A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 14, 2024

A thought for the day: The longer the title, the less important the job. -- American politician George McGovern

Other Notable Events for November 14

History & Quotes / November 14, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1666, the first blood transfusion took place in London. Blood from one dog was transfused into another.

In 1832, the first horse-drawn streetcar made its appearance in New ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 14

History & Quotes / November 14, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Artist Claude Monet, in 1840
- first lady Mamie Eisenhower in 1896
- writer Astrid Lindgren in 1907
- U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy in 1908
- former U.N. ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 14, 2024

Today is Thursday, Nov. 14, the 319th day of 2024 with 47 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 14

History & Quotes / November 14, 2024

On November 14th, 1969, NASA launched Apollo 12.

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