Other Notable Events for January 20

History & Quotes / January 20, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1265, Britain's House of Commons, which became a model for parliamentary bodies, met for the first time.

In 1778, James Cook became the first European to step foot on the ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for January 20

History & Quotes / January 20, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- French physicist Andre-Marie Ampere in 1775
- Harold Gray, creator of the comic strip Little Orphan Annie, in 1894
- comedian George Burns in 1896
- Greek ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / January 20, 2024

Today is Saturday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2024 with 346 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 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