This Day in History, January 25

History & Quotes / January 25, 2024

On January 25th, 2004, the Opportunity rover landed on Mars.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / January 24, 2024

A thought for the day: Who would ever think that so much went on in the soul of a young girl? -- German diarist Anne Frank

Other Notable Events for January 24

History & Quotes / January 24, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1848, gold was discovered at John Sutter's mill near Sacramento. The discovery touched off the great gold rush of 1849.

In 1908, the first Boy Scout troop was organized in ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for January 24

History & Quotes / January 24, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- English dramatist William Congreve in 1670
- British social reformer Edwin Chadwick in 1800
- author Edith Wharton in 1862
- abstract painter Robert Motherwell...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / January 24, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2024 with 342 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 24

History & Quotes / January 24, 2024

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