The 27th Amendment, which prohibits Congress from giving itself midterm pay raises, goes into effect.
1906: The Federated Boys' Clubs (later the Boys' Clubs of America) is founded.
SOURCES: ASSOCIATED PRESS; WORLD ALMANAC
WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tonight: The Padres begin a 10-game homestand at Petco Park with the first of a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Game time: 7:05. The Cincinnati Reds come into town for a four-game series starting Thursday.
Wednesday: Discussion of holding Street Scene music festival at Tailgate Park over two nights in September. Centre City Advisory Committee. 5:15 p.m. Centre City Development Corp. offices, 225 Broadway, Suite 1100.
Saturday: 16th annual San Diego All American Soap Box Derby. Children ages 8 to 17 will race downhill in Sherman Heights. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 25th Street between Imperial Avenue and Market Street.
Sunday: 26th annual Ethnic Food Fair. Ethnic foods, music, dance performances. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Balboa Park, near Presidents Way. Information: sdhpr.org
