This Day in History, January 31
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On January 31st, 1958, the Explorer I was launched, becoming the first successful American satellite to be launched into orbit.
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A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste. -- American comedian/actor Lucille Ball
Other Notable Events for April 26
On this day in history:
In 1607, the first British colonists to establish a permanent settlement in America landed at Cape Henry, Va.
In 1933, Nazi Germany's secret police, better known as the Gestapo...Read More
Notable Birthdays for April 26
Those born on this date include:
- Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius in 121
- Scottish philosopher David Hume in 1711
- naturalist John James Audubon in 1785
- French artist Eugene Delacroix in 1798...Read More
Astronomy
Today is Friday, April 26, the 117th day of 2024 with 249 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, April 26
On April 26th, 1856, John Wilkes Booth was shot in a barn in Virginia by Boston Corbett.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Hollywood is like an empty wastebasket. -- American dancer/actor Ginger Rogers
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