On July 1st, 1862, the Russian State Library was founded.

A thought for the day: Don't let anyone try to tell you who you are. Define yourself. -- American actor David Alan Grier

On this date in history:

In 1859, Frenchman Jean Francois Gravelet, known professionally as the Great Blondin, became the first daredevil to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

In 1870, Ada ...Read More

Those born on this date include:

- First lady Elizabeth Monroe in 1768
- actor Susan Hayward in 1917
- musician Lena Horne in 1917
- magician Harry Blackstone Jr. in 1934
- actor Nancy ...Read More

Today is Sunday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2024 with 184 to follow.

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

On June 30th, 188, Robert Louis Stevenson published his adventure novel "The Black Arrow."