This Day in History, November 21

History & Quotes / November 21, 2024

On November 21st, 1916, the HMHS Britannic sank into the Aegean Sea.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 20, 2024

A thought for the day: The truth isn't always beauty, but the hunger for it is. -- South African writer Nadine Gordimer

Other Notable Events for November 20

History & Quotes / November 20, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.

In 1910, the Plan de San Luis Potosi was issued by Francisco I. Madero calling for the overthrow of ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 20

History & Quotes / November 20, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Pope Pius VIII in 1761
- baseball commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis in 1866
- astronomer Edwin Hubble in 1889
- writer Nadine Gordimer in 1923
-...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 20, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2024 with 41 to follow.

The moon is waning. 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 20

History & Quotes / November 20, 2024

On November 20th, 1917, the Battle of Cambrai in World War I began.