This Day in History, November 11

History & Quotes / November 11, 2024

On November 11th, 1887, construction of the Manchester Ship Canal began.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 10, 2024

A thought for the day: Black ice is the smoothest naturally occurring ice there is, as if nature were condescending to art. -- American author Lorene Cary

Other Notable Events for November 10

History & Quotes / November 10, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1775, the United States Marine Corps, then known as the Continental Marines, was formed by order of the Second Continental Congress. President Gerald Ford marked the 200th birthday of...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 10

History & Quotes / November 10, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Martin Luther, founder of Protestantism, in 1483
- artist William Hogarth in 1697
- actor Richard Burton in 1925
- actor Albert Hall in 1937 (age 87)
- ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 10, 2024

Today is Sunday, Nov. 10, the 315th day of 2024 with 51 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 10

History & Quotes / November 10, 2024

On November 10th, 1871, Henry Morton Stanley located Dr. David Livingstone, uttering the famous quote, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"