DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Events (To stay on page right-click on links to open in a new tab/window) Please note that Today in History is not archived—contents are updated daily. 474 – Seven-year-old Leo II succeeds his maternal grandfather Leo I as Byzantine emperor.[1] He dies ten months later. 532 – Nika riots in Constantinople fail. 1126 – Emperor Huizong abdicates the Chinese throne in favour of his son Emperor Qinzong.[2] 1486 – King Henry VII of […]
Please note that Tuesday’s Quotes are not archived and are updated every week. “When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love …” – Marcus Aurelius, Meditations “God allows us to experience the low points of life in order to teach us lessons […]
We feel, and studies suggest, that music can be a form of therapy for many, as well as us. We post music for those looking for new ways to diversify their musical appreciation, and possibly get acquainted and re-acquainted with unknown or forgotten artists. On Musical Monday, we post music from around the […]
Some say laughter is the best medicine, so, on Sundays, we post some jokes to hopefully brighten your day. – Editorial Team The following is a “history” collected by teachers throughout the United States, from eighth grade through college level. Read carefully, and you will learn a lot. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The inhabitants of […]
We feel, and studies suggest, that music can be a form of therapy for many, as well as us. We post music for those looking for new ways to diversify their musical appreciation, and possibly get acquainted and re-acquainted with unknown or forgotten artists. On Musical Monday, we post music from around the […]
Some say laughter is the best medicine, so, on Sundays, we post some jokes to hopefully brighten your day. – Editorial Team Today: At Work Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT, “And what starting salary were you looking […]
Some say laughter is the best medicine, so, on Sundays, we post some jokes to hopefully brighten your day. – Editorial Team Satanic Barney Proof Given: Barney is a CUTE PURPLE DINOSAUR Prove: Barney is satanic The Romans had no letter ‘U’, and used ‘V’ instead for printing, meaning the Roman representation […]
We feel, and studies suggest, that music can be a form of therapy for many, as well as us. We post music for those looking for new ways to diversify their musical appreciation, and possibly get acquainted and re-acquainted with unknown or forgotten artists. On Musical Monday, we post music from around the […]
Who Really Did Say It Ain T Over Til It’s Over If you pay it close attention, there’s all kinds of ways to make a fortune in the business of sports. Here’s a story about an idea a whole bunch of law firms must be wishing they had thought of first. For roughly […]
Some say laughter is the best medicine, so, on Sundays, we post some jokes to hopefully brighten your day. – Editorial Team A cowboy walked into a barber shop, sat on the barber’s chair and said, “I’ll have a shave and a shoe shine.” The barber began to lather his face while […]