Today in history

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2018 and the 26th day of autumn.

Today’s History: In 1931, Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion and sentenced to 11 years in prison.

In 1933, German refugee Albert Einstein immigrated to the United States, where he would live and work for the rest of his life.

In 1989, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Northern California, killing more than 60 people.

In 2006, the U.S. population topped 300 million for the first time.

Today’s Fact: In 1952, Albert Einstein was offered the post of Israeli president, which he politely declined.

Today’s Sports: In 1968, the International Olympic Committee expelled American Olympic sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos from further participation in the Games for raising their fists in protest against racial discrimination during the victory ceremony the previous day.

Today’s Quote: “I could not ignore their withering glances. They looked at me the way real vampires look at Count Chocula.” — Norm Macdonald, “Based on a True Story”

Today’s Number: 4— performances in 1944 of Arthur Miller’s first play, “The Man Who Had All the Luck,” before it closed to poor reviews.

Today’s Moon: Between first quarter moon (Oct. 16) and full moon (Oct. 24).