A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 22, 2024

A thought for the day: The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie -- deliberate, contrived and dishonest -- but the myth -- persistent, persuasive and unrealistic. Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion ...Read More

Other Notable Events for November 22

History & Quotes / November 22, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1718, Edward Teach, also known as the pirate Blackbeard, was killed off North Carolina's Outer Banks during a battle with a British navy force.

In 1858, the city of Denver ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 22

History & Quotes / November 22, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle in 1643
- U.S. first lady Abigail Adams in 1744
- writer George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, in 1819
- French ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 22, 2024

Today is Friday, Nov. 22, the 327th day of 2024 with 39 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 22

History & Quotes / November 22, 2024

On November 22nd, 1963, John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 21, 2024

A thought for the day: It doesn't matter how much money you make; it's where you feel happy. -- American baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.