This Day in History, October 14
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On October 14th, 1812, work on Regent's Canal began.
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A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Hollywood is like an empty wastebasket. -- American dancer/actor Ginger Rogers
Other Notable Events for April 25
On this date in history:
In 1507, German geographer and mapmaker Martin Waldseemuller published a book in which he named the newly discovered continent of the New World America after the man he mistakenly ...Read More
Notable Birthdays for April 25
Those born on this date include:
- Oliver Cromwell, lord protector of England, in 1599
- inventor/physicist Guglielmo Marconi in 1874
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan in 1906
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Astronomy
Today is Thursday, April 25, the 116th day of 2024 with 250 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, April 25
On April 25th, 1719, Daniel Defoe's novel "Robinson Crusoe" was published.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: It is a big world that we live in, and people have a choice to love who they love. -- American actor Cedric the Entertainer
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