Other Notable Events for September 15

History & Quotes / September 15, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1812, Russians set fire to Moscow in an effort to keep out Napoleon and his invading French troops.

In 1954, the famous scene in which Marilyn Monroe is shown laughing as ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 15

History & Quotes / September 15, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Explorer Marco Polo in 1254
- writer James Fenimore Cooper in 1789
- William Howard Taft, 27th president of the United States, in 1857
- writer Agatha Christie...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 15, 2024

Today is Sunday, Sept. 15, the 259th day of 2024 with 107 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 15

History & Quotes / September 15, 2024

On September 15th, 1835, Charles Darwin, aboard the HMS Beagle, reached the Galapagos Islands.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 14, 2024

A thought for the day: Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet. -- German theoretical physicist Albert Einstein

Other Notable Events for September 14

History & Quotes / September 14, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1901, U.S. President William McKinley died of wounds inflicted by an assassin eight days earlier. He was succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.

In 1920, the first ...Read More