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History & Quotes

This Day in History, September 5

on Sep 5, 2024

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On September 5th, 1793, the Reign of Terror was initiated to strike back against the French Revolution.

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A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 04, 2024

A thought for the day: If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain. -- American poet Emily Dickinson

Other Notable Events for September 4

History & Quotes / September 04, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1957, Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus called out the National Guard to prevent nine Black students from entering Central High School in Little Rock. After President Dwight D. Eisenhower ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 4

History & Quotes / September 04, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Writer/politician Francois Rene de Chateaubriand in 1768
- U.S. first lady Sarah Polk in 1803
- engineer/inventor Lewis Latimer in 1848
- musician Darius ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 04, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 4, the 248th day of 2024 with 118 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...