This Day in History, April 8
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On April 8th, 1742, Handel's "Messiah" was performed for the first time, in Dublin.
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A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Life is anything but predictable. -- American actor Dwayne Johnson
Other Notable Events for May 2
On this date in history:
In 1519, Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist, scientist and inventor, died at age 67.
In 1611, a new translation of the Bible in England, popularly called the King James Bible ...Read More
Notable Birthdays for May 2
Those born on this date include:
- Catherine the Great, empress of Russia, in 1729
- Gen. Henry Robert, author of Robert's Rules of Order, in 1837
- German fighter ace Manfred The Red Baron von ...Read More
Astronomy
Today is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024 with 243 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
This Day in History, May 2
On May 2nd, 1885, "Good Houekeeping" went on sale for the first time.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. -- English writer Joseph Addison
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