This Day in History, January 20
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On January 20th, 1265, the English Parliament met in the Palace of Westminster for the first time.
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A thought for the day: Music is the outlet to bigger and better business; that's what I'm excited about. -- American rapper Redman
Other Notable Events for April 17
On this date in history:
In 1421, the sea broke the dikes at Dort, Holland, drowning an estimated 100,000 people.
In 1521, the Roman Catholic Church excommunicated Martin Luther after he refused to ...Read More
Notable Birthdays for April 17
Those born on this date include:
- American industrialist/financier J.P. Morgan in 1837
- baseball Hall of Fame member Cap Anson in 1852
- Danish author Karen Blixen, who wrote under the name Isak ...Read More
Astronomy
Today is Wednesday, April 17, the 108th day of 2024 with 258 to follow.
The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars, Saturn and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter and Uranus.
This Day in History, April 17
On April 17th, 1521, Martin Luther spoke before the Diet of Worms, refusing to recant his teachings.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Love ceases to be a pleasure when it ceases to be a secret. -- English writer Aphra Behn
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