Other Notable Events for November 12

History & Quotes / November 12, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1892, the first professional football game was played in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny Athletic Association defeated the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, 4-0. Touchdowns at the time were worth 4...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 12

History & Quotes / November 12, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Women's suffrage activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton in 1815
- Baha'u'llah, born Mirza Husayn Ali, founder-prophet of the Baha'i faith, in 1817
- sculptor August Rodin ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 12, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 12, the 317th day of 2024 with 49 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 12

History & Quotes / November 12, 2024

On November 12th, 1941, the Soviet battle cruiser "Chervona Ukraina" was destroyed in the Battle of Sevastopol.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 11, 2024

A thought for the day: The soul is healed by being with children. -- Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Other Notable Events for November 11

History & Quotes / November 11, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1831, Nat Turner, who led fellow slaves on a bloody uprising in Virginia, was hanged. Turner, an educated minister, believed he was chosen by God to lead people out of slavery.
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