Today in history

Today is Tuesday, May 16, the 136th day of 2017 and the 58th day of spring.

On this date in the SCV: In 1941, The Signal reported that not only would Newhall be represented by riders in the San Fernando Fiesta parade on June 7, but a float, drawn by four burros and carrying a representation in miniature of the activities of the district, would bring Newhall to the attention of spectators along the line of march. Both float and riders were to enter under the sponsorship of the Newhall Chamber of Commerce. Among the activities to be represented on the float were to be oil, moving pictures, the historical features of the area and the new theater.

Today’s Highlights in History: In 1868, President Andrew Johnson was acquitted in his impeachment trial by one vote in the Senate.

In 1929, the first Academy Awards were presented.

In 1943, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising officially ended as German forces destroyed the Great Synagogue of Warsaw.

In 1966, the Beach Boys and Bob Dylan released their respective seminal records, “Pet Sounds” and “Blonde on Blonde.”

In 1997, President Mobutu Sese Seko relinquished power after 32 years of dictatorial rule in Zaire.

Today’s fact: The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” ranked No. 2 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list, released in 2012. The album peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart the year of its release.

Today’s sports: In 1980, rookie point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson, filling in for injured center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, scored 42 points in Game 6 to clinch a Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA Championship win.

Today’s number: 32.9 million – viewers who watched the Academy Awards in February 2017, according to Nielsen ratings.

Today’s moon: Between full moon (May 10) and last quarter moon (May 18).