A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 18, 2024

A thought for the day: Do we really know anybody? Who does not wear one face to hide another? -- American writer Frances Marion

Other Notable Events for November 18

History & Quotes / November 18, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1883, the United States adopted Standard Time and set up four zones -- Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific.

In 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, with Walt ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 18

History & Quotes / November 18, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Physicist Louis Daguerre in 1787
- journalist Dorothy Dix in 1861
- pollster George Gallup in 1901
- astronaut Alan Shepard in 1923
- writer Margaret ...Read More

This Day in History, November 30

History & Quotes / November 30, 2024

On November 30th, 1936, London's Crystal Palace was destroyed in a fire.