Other Notable Events for November 18

History & Quotes / November 18, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1883, the United States adopted Standard Time and set up four zones -- Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific.

In 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, with Walt ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 18

History & Quotes / November 18, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Physicist Louis Daguerre in 1787
- journalist Dorothy Dix in 1861
- pollster George Gallup in 1901
- astronaut Alan Shepard in 1923
- writer Margaret ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 18, 2024

Today is Monday, Nov. 18, the 323rd day of 2024 with 43 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and ...Read More

This Day in History, November 18

History & Quotes / November 18, 2024

On November 18th, 326, the old St. Peter's Basilica was consecrated.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 17, 2024

A thought for the day: Who has a harder fight than he who is striving to overcome himself? -- German Dutch cleric Thomas à Kempis

Other Notable Events for November 17

History & Quotes / November 17, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1558, the Elizabethan Age begins when Britain's Queen Elizabeth I ascended to the throne upon her half-sister, Queen Mary's death.

In 1800, the U.S. Congress convened at ...Read More