This Day in History, July 25
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On July 25th, 1894, the first Sino-Japanese War began.
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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
Other Notable Events for April 24
On this date in history:
In 1704, the Boston News-Letter became the first U.S. newspaper to be published on a regular basis.
In 1800, the U.S. Congress established the Library of Congress.
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Notable Birthdays for April 24
Those born on this date include:
- French Roman Catholic St. Vincent de Paul in 1581
- British novelist Anthony Trollope in 1815
- French Gen. Philippe Petain in 1856
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Astronomy
Today is Wednesday, April 24, the 115th day of 2024 with 251 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Saturn and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter and Uranus.
This Day in History, April 24
On April 24th, 1898, Spain declared war on the United States, beginning the Spanish-American War.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: When things are bad, it's the best time to reinvent yourself. -- American actor George Lopez
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