Other Notable Events for October 15

History & Quotes / October 15, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1912, John Schrank, a former New York saloonkeeper, said he was sorry his bullet did not kill former President Theodore Roosevelt.

In 1914, Karl H. Von Wiegand, United ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 15

History & Quotes / October 15, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Roman poet Virgil in 70 B.C.
- philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche in 1844
- U.S. first lady Edith Wilson in 1872
- writer/humorist P.G. Wodehouse in 1881
- ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 15, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 15, the 289th day of 2024 with 77 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 15

History & Quotes / October 15, 2024

On October 15th, 1928, the Graf Zeppelin completed its first trans-Atlantic flight.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 14, 2024

A thought for the day: Bureaucracy, the rule of nobody. -- German-American philosopher Hannah Arendt

Other Notable Events for October 14

History & Quotes / October 14, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, better known as William the Conqueror, led his invading army to victory over England's King Harold at Hastings.

In 1322, Scotland's Robert ...Read More