This Day in History, January 20

History & Quotes / January 20, 2024

On January 20th, 1265, the English Parliament met in the Palace of Westminster for the first time.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / January 19, 2024

A thought for the day: I don't fear death because I don't fear anything I don't understand. When I start to think about it, I order a massage and it goes away. -- Austrian American actor Hedy Lamarr

Other Notable Events for January 19

History & Quotes / January 19, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1861, Georgia voted to secede from the Union and joined the Confederacy.

In 1920, threats against the life of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, because of his activities...Read More

Notable Birthdays for January 19

History & Quotes / January 19, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Scottish engineer James Watt, inventor of the steam engine, in 1736
- Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in 1807
- American short story writer/poet Edgar Allan Poe in ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / January 19, 2024

Today is Friday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2024 with 347 to follow.

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

This Day in History, January 19

History & Quotes / January 19, 2024

On January 19th, 1419, Rouen surrendered to Henry V during the Hundred Years' War.