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A thought for the day

on Dec 1, 2023

A thought for the day: Canadian economist John Kenneth Galbraith wrote: The salary of the chief executive of a large corporation is not a market award for achievement. It is frequently in the nature of a warm personal gesture by the individual to himself.

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A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 07, 2024

A thought for the day: You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals. -- British rocker Paul McCartney

Other Notable Events for September 7

History & Quotes / September 07, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1822, Brazil declared independence from Portugal.

In 1892, James Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round of a prizefight at New Orleans, the first major ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 7

History & Quotes / September 07, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- England's Queen Elizabeth I in 1533
- artist Anna Grandma Moses in 1860
- financier J. Pierpont Morgan Jr. in 1867
- filmmaker Elia Kazan in 1909
- U.S. ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 07, 2024

Today is Saturday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2024 with 115 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

This Day in History, September 7

History & Quotes / September 07, 2024

On September 7th, 1251 BC, the mythical hero Heracles is believe to have been born.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 06, 2024

A thought for the day: The only Zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there. -- American writer/philosopher Robert M. Pirsig