This Day in History, April 8 on Apr 8, 2024 Published in History & Quotes Subscribe Subscribe Your email is safe with us. Privacy Policy ‹ › × On April 8th, 1742, Handel's "Messiah" was performed for the first time, in Dublin. Comments Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. blog comments powered by Disqus Share
This Day in History, May 2 History & Quotes / May 02, 2024 On May 2nd, 1885, "Good Houekeeping" went on sale for the first time.
A thought for the day History & Quotes / May 01, 2024 A thought for the day: Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. -- English writer Joseph Addison
Other Notable Events for May 1 History & Quotes / May 01, 2024 On this date in history: In 1884, construction began on the world's first skyscraper -- the 10-story Home Insurance Co. building in Chicago. In 1893, U.S. President Grover Cleveland opened the World's...Read More
Notable Birthdays for May 1 History & Quotes / May 01, 2024 Those born on this date include: - Sharpshooter Calamity Jane, born Martha Jane Cannary Burke, in 1852 - U.S. Army Gen. Mark Clark in 1896 - musician Kate Smith in 1907 - actor Glenn Ford in ...Read More
Astronomy History & Quotes / May 01, 2024 Today is Wednesday, May 1, the 122nd day of 2024 with 244 to follow.The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, May 1 History & Quotes / May 01, 2024 On May 1st, 1851, the Great Exhibition opened in London.
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