This Day in History, April 12
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On April 12th, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died, and Harry Truman was inaugurated as President of the United States.
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A thought for the day
A thought for the day: There are only three ages for women in Hollywood: Babe, District Attorney and Driving Miss Daisy. -- American actor Goldie Hawn
Other Notable Events for May 3
On this date in history:
In 1802, Washington, D.C., was incorporated.
In 1913, the California Alien Land Law of 1913 (Webb-Haney Act) passed the California state Senate, ignoring the demands of ...Read More
Notable Birthdays for May 3
Those born on this date include:
- Italian political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli in 1469
- journalist Jacob August Riis in 1849
- French perfume-maker Francois Coty in 1874
- Israeli Prime ...Read More
Astronomy
Today is Friday, May 3, the 124th day of 2024 with 242 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, May 3
On May 3rd, 1956, the first judo world championships were held.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Life is anything but predictable. -- American actor Dwayne Johnson
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