Other Notable Events for December 3

History & Quotes / December 03, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state in the United States.

In 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio, the first truly coeducational college in the United States, opened ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for December 3

History & Quotes / December 03, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Civil War-era Gen. George B. McClellan in 1826
- U.S. Weather Bureau meteorologist Cleveland Abbe in 1838
- English novelist Joseph Conrad in 1857
- singer ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / December 03, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 3, the 338th day of 2023 with 27 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

This Day in History, December 3

History & Quotes / December 03, 2024

On December 3rd, 1904, the Jovian moon Himalia was discovered.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / December 02, 2024

A thought for the day: That is the difference between good teachers and great teachers: Good teachers make the best of a pupil's means; great teachers foresee a pupil's ends. -- Greek soprano Maria Callas

Other Notable Events for December 2

History & Quotes / December 02, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself emperor of France.

In 1823, during his annual address to the U.S. Congress, President James Monroe proclaimed a new U.S. foreign policy ...Read More