On this date in history:

In 1783, in Paris, Jean de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes made the first free-flight ascent in a balloon.

In 1877, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph.<...Read More

Those born on this date include:

- French author Francois-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, in 1694
- Pope Benedict XV in 1854
- Belgian painter Rene Magritte in 1898
- baseball Hall of Fame ...Read More

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2023 with 40 to follow.

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

On November 21st, 1916, the HMHS Britannic sank into the Aegean Sea.

A thought for the day: I love that synergy between being entertainers and having people respond. There's no greater reward. -- American actor Ming-Na Wen

On this date in history:

In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.

In 1910, the Plan de San Luis Potosi was issued by Francisco I. Madero calling for the overthrow of ...Read More