Other Notable Events for September 19

History & Quotes / September 19, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1777, British soldiers won the first Battle of Saratoga in the Revolutionary War, but the Americans would go on to win the second battle less than a month later.

In 1881, U...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 19

History & Quotes / September 19, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Businessman George Cadbury in 1839
- Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski in 1905
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell in 1907
- automobile designer ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 19, 2024

Today is Thursday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2024 with 103 to follow.

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

This Day in History, September 19

History & Quotes / September 19, 2024

On September 19th, 1900, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid committed their first crime together.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 18, 2024

A thought for the day: English philosopher Samuel Johnson said, A man should keep his friendships in constant repair.

Other Notable Events for September 18

History & Quotes / September 18, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1850, the U.S. Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act, allowing slave owners to reclaim slaves who escaped into another state.

In 1927, the Columbia Broadcasting System was...Read More