Thought for the Day
“We shall seek the truth
and endure the consequences.”
~ Charles Seymour
(1884-1963)
Charles Seymour (January 1, 1885 – August 11, 1963) was an American academic, historian and President of Yale University from 1937 to 1951.
Word For the Day: sedulous
adjective \?se-j?-l?s\
- involving or accomplished with careful perseverance
- diligent in application or pursuit
Synonyms:
active, assiduous, bustling, diligent, employed, engaged, hopping, industrious, laborious, occupied, busy, tied-up, working
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Example Sentences:
- The sedulous stone mason laid each stone with precision and care.
- She was sedulous in her studies earning her scholarships and respect from her peers.
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History Today:
- 1780 – Benedict Arnold commits treason against the America during the American Revolution
- 1897 – “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is published in the New York Sun.
- 1981 – Sandra Day O’Connor is unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate as the first female Supreme Court justice.
- 1989 – Colin Powell – First African American appointed chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- 1989 – Hurricane Hugo hits South Carolina with winds of 135 mph
- 1957 – “Perry Mason” with Raymond Burr premieres on CBS-TV
Happy Birthday:
- 1866 – H. G. Wells, English writer (d. 1946)
- 1934 – Leonard Cohen, Canadian singer and songwriter
- 1942 – U-Roy, Jamaican musician, toasting pioneer
- 1950 – Bill Murray, American comedian and actor
- 1971 – David Vetter, The Boy in the Bubble (d. 1984)
- 1979 – James Allan, Scottish singer (Glasvegas)
- 1981 – Rimi Sen, Indian actress
Did You Know?
The emoticon ???? is 30 years old
Today is the 264th day of the year 101 days remain.
Amazing Talent!
You have to listen to this, 1 voice, 1 violin, 120 tracks, wow!
Thanks Peacekeeper!
