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History & Quotes

A thought for the day

on Aug 11, 2024

A thought for the day: Our disabilities may impose limitations, but physical, economic and political barriers impede us far more. -- American disability rights activist/poet Laura Hershey

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A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 09, 2024

A thought for the day: If you want to be a singer, you've got to concentrate on it 24 hours a day. You can't be a well driller, too. -- American musician Otis Redding

Other Notable Events for September 9

History & Quotes / September 09, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1543, Mary Stuart is crowned Mary Queen of Scots at 9 months old.

In 1776, the second Continental Congress officially changed the new American nation's name from United ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 9

History & Quotes / September 09, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- The Cardinal-duc de Richelieu, French statesman/Roman Catholic cardinal, in 1585
- British Capt. William Bligh, of the HMS Bounty, in 1754
- writer Leo Tolstoy in ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 09, 2024

Today is Monday, Sept. 9, the 253rd day of 2024 with 113 to follow.

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