This Day in History, October 30

History & Quotes / October 30, 2024

On October 30th, 1938, Orson Welles broadcast "The War of the Worlds," causing a national panic.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 29, 2024

A thought for the day: A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. -- American poet Maya Angelou

Other Notable Events for October 29

History & Quotes / October 29, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1618, Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded in London. He had been accused of plotting against King James I.

In 1787, Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, had its first ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 29

History & Quotes / October 29, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Comedian/musician Fanny Brice in 1891
- Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels in 1897
- political cartoonist Bill Mauldin in 1921
- former Liberian President/...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 29, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 29, the 303rd day of 2024 with 63 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and ...Read More

This Day in History, October 29

History & Quotes / October 29, 2024

On October 29th, 1886, the ticker-tape parade first took place in New York City.