This Day in History, December 1

History & Quotes / December 01, 2024

On December 1st, 1990, the Channel Tunnel sections started from the United Kingdom and France met forty meters beneath the seabed.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 30, 2024

A thought for the day: It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary. -- British Prime Minister Winston Churchill

Other Notable Events for November 30

History & Quotes / November 30, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1731, a series of earthquakes struck China. More than 100,000 people died.

In 1782, preliminary peace articles formally ending the American Revolutionary War were signed in...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 30

History & Quotes / November 30, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio in 1508
- Irish satirist Jonathan Swift in 1667
- novelist Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, in 1835
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 30, 2024

Today is Saturday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2024 with 31 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus.

This Day in History, November 30

History & Quotes / November 30, 2024

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