opened on this day in 1971. The one-day ticket price (age 10 and up) in 2021 is $109.

TODAY’S MOON:

Between last quarter moon (Sept. 28) and new moon (Oct. 6).