Other Notable Events for November 28

History & Quotes / November 28, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1520, Ferdinand Magellan entered the Pacific Ocean on his way around the world. He was the first European to sail the Pacific from the east.

In 1919, Virginia-born Nancy ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 28

History & Quotes / November 28, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Writer William Blake in 1757
- architect Henry Bacon in 1866
- musician/record executive Berry Gordy in 1929 (age 95)
- musician Randy Newman in 1943 (age 81)<...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 28, 2024

This is Thursday, Nov. 28, the 333rd day of 2024 with 33 to follow.

This is Thanksgiving Day in the United States.

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

This Day in History, November 28

History & Quotes / November 28, 2024

On November 28th, 1660, the Royal Society was founded at Gresham College.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 27, 2024

A thought for the day: We've learned that ... the bodies we inhabit and the lives those bodies carry on need not be perfect to have value. -- American writer Nancy Mairs

Other Notable Events for November 27

History & Quotes / November 27, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1901, the U.S. War Department authorized creation of the Army War College to instruct commissioned officers. It was built in Leavenworth, Kan.

In 1924, the first Macy's ...Read More