This Day in History, June 15
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On June 15th, 1822, Charles Babbage proposed a difference engine -- an early version of a computer.
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A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children. -- Hunkpapa Lakota leader Sitting Bull
Other Notable Events for August 18
On this date in history:
In 1227, Genghis Khan, the Mongol leader who forged an empire stretching from the east coast of China west to the Aral Sea, died in camp during a campaign against the Chinese kingdom of ...Read More
Notable Birthdays for August 18
Those born on this date include:
- Virginia Dare, first English settler born in the American colonies, in 1587
- explorer Meriwether Lewis in 1774
- Chicago department store founder Marshall Field in ...Read More
Astronomy
Today is Thursday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2022 with 135 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and ...Read More
This Day in History, August 18
On August 18th, 1877, the Martian moon Phobos was discovered.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: The key is not to rule others but to reign over yourself. -- American rapper/actor Queen Latifah
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