This Day in History, November 1

History & Quotes / November 01, 2024

On November 1st, 1870, the National Weather Service made its first official meteorological forecast.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 31, 2024

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

Other Notable Events for October 31

History & Quotes / October 31, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1517, Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation by nailing a proclamation -- the 95 theses -- to the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany.

In 1864, Nevada was ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 31

History & Quotes / October 31, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Artist Jan Vermeer in 1632
- Pope Clement XIV in 1705
- poet John Keats in 1795
- Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low in 1860
- Gen. Chiang Kai-shek,...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 31, 2024

Today is Thursday, Oct. 31, the 305th day of 2024 with 61 to follow.

This is Halloween.

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

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.