A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 09, 2024

A thought for the day: To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. -- Chinese philosopher Laozi

Other Notable Events for November 9

History & Quotes / November 09, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1872, a fire which began in the basement of a warehouse in downtown Boston raged for 12 hours, consuming 65 acres and leaving 776 buildings in ruins. The Great Boston Fire killed at ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 9

History & Quotes / November 09, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Writer Ivan Turgenev in 1818
- actor Marie Dressler in 1868
- actor Hedy Lamarr in 1914
- Sargent Shriver, first director of the Peace Corps, in 1915
- ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 09, 2024

Today is Saturday, Nov. 9, the 314th day of 2024 with 52 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and ...Read More

This Day in History, November 9

History & Quotes / November 09, 2024

On November 9th, 1887, the United States received the rights to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 08, 2024

A thought for the day: Death and taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of them. -- American author Margaret Mitchell