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A thought for the day

on Aug 4, 2024

A thought for the day: If I see a door comin' my way, I'm knockin' it down. And if I can't knock down the door, I'm sliding through the window. -- Actor Rosie Perez

More History & Quotes

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 19, 2024

A thought for the day: I see my body as an instrument rather than an ornament. -- Canadian musician Alanis Morissette

Other Notable Events for September 19

History & Quotes / September 19, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1777, British soldiers won the first Battle of Saratoga in the Revolutionary War, but the Americans would go on to win the second battle less than a month later.

In 1881, U...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 19

History & Quotes / September 19, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Businessman George Cadbury in 1839
- Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski in 1905
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell in 1907
- automobile designer ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 19, 2024

Today is Thursday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2024 with 103 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and...Read More