Other Notable Events for October 11

History & Quotes / October 11, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1811, the first steam-powered ferry in the world, the Juliana, started its run between New York City and Hoboken, N.J.

In 1868, Thomas Alva Edison filed papers for his ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 11

History & Quotes / October 11, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- George Williams, founder of the YMCA, in 1821
- food industry pioneer Henry John Heinz in 1844
- former first lady/writer Eleanor Roosevelt in 1884
- writer ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 11, 2024

Today is Friday, Oct. 11, the 285th day of 2024 with 81 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 11

History & Quotes / October 11, 2024

On October 11th, 1958, NASA launched the lunar probe Pioneer 1.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 10, 2024

A thought for the day: I don't know what other people are doing -- I just know about me. -- American musician Thelonious Monk

Other Notable Events for October 10

History & Quotes / October 10, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy was formally opened at Fort Severn, Annapolis, Md., with 50 midshipmen in the first class.

In 1886, Griswold Lorillard of Tuxedo Park, N.Y., ...Read More