This Day in History, January 29
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On January 29th, 1944, the battleship USS Missouri was launched.
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A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Advice is what we ask or when we already know the answer but wish we didn't. -- American writer Erica Jong
Other Notable Events for March 26
On this date in history:
In 1830, the Book of Mormon was published.
In 1953, U.S. Dr. Jonas Salk announced he had successfully tested a vaccine against poliomyelitis, the virus that causes polio.
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Notable Birthdays for March 26
Those born on this date include:
- Poet A. E. Housman in 1859
- poet Robert Frost in 1874
- fashion designer Guccio Gucci in 1881
- mythologist/writer Joseph Campbell in 1904
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Astronomy
Today is Sunday, March 26, the 85th day of 2023 with 280 to follow.
The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars and Saturn. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.
This Day in History, March 26
On March 26th, 1958, the United States army launched Explorer III.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: "People really don't have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you. -- American singer Aretha Franklin
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