On this date in history:

In 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured by Union troops. He spent the next two years in prison.

In 1869, the golden spike was driven at Promontory, Utah, ...Read More

Those born on this date include:

- British statesman/scholar James Bryce in 1838
- Abraham Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth in 1838
- film composer Max Steiner in 1888
- Nazi Gen. Alfred Jodl,...Read More

Today is Friday, May 10, the 131st day of 2024 with 235 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.

On May 10th, 1497, Amerigo Vespucci left for his voyage to the New World.

A thought for the day: If a man watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead. -- American humorist Erma Bombeck

On this date in history:

In 1502, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain on his fourth and final voyage to the New World.

In 1926, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett were the first to ...Read More