This Day in History, November 28

History & Quotes / November 28, 2024

On November 28th, 1660, the Royal Society was founded at Gresham College.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 27, 2024

A thought for the day: We've learned that ... the bodies we inhabit and the lives those bodies carry on need not be perfect to have value. -- American writer Nancy Mairs

Other Notable Events for November 27

History & Quotes / November 27, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1901, the U.S. War Department authorized creation of the Army War College to instruct commissioned officers. It was built in Leavenworth, Kan.

In 1924, the first Macy's ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 27

History & Quotes / November 27, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Astronomer/scientist Anders Celsius in 1701
- TV personality Buffalo Bob Smith in 1917
- writer Gail Sheehy in 1937
- actor/martial arts star Bruce Lee in 1940...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 27, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 27, the 332nd day of 2024 with 34 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 27

History & Quotes / November 27, 2024

On November 27th, 1901, the U.S. Army War College was established.