Other Notable Events for October 3

History & Quotes / October 03, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1919, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Adolfo Dolf Luque became the first Latino player to appear in a World Series. Luque was born in Havana, Cuba, on Aug. 4, 1890. He pitched to 13 batters ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 3

History & Quotes / October 03, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Cherokee Chief John Ross in 1790
- writer Gore Vidal in 1925
- Hockey Hall of Fame member Glenn Hall in 1931 (age 93)
- musician Chubby Checker in 1941 (age 83...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 03, 2024

Today is Thursday, Oct. 3, the 277th day of 2024 with 89 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

This Day in History, October 3

History & Quotes / October 03, 2024

On October 3rd, 1962, the Mercury 8 took off for its eight-hour flight.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 02, 2024

A thought for the day: Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed. -- Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi

Other Notable Events for October 2

History & Quotes / October 02, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1925, Scottish inventor John Logie Baird performed the first test of a working television system.

In 1950, the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz was published for ...Read More