TODAY IN HISTORY

1927

Talking pictures arrived with the opening of “The Jazz Singer” starring Al Jolson, a feature containing both silent and sound-synchronized sequences.

1939

At the Reichstag, German Chancellor Adolf Hitler spoke of his plans to reorder the ethnic layout of Europe — a plan which would entail settling the “Jewish problem.”

1969

The New York Mets won the first National League Championship Series, defeating the Atlanta Braves, 7-4, in Game 3; the Baltimore Orioles won the first American League Championship Series, defeating the Minnesota Twins 11-2in Game 3.

1973

Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel.