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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 Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan. The bill forbid immigrants, not eligible of citizenship, from owning any land for ...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 Minister Golda Meir in 1898
- musician/actor Bing Crosby in 1903
- actor Mary Astor in 1906
- playwright ...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
Other Notable Events for May 2
On this date in history:
In 1519, Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist, scientist and inventor, died at age 67.
In 1611, a new translation of the Bible in England, popularly called the King James Bible after King James I, was published.
In 1863, Confederate Gen. Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson was mistakenly shot ...Read more
Notable Birthdays for May 2
Those born on this date include:
- Catherine the Great, empress of Russia, in 1729
- Gen. Henry Robert, author of Robert's Rules of Order, in 1837
- German fighter ace Manfred The Red Baron von Richthofen in 1892
- Broadway composer Lorenz Hart in 1895
- childcare specialist Dr. Benjamin Spock in 1903
- ...Read more
Astronomy
Today is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024 with 243 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, May 2
On May 2nd, 1885, "Good Houekeeping" went on sale for the first time.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. -- English writer Joseph Addison
Other Notable Events for May 1
On this date in history:
In 1884, construction began on the world's first skyscraper -- the 10-story Home Insurance Co. building in Chicago.
In 1893, U.S. President Grover Cleveland opened the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
In 1898, during the Spanish-American war, forces under U.S. Navy Adm. George ...Read more
Notable Birthdays for May 1
Those born on this date include:
- Sharpshooter Calamity Jane, born Martha Jane Cannary Burke, in 1852
- U.S. Army Gen. Mark Clark in 1896
- musician Kate Smith in 1907
- actor Glenn Ford in 1916
- television personality Jack Paar in 1918
- author Joseph Heller in 1923
- game show host Art Fleming in...Read more
Astronomy
Today is Wednesday, May 1, the 122nd day of 2024 with 244 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, May 1
On May 1st, 1851, the Great Exhibition opened in London.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Dutch Queen Juliana said of politics: You are interested in the kitchen of the world -- you want to find out what is cooking, who has a finger in the pie, and who will burn his finger.
Other Notable Events for April 30
On this date in history:
In 1789, George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States.
In 1803, the United States more than doubled its land area with the Louisiana Purchase. It obtained all French territory west of the Mississippi River for $15 million.
In 1812, Louisiana entered the ...Read more
Notable Birthdays for April 30
Those born on this date include:
- Hungarian composer Franz Lehar, who wrote the operetta The Merry Widow, in 1870
- actor Eve Arden in 1908
- Dutch Queen Juliana in 1909
- actor Cloris Leachman in 1926
- actor Gary Collins in 1938
- actor Burt Young in 1940
- musician Bobby Vee in 1943
- actor...Read more
Astronomy
Today is Tuesday, April 30, the 121st day of 2024 with 245 days to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, April 30
On April 30th, 1492, Christopher Columbus was granted a commission for exploration by Spain.
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