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History & Quotes

This Day in History, April 6

on Apr 6, 2024

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On April 6th, 648 BC, the ancient Greeks made the first documentation of a solar eclipse.

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A thought for the day: The battles that count aren't the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself -- the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us -- that's where it's at. -- American Olympic sprinter Jesse...Read More

Other Notable Events for September 12

History & Quotes / September 12, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1609, Henry Hudson discovered what is now known as the Hudson River.

In 1940, near Montignac, France, the prehistoric Lascaux cave paintings, believed to be 15,000-17,000 ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 12

History & Quotes / September 12, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Explorer Henry Hudson in 1575
- Richard Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun, in 1818
- critic H.L. Mencken in 1880
- actor/musician Maurice Chevalier in 1888<...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 12, 2024

Today is Thursday, Sept. 12, the 256th day of 2024 with 110 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...