Today in history
Today is Thursday, August 3, the 215th day of 2017 and the 45th day of summer.
On this date in the SCV: In 1923, The Signal reported that the corner stone for the new First Presbyterian Church was here, and the dedication service to be held. The committee extended a hearty invitation to everyone to attend. Among the documents that were to be placed in the little vault in the corner of the building would be the names of the charter members of the church, and the names of the building committee that had charge of the construction of the first church. There would be several persons present who attended the dedication of the first church 33 years ago. The names of the members of different departments of the church would also be placed in the vault, and Mr. Needham was to furnish a new coin, while the church would furnish a new Bible and a hymn book. The Rev. Fredrick W. Mitchell of the Cypress Park Presbyterian church was to deliver a short message, and there was to be a special musical program and a march and song by members of the Sunday School.
Today’s Highlights in History: In 1492, Christopher Columbus, seeking a sea route to the Far East, departed Palos de la Frontera, Spain. In 1861, the final installment of Charles Dickens’ serialized novel “Great Expectations” was published in Dickens’ weekly periodical All the Year Round. In 1914, Germany declared war on
France. In 1958, the U.S. nuclear-powered submarine Nautilus became the first vessel to cross the North Pole underwater. In 1972, the U.S. Senate ratified the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
Today’s fact: Santa Claus Land, the world’s first theme park, opened on this day in 1946 in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Today’s sports: In 1936, Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals during the Olympic Games in Berlin. Owens edged out teammate Ralph Metcalfe with a 10.3-second time in the 100-meter dash.
Today’s number: 70 – length (in days) of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492.
Today’s moon: Between first quarter moon (July 30) and full moon (Aug. 7).