A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 08, 2024

A thought for the day: All records are not made to be broken. -- American athlete Karl Malone

Other Notable Events for September 8

History & Quotes / September 08, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1565, the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States was founded on the site of the present St. Augustine, Fla.

In 1900, more than 6,...Read More

Notable Birthdays for September 8

History & Quotes / September 08, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- England's King Richard I, Richard the Lion-Hearted, in 1157
- writer Siegfried Sassoon in 1886
- comedian Sid Caesar in 1922
- political activist Lyndon ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 08, 2024

Today is Sunday, Sept. 8, the 252nd day of 2024 with 114 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

This Day in History, September 8

History & Quotes / September 08, 2024

On September 8th, 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was inaugurated.