A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 13, 2024

A thought for the day: You can't put out fire with fire. -- Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Other Notable Events for November 13

History & Quotes / November 13, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1927, the Holland Tunnel was opened under the Hudson River, linking New York City and New Jersey.

In 1947, development of the AK-47 is completed by the Soviet Union. ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 13

History & Quotes / November 13, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- King Edward III of England in 1312
- writer Robert Louis Stevenson in 1850
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis in 1856
- Buck O'Neil, Negro League star...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 13, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 13, the 318th day of 2024 with 48 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 13

History & Quotes / November 13, 2024

On November 13th, 1887, the Bloody Sunday clashes in London occured.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 12, 2024

A thought for the day: Resolved, that is the duty of the women of this country to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise. -- American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton