On this date in history:

In 1847, the first U.S. postage stamps were issued.

In 1859, the first intercollegiate baseball game was played in Pittsfield, Mass., and it was a high-scoring contest. ...Read More

Those born on this date include:

- Author George Sand, born Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, in 1804
- cosmetics executive Estee Lauder in 1906
- musician Willie Dixon in 1915
- actor Olivia de ...Read More

Today is Monday, July 1, the 183rd day of 2024 with 183 to follow.

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

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