Other Notable Events for September 21

History & Quotes / September 21, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1780, American Gen. Benedict Arnold gave plans to the British for the surrender of West Point, New York. Arnold's name was forever after associated with the word traitor.

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Notable Birthdays for September 21

History & Quotes / September 21, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Louis Joliet, French-Canadian explorer of the Mississippi River, in 1645
- U.S. first lady Margaret Taylor in 1788
- British author/historian H.G. Wells in 1866
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / September 21, 2024

Today is Saturday, Sept. 21, the 265th day of 2024 with 101 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and...Read More

This Day in History, September 21

History & Quotes / September 21, 2024

On September 21st, 2001, Deep Space 1 flew within 2,200 kms of Comet Borrelly.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / September 20, 2024

A thought for the day: If you are broke, you do not have to stay broken. -- American musician/actor Selena Gomez

Other Notable Events for September 20

History & Quotes / September 20, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival opened on the French Riviera. An earlier attempt to begin the international movie showcase in 1939 was halted by the outbreak of World War II.
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