This Day in History, September 18

History & Quotes / September 18, 2024

On September 18th, 1809, the Royal Opera House in London opened.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 17, 2024

A thought for the day: When people are wrong, you've got to let them know it. -- Baseball Hall of Fame member Orlando Cepeda

Other Notable Events for September 17

History & Quotes / September 17, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1787, the U.S. Constitution, completed in Philadelphia, was signed by a majority of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Nine states ratified the document in June 1788, ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 17

History & Quotes / September 17, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Pope Paul V in 1552
- the second chief justice of the United States, John Rutledge in 1739
- Marriott Corp. founder J. Willard Marriott in 1900
- former U.S. ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 17, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 17, the 261st day of 2024 with 105 to follow.

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

This Day in History, September 17

History & Quotes / September 17, 2024

On September 17th, 1787, the United States Constitution was adopted by the Constitutional Convention.