This Day in History, January 24

History & Quotes / January 24, 2024

On January 24th, 1984, the Apple Macintosh went on sale for the first time.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / January 23, 2024

A thought for the day: You really have to be in touch with your soul and spirit and your imagination -- it keeps you in shape, and it makes you like yourself a bit more. -- American actor Chita Rivera

Other Notable Events for January 23

History & Quotes / January 23, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1789, Georgetown College was founded in Georgetown, Md., which later would be part of the District of Columbia.

In 1845, the U.S. Congress decided that all national ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for January 23

History & Quotes / January 23, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- American patriot John Hancock in 1737
- French author Stendhal, a pseudonym for Marie-Henri Beyle, in 1783
- French Impressionist painter Edouard Manet in 1832
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / January 23, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2024 with 343 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 23

History & Quotes / January 23, 2024

On January 23rd, 1789, Georgetown College became the first Catholic college in the United States.