This Day in History, September 29

History & Quotes / September 29, 2024

On September 29th, 1962, Alouette 1, the first Canadian satellite, was launched.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 28, 2024

A thought for the day: Fashion is born by small facts, trends or even politics, never by trying to make little pleats and furbelows, by trinkets, by clothes easy to copy, or by the shortening or lengthening of a skirt. -- ...Read More

Other Notable Events for September 28

History & Quotes / September 28, 2024

On this date in history:

In 490 B.C., the Greeks defeated the Persians at Marathon. A Greek soldier named Phidippides ran more than 26 miles to tell Athenians of the victory and died after his announcement. His ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 28

History & Quotes / September 28, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Philosopher Confucius in 551 B.C.
- TV personality Ed Sullivan in 1901
- actor Marcello Mastroianni in 1924
- actor/animal rights advocate Brigitte Bardot in ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 28, 2024

Today is Saturday, Sept. 28, the 272nd day of 2024 with 94 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 28

History & Quotes / September 28, 2024

On September 28th, 1066, the Norman Conquest of England began.