Other Notable Events for October 9

History & Quotes / October 09, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1888, 40 years after construction began, the Washington Monument opens to the public. Work on the obelisk was halted from 1854 to 1877 due to a lack of funds, internal squabbling ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 9

History & Quotes / October 09, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Musician Camille Saint-Saens in 1835
- Charles Rudolph Walgreen, drugstore chain founder, in 1873
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Rube Marquard in 1886
- ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 09, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 9, the 283rd day of 2024 with 83 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 9

History & Quotes / October 09, 2024

On October 9th, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire was brought under control.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 08, 2024

A thought for the day: The only people who still call hurricanes 'acts of God' are the people who write insurance forms. -- American scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson

Other Notable Events for October 8

History & Quotes / October 08, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1871, a massive Chicago fire destroyed more than 17,000 buildings, killed more than 300 people and left 100,000 homeless.

In 1912, Montenegro declared war against the ...Read More