This Day in History, November 19

History & Quotes / November 19, 2024

On November 19th, 1816, Warsaw University was established.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 18, 2024

A thought for the day: Do we really know anybody? Who does not wear one face to hide another? -- American writer Frances Marion

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.