This Day in History, September 26

History & Quotes / September 26, 2024

On September 26th, 1934, the RMS Queen Mary was launched.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 25, 2024

A thought for the day: Putting is a fascinating, aggravating, wonderful, terrible and almost incomprehensible part of the game of golf. -- American golfer Arnold Palmer

Other Notable Events for September 25

History & Quotes / September 25, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama and became the first known European to see the Pacific Ocean.

In 1690, the first American newspaper, ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 25

History & Quotes / September 25, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- HMS Bounty mutiny leader Fletcher Christian in 1764
- writer William Faulkner in 1897
- artist Mark Rothko in 1903
- musician Dmitri Shostakovich in 1906
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 25, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 25, the 269th day of 2024 with 97 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 25

History & Quotes / September 25, 2024

On September 25th, 1066, the Battle of Stamford Bridge marked the end of the Viking Era.