Other Notable Events for November 21

History & Quotes / November 21, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1783, in Paris, Jean de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes made the first free-flight ascent in a balloon.

In 1877, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph.<...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 21

History & Quotes / November 21, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- French author Francois-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, in 1694
- Pope Benedict XV in 1854
- Belgian painter Rene Magritte in 1898
- baseball Hall of Fame ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 21, 2024

Today is Thursday, Nov. 21, the 326th day of 2024 with 40 to follow.

The moon is waning. 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 21

History & Quotes / November 21, 2024

On November 21st, 1916, the HMHS Britannic sank into the Aegean Sea.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 20, 2024

A thought for the day: The truth isn't always beauty, but the hunger for it is. -- South African writer Nadine Gordimer

Other Notable Events for November 20

History & Quotes / November 20, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.

In 1910, the Plan de San Luis Potosi was issued by Francisco I. Madero calling for the overthrow of ...Read More