This Day in History, November 30

History & Quotes / November 30, 2024

On November 30th, 1936, London's Crystal Palace was destroyed in a fire.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 29, 2024

A thought for the day: I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. -- American author Louisa May Alcott

Other Notable Events for November 29

History & Quotes / November 29, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1877, Thomas Edison demonstrated a hand-cranked phonograph that recorded sound on grooved metal cylinders. Edison shouted verses of Mary Had a Little Lamb into the machine, which ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 29

History & Quotes / November 29, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Physicist Christian Doppler in 1803
- writer Louisa May Alcott in 1832
- Chinese Empress Dowager Tz'u Hsi in 1835
- electrical engineer John Fleming in 1849
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 29, 2024

Today is Friday, Nov. 29, the 334th day of 2024 with 32 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 29

History & Quotes / November 29, 2024

On November 29th, 1922, the tomb of Tutankhamun was opened to the public.