This Day in History, November 8

History & Quotes / November 08, 2024

On November 8th, 1965, the British Indian Ocean Territory was formed.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 07, 2024

A thought for the day: America has become numb to violence because it just drowns in it, day in and day out. -- U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno

Other Notable Events for November 7

History & Quotes / November 07, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition sighted the Pacific Ocean for the first time. They would arrive two weeks later. Scientists who later studied weather patterns said the duo ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 7

History & Quotes / November 07, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Explorer Capt. James Cook in 1728
- Marie Curie, discoverer of radium, in 1867
- Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky in 1879
- musician Phil Spitalny in 1890
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 07, 2024

Today is Thursday, Nov. 7, the 312th day of 2024 with 54 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 7

History & Quotes / November 07, 2024

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