Today in history

Today is Tuesday, October 24, the 297th day of 2017 and the 33rd day of autumn.

On this date in the SCV: In 1919, The Signal reported that F. B. Lamkin was continuing work on his garage building, which he had found it necessary to increase In order to properly take care of his business. An addltion had been built on the side and rear of the original structure which more than doubled the capacity, and a large underground gas tank had been Installed.

Today’s Highlights in History:

In 1926, magician Harry Houdini gave his last performance at the Garrick Theatre in Detroit. In 1945, the charter establishing the United Nations took effect. In 1987, the Teamsters union was readmitted to the AFL-CIO, 30

years after its expulsion. In 2002, authorities arrested John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo in connection with Washington, D.C.-area sniper attacks. In 2003, the last commercial Concorde flight was made.

Today’s fact: In 1901, adventurer Annie Edson Taylor celebrated her 63rd birthday by becoming the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

Today’s sports: In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to win World Series Game 6, becoming the first Canadian team to win the Major League Baseball championship.

Today’s number: 2 – jersey numbers in the four major American professional sports leagues that are retired throughout the league. The No. 42 worn by Jackie Robinson (who died on this day in 1972) was retired by Major League Baseball in 1997; the No. 99 worn by Wayne Gretzky was retired by the National Hockey League in 2000.

Today’s moon: Between new moon (Oct. 19) and first quarter moon (Oct. 27).