A thought for the day: Don't limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in another time. -- writer/musician Rabindranath Tagore

On this date in history:

In 1718, the French established the city of New Orleans on land inhabited by the Chitimacha tribe. The actual date of the city's founding is unknown, but the anniversary is traditionally...Read More

Those born on this date include:

- Pope Innocent X in 1574
- Scottish philosopher David Hume in 1711
- English poet Robert Browning in 1812
- German composer Johannes Brahms in 1833
- ...Read More

Today is Tuesday, May 7, the 128th day of 2024 with 238 to follow.

The moon is new. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.

On May 7th, 1948, the Council of Europe was founded.

A thought for the day: If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. -- American author Henry ...Read More