This Day in History, September 24

History & Quotes / September 24, 2024

On September 24th, 1493, Christopher Columbus departed to the New World for the second time.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 23, 2024

A thought for the day: Love dies only when growth stops. -- American writer Pearl S. Buck

Other Notable Events for September 23

History & Quotes / September 23, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1806, U.S. explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned to St. Louis on their historic journey from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast and back. The duo received ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 23

History & Quotes / September 23, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Playwright Euripides in 480 B.C.
- Roman Emperor Augustus in 63 B.C.
- Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan in 1215
- suffragette/civil rights activist Mary Church ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 23, 2024

Today is Saturday Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2023 with 99 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 23

History & Quotes / September 23, 2024

On September 23rd, 1806, Lewis and Clark returned from their exploration of the United States.