This Day in History, November 7

History & Quotes / November 07, 2024

On November 7th, 1665, the London Gazette -- the oldest surviving journal -- was first published.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 06, 2024

A thought for the day: The Declaration of Independence is that sacred American text so full of meaning and purpose and yet quite empty if you examine it and pull it apart because the words 'all men' exclude a vast number ...Read More

Other Notable Events for November 6

History & Quotes / November 06, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1860, Republican Abraham Lincoln was elected 16th president of the United States.

In 1861, Jefferson Davis was elected president of the Confederate States of America.
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Notable Birthdays for November 6

History & Quotes / November 06, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, in 1814
- Charles Henry Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones and Co./first editor of The Wall Street Journal, in 1851
- musician John...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 06, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 6, the 311th day of 2024 with 55 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 6

History & Quotes / November 06, 2024

On November 6th, 1861, Jefferson Davis was elected President of the Confederate States of America.