Today in history

Today is Tuesday, October 10, the 283rd day of 2017 and the 19th day of autumn.

On this date in the SCV: In 1935, The Signal reported that the Rattlesnake Patrol of Troop 2 went to San Diego as an award for their high rank in the Council Camporal. Over 3000 boys were camped on the school grounds next to the The California Pacific International Exposition, making an impressive sight. The boys were given free admission to the Exposltlon at all times, and prices were lowered to scouts. Needless to say they had a great time and returned late, sleepy but happy.

Today’s Highlights in

History:

In 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy (then known as the U.S. Naval School) opened in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1957, the core of a nuclear reactor caught fire in Cumbria, England. In 1973, Spiro Agnew resigned the vice presidency after being charged with tax evasion. In 2002, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to give President George W. Bush authority to use military force in Iraq.

Today’s fact: The London Bridge that had spanned the River Thames in London since 1831 was disassembled in 1967 and reconstructed in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It opened there on this day in 1971.

Today’s sports: In 1920, Cleveland Indians Bill Wambsganss and Elmer Smith performed the first unassisted triple play and hit the first grand slam, respectively, in World Series history, in Game 5 against the New York Yankees.

Today’s number: 360,760 – shareholders in the Green Bay Packers in 2017. It is the only publicly owned NFL franchise.

Today’s moon: Between full moon (Oct. 5) and last quarter moon (Oct. 12).