A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 16, 2024

A thought for the day: If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert. -- Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion

Other Notable Events for October 16

History & Quotes / October 16, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1701, Yale University was founded.

In 1793, following her conviction for treason, French Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, was beheaded on the Place de la ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 16

History & Quotes / October 16, 2024

Those born on this day include:

- Lexicographer Noah Webster in 1758
- writer Oscar Wilde in 1854
- British statesman/Nobel Peace Prize laureate Austen Chamberlain in 1863
- writer Eugene O'...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 16, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 16, the 290th day of 2024 with 76 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

This Day in History, October 16

History & Quotes / October 16, 2024

On October 16th, 1869, the Cardiff Giant hoax -- an elaborate prank to prove the existence of a petrified giant in Wales -- was discovered.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 15, 2024

A thought for the day: Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to ...Read More