This Day in History, May 7
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On May 7th, 1948, the Council of Europe was founded.
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A thought for the day
A thought for the day: I married beneath me. All women do. -- American-British politician Nancy Astor
Other Notable Events for May 19
On this date in history:
In 1536, Anne Boleyn, the second of King Henry VIII's six wives and mother of Queen Elizabeth I, was beheaded.
In 1588, the Spanish Armada, assembled to invade England, set ...Read More
Notable Birthdays for May 19
Those born on this date include:
- Pope Innocent XI in 1611
- philanthropist Johns Hopkins in 1795
- American-born Nancy Astor, the first female member of the British Parliament, in 1879
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Astronomy
Today is Sunday, May 19, the 140th day of 2024 with 226 to follow.
The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, May 19
On May 19th, 1897, Oscar Wilde was released after serving his sentence in Reading Gaol.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: The worst prison would be a closed heart. -- Pope John Paul II
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