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History & Quotes

A thought for the day

on Nov 4, 2024

A thought for the day: I think being a liberal, in the true sense, is being non-doctrinaire, non-dogmatic, non-committed to a cause, but examining each case on its merits. Being left of center is another thing; it's a political position. -- American journalist Walter Cronkite

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Other Notable Events for November 4

History & Quotes / November 04, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1879, James and John Ritty of Dayton, Ohio, patented the first cash register, known as Ritty's Incorruptible Cashier.

In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 4

History & Quotes / November 04, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Humorist Will Rogers in 1879
- journalist Walter Cronkite in 1916
- actor Doris Roberts in 1925
- actor Loretta Swit in 1937 (age 87)
- former U.S. first...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 04, 2024

Today is Monday, Nov. 4, the 309th day of 2024 with 57 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