Today in history

Today is Friday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2018 and the 51st day of summer.

Today's History: In 1821, Missouri was admitted as the 24th U.S. state.

In 1949, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act, which established a consolidated Department of Defense.

In 1977, postal employee David Berkowitz of Yonkers, New York, was arrested for the "Son of Sam" killings that left six dead.

In 2006, British authorities arrested 24 people suspected of plotting attacks on airplanes with liquid bombs smuggled in shampoo and water bottles.

Today's Fact: The Smithsonian Institution, officially chartered by Congress on this day in 1846, estimates that about 95 percent of its collection is in storage rather than on display.

Today's Sports: In 1981, Pete Rose got the 3,631st hit of his career, breaking the National League record for career hits, held by Stan Musial.

Today's Quote: "Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. And it is youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow and the triumphs that are the aftermath of war." -- Herbert Hoover

Today's Number: $700 billion -estimated Department of Defense budget for the 2018 fiscal year. Today's Moon: Between last quarter moon (Aug. 4) and new moon (Aug. 11).