A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 08, 2024

A thought for the day: Death and taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of them. -- American author Margaret Mitchell

Other Notable Events for November 8

History & Quotes / November 08, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1864, amid the U.S. Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was elected to his second term as president. He was assassinated five months later.

In 1889, Montana was admitted to the ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 8

History & Quotes / November 08, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Astronomer Edmond Halley in 1656
- games producer Milton Bradley in 1836
- writer Bram Stoker in 1847
- psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach in 1884
- writer ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 08, 2024

Today is Friday, Nov. 8, the 313th day of 2024 with 53 to follow.

The moon is waxing. 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 8

History & Quotes / November 08, 2024

On November 8th, 1965, the British Indian Ocean Territory was formed.