This Day in History, October 31

History & Quotes / October 31, 2024

On October 31st, 1892, Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" was first published.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 30, 2024

A thought for the day: Variety is the soul of pleasure. -- English writer Aphra Behn

Other Notable Events for October 30

History & Quotes / October 30, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1534, the Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Church of England, is passed by Parliament.

In 1817, Simon Bolivar established the independent government of ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 30

History & Quotes / October 30, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- John Adams, second president of the United States, in 1735
- poet Ezra Pound in 1885
- actor Ruth Gordon in 1896
- journalist Robert Caro in 1935 (age 89)
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 30, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 30, the 304th day of 2024 with 62 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 30

History & Quotes / October 30, 2024

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