Today is Thursday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2006. There are 122 days left in the year. On this date in 1886, an earthquake rocks Charles-ton, S.C., killing up to 110 people.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2006. There are 122 days left in the year. On this date in 1886, an earthquake rocks Charles-ton, S.C., killing up to 110 people.
In 1881, the first U.S. tennis championships (for men) are played, in Newport, R.I. In 1888, Mary Ann Nichols is found murdered in London's East End in what is generally regarded as the first slaying committed by "Jack the Ripper." In 1935, President Roosevelt signs an act prohibiting the export of U.S. arms to belligerents. In 1941, the radio program "The Great Gildersleeve" debuts on NBC. In 1954, Hurricane Carol hits the northeastern Atlantic states. Connecticut, Rhode Island and part of Massachusetts bear the brunt of the storm, which results in nearly 70 deaths. In 1962, the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago becomes independent within the British Commonwealth.
August 31, 1981: A proposal by restaurateur Ralph Lepley to build a $5 million convention center at Calla Road and Market Street gets mixed reactions from township residents and public officials.
Dissidents in Tehran explode a powerful bomb, killing Iranian President Mohammad Ali Rajai and Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar. A million mourners jam the streets of the capital chanting "Death to America."
August 31, 1966: Four Niles policemen report seeing unidentified flying objects in the sky at about 3:30 a.m.
Angry union leaders, saying they were snubbed by Warren city officials, threaten to shut down municipal operations unless immediate action is taken on their demands.
A molotov cocktail is hurled through a large window of the Hilltop Tavern on Hillman Street, causing a minor fire and clouds of smoke, but no injuries. There have been a number of disturbances involving youth in the neighborhood in recent weeks.
August 31, 1956: Dr. James M. Carhart of Parkcliff Ave., Youngstown, places second on the list of 392 medical school graduates successfully passing examinations conducted by the Ohio State Medical Board. Carhart had a grade of 91.5, second only to Dr. Thomas N. Gynn of Lakewood, who scored 92.7.
Paid attendance on opening day of the 110th Canfield Fair is 10,083 on Youth Day, when thousands of young people under 18 were admitted free.
One city water department worker has resigned and four others have been suspended for "conduct unbecoming an employee" in the aftermath of an investigation of water department employees working for private contractors on city time.
August 31, 1931: Mrs. A.W. Craver, wife of the president of the Second National Bank, announces that she will run for mayor of Youngstown, the first woman to seek the post.
Chief Justice Carrington T. Marshall of the Ohio Supreme Court rejects a demand by members of a Mahoning County grand jury that three judges assigned to hear cases in Youngstown be replaced after they acquitted Prosecutor Ray Thomas of bribery charges.
The trainer of three elephants in the opening procession of "Garden of the Gods" at Idora Park says his animals were literally in tears after being frightened by the noise of a car on the Jack Rabbit rollercoaster. The rollercoaster was supposed to be shut down during the pageant, but one of the cars slipped through.
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