This Day in History, April 21
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April 21st, 753 B.C. is the traditional date observed for the founding of Rome.
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This Day in History, May 17
On May 17th, 1792, the New York Stock Exchange was formed.
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A thought for the day: Re-vision -- the act of looking back, of seeing with fresh eyes, of entering an old text from a new critical direction -- is for women more than a chapter in cultural history; it is an act of ...Read More
Other Notable Events for May 16
On this date in history:
In 1804, the French Senate declared Napoleon Bonaparte emperor.
In 1871, U.S. Marines landed in Korea in an attempt to open the country to foreign trade.
In 1920, ...Read More
Notable Birthdays for May 16
Those born on this date include:
- William Seward, U.S. secretary of state whose purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million was called Seward's Folly, in 1801
- banker Levi Morton, U.S. vice ...Read More
Astronomy
Today is Thursday, May 16, the 137th day of 2024 with 229 to follow.
The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, May 16
On May 16th, 1770, Marie Antoinette (age 14) married Louis-Auguste (age 15).
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