Other Notable Events for November 26

History & Quotes / November 26, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1789, U.S. President George Washington declared Nov. 26, 1789, to be Thanksgiving Day. It was the first U.S. holiday by presidential proclamation.

In 1922, in Egypt's ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 26

History & Quotes / November 26, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Musician Johannes Bach in 1604
- clergyman/college benefactor John Harvard in 1607
- surgeon/women's rights leader Mary Walker Edwards in 1832
- Baseball Hall ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 26, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 26, the 331st day of 2024 with 35 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 26

History & Quotes / November 26, 2024

On November 26th, 1778, Captain James Cook became the first European to visit Maui.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 25, 2024

A thought for the day: If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once every week. -- British scientist Charles Darwin

Other Notable Events for November 25

History & Quotes / November 25, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1783, more than 6,000 British troops evacuated New York City after signing the peace treaty ending the Revolutionary War.

In 1947, film industry executives introduced the ...Read More