A thought for the day: The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women. -- Queen Elizabeth II

On this date in history:

In 1509, Henry VIII became king of England after his father, Henry VII, died.

In 1836, with the battle cry Remember the Alamo! Texas forces under Sam Houston defeated the army...Read More

Those born on this date include:

- Russian ruler Catherine II -- Catherine the Great -- in 1729
- German educator Friedrich Froebel, who established the concept of the kindergarten, in 1782
- British ...Read More

Today is Sunday, April 21, the 112th day of 2024 with 254 to follow.

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

April 21st, 753 B.C. is the traditional date observed for the founding of Rome.

A thought for the day: "Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind -- American musician Lionel Hampton