Today in history

Today is Wednesday, June 28, the 179th day of 2017 and the ninth day of summer.

On this date in the SCV: In 1989, The Signal reported that the busy Valencia intersection of McBean Parkway and Del Monte Drive was slated to receive a traffic signal system and highway safety lighting later in the year. The project was designed to increase safety and improve traffic flow at the intersection, located just south of the junction of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway. The county Board of Supervisors had set July 18 for opening contract bids for the work, which would be administered by the county Department of Public Works. No road closures or other traffic restrictions are expected during the construction, which was expected to be completed in November. Today’s Highlights in History: In 1914, Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, sparking World War I. In 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was

signed, ending World War I. In 1950, North Korean troops captured

Seoul. In 1965, the United States launched its first major military offensive in Vietnam. In 2004, the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government.

Today’s fact: President Woodrow Wilson was the first of the leaders at Versailles to sign the treaty ending World War I.

Today’s sports: In 1997, Mike Tyson was disqualified from a heavyweight title fight when the former champion twice bit titleholder Evander Holyfield’s ears in the third round.

Today’s number: 1 – Academy Award given to Mel Brooks (for the screenplay of “The Producers” in 1969) over his more than halfcentury-long career.

Today’s moon: Between new moon (June 23) and first quarter moon (June 30).