Other Notable Events for November 2

History & Quotes / November 02, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1889, North and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states of the union.

In 1920, in the first significant news broadcast, KDKA in Pittsburgh reported the U.S. ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 2

History & Quotes / November 02, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Frontiersman Daniel Boone in 1734
- Marie Antoinette, queen of France, in 1755
- James Polk, the 11th president of the United States, in 1795
- Warren G. ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 02, 2024

Today is Saturday, Nov. 2, the 307th day of 2024 with 59 to follow.

The moon is waxing. 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, November 2

History & Quotes / November 02, 2024

On November 2nd, 1948, President Truman defeated Dewey in the Presidential election.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 01, 2024

A thought for the day: Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. -- American TV personality Oprah Winfrey

Other Notable Events for November 1

History & Quotes / November 01, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's most famous works, was exhibited to the public for the first time.

In 1604, William ...Read More