This Day in History, October 11

History & Quotes / October 11, 2024

On October 11th, 1958, NASA launched the lunar probe Pioneer 1.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 10, 2024

A thought for the day: I don't know what other people are doing -- I just know about me. -- American musician Thelonious Monk

Other Notable Events for October 10

History & Quotes / October 10, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy was formally opened at Fort Severn, Annapolis, Md., with 50 midshipmen in the first class.

In 1886, Griswold Lorillard of Tuxedo Park, N.Y., ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 10

History & Quotes / October 10, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Scientist Henry Cavendish in 1731
- musician Giuseppe Verdi in 1813
- artist Alberto Giacometti in 1901
- musician Thelonious Monk in 1917
- filmmaker Ed...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 10, 2024

Today is Thursday, Oct. 10, the 284th day of 2024 with 82 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 10

History & Quotes / October 10, 2024

On October 10th, 1938, the Blue Water Bridge opened.