Today in history
Today is Thursday, March 30, the 89th day of 2017 and the 11th day of spring.
On this date in the SCV: In 1933, The Signal reported that Supervisor Jessup issued a statement in regard to his vote on the repeal of the county liquor ordinance. There were constant reports of acquittals, pardons, dismissals and other acts which made the law practically null and void, except as to defendants unable to hire lawyers or exert political influence. Supervisor Jessup’s statement: “My vote for the new ordinance, repealing County Liquor Ordinance No. 650 New Series) is an expression consistent with the majority of the voters of the District which I represent. This repeal ordinance is not a wet or dry issue, but a move to provide a law that is consistent with the laws of the Federal Constitution in the sale and distribution of beverages declared by the Constitution to be nonintoxicating. When the people of the Fifth District overwhelmingly repealed the Wright Act by their vote last fall they decidedly expressed themselves as being in favor of repeal. Consequently, regardless of my personal belief in this matter, it behooves me to follow the dictation of the majority of my constituents and do all possible to bring about a sane solution to this problem.”
Today’s Highlights in History: In 1855, “Border Ruffians” from Missouri invaded Kansas during the territory’s first election, forcing the election of a pro-slavery legislature. In 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward
completed the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million. In 1870, the U.S. Congress readmitted Texas to the
Union. In 1964, the TV quiz show “Jeopardy!” premiered on
NBC with host Art Fleming. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest in an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr.
Today’s fact: The purchase of Alaska added 663,267 square miles to the United States for less than $11 per square mile..
Today’s sports: In 1990, Jack Nicklaus made his debut in the Senior PGA Tour (since renamed the Champions Tour).
Today’s number: $1,075,500 – final sale price of a pristine copy of Detective Comics No. 27, featuring the first full appearance of Batman, at a 2010 auction. The comic book was released (with a cover price of 10 cents) on this day in 1939.
Today’s moon: Between new moon (March 27) and first quarter moon (April 3).