365 Days Of Facts (2024)

11/02/2021

11 February 1531, Convocation granted King Henry VIII was named Supreme Head of the English Church. He was provided the title of “singular protector, supreme lord, and even, so far as the law of Christ allows, supreme head of the English church and clergy.”

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11 February 1531, Convocation granted King Henry VIII was named Supreme Head of the English Church. He was provided the title of “singular protector, supreme lord, and even, so far as the law of Christ allows, supreme head of the English church and clergy.”

11/02/2021

When we're talking about diversity, it's not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us. - Ava DuVernay

It's Not A Box To Check For Us

At 365 Days of Facts, we are doing out best not to check a box, but to instead make sure we are celebrating Black History Month comprehensively.

When we're talking about diversity, it's not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us. - Ava DuVernay

10/02/2021

John Franklin Enders was born on February 10th, 1897, at West Hartford, Connecticut. He is known for culturing polio virus, isolating the measles virus, and developing the measles vaccine.

Enders' studies were interrupted by World War I, where he served as a pilot, but he returned to Yale to earn his Bachelor's Degree and then Harvard for advanced degrees.

John Franklin Enders was born on February 10th, 1897, at West Hartford, Connecticut. He is known for culturing polio virus, isolating the measles virus, and developing the measles vaccine.

09/02/2021

I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights. - Bishop Desmond Tutu

Bishop Desmond Tutu

Crumbs of Compassion Not A Good Meal

Sir Desmond Mpilo Tutu is a South African Anglican (Church of England) bishop.

I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights. - Bishp Desmond Tutu

09/02/2021

William Tecumseh Sherman was a Union general during the Civil War and is remembered as one of the most famous military leaders in US history. His calculated March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia, then north into the Carolinas, brought the Confederate surrender and end of the Civil War, but his tactics remain controversial, even now in the South.

William Tecumseh Sherman was a Union general during the Civil War and is remembered as one of the most famous military leaders in US history. His calculated March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia, then north into the Carolinas, brought the Confederate surrender and end of the Civil War,....

08/02/2021

The McCourty brothers - Devin and Jason - are the first twins to win the Super Bowl for the New England Patriots against the Los Angeles Rams in 2019.

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Patriots' McCourty Brothers

Devin and Jason McCourty continue to play as Defensive Backs in Foxborough at Gillette Stadium for the New England Patriots through the 2020 season.

The McCourty brothers - Devin and Jason - are the first twins to win the Super Bowl.

08/02/2021

On this day in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots executed on order of Queen Elizabeth I.

Mary had been imprisoned on the orders of Elizabeth I. She was executed at Fotheringhay Castle in England for her part in a plot to assasinate Queen Elizabeth I.

On this day in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots executed on order of Queen Elizabeth I. Mary had been imprisoned on the orders of Elizabeth I. She was executed at Fotheringhay Castle in England for her part in a plot to assasinate Queen Elizabeth I.

08/02/2021

We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort. - Jesse Owens

All Have Dreams, Some Make Reality

James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete. He won Olympic gold four times in the 1936 Olympic games and four-time gold medalist in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.

We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort. - Jesse Owens

07/02/2021

I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. - Booker T Washington

Success Is To Be Measured

Booker Taliaferro Washington was an American educator, author and orator. He also advised multiple presidents of the United States.

I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. - Booker T Washington

06/02/2021

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is the not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. - Arthur Ashe

Arthur Ashe

True Heroism

Arthur Ashe was an American professional tennis player who won three Grand Slam titles.

Ashe was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team.

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. - Arthur Ashe

05/02/2021

Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations. - Dr. Mae Jemison

Other People's Limited Imaginations Didn't Stop Jemison

Mae Carol Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first black woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

In 1987 Jemison joined NASA's astronaut corps.

Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations. - Mae Jemison

04/02/2021

We do not have a money problem in America. We have a values and priorities problem. - Marian Wright Edelman

We have a values and priorities problem.

Marian Wright Edelman is an American activist for children's rights. She has advocated her entire professional life for children and disadvantaged Americans. She is founder and president emerita of the Children's Defense Fund. &

We do not have a money problem in America. We have a values and priorities problem. - Marian Wright Edelman

03/02/2021

February 3 is the Day the music died. Ritchie Valens, born Richard Valenzuela is considered the first Mexican-American rock star in the United States.

Valens is perhaps best known for his song "La Bamba" which is an adaptation of a Mexican folk song.

February 3 is the Day the music died. Ritchie Valens, born Richard Valenzuela is considered the first Mexican-American rock star in the United States.

03/02/2021

There are no solutions, only trade offs. - Thomas Sowell

Only Trade Offs

In many ways, Sowell is speaking to the same issues as Frederick Douglass in yesterday's quote that progress requires trade offs.

We believe Frederick Douglass when he spoke about progress requiring struggle and Sowell similarly is saying there are no quick fixes to society's problems, just trade offs to incrementally

There are no solutions, only trade offs. - Thomas Sowell

02/02/2021

If there is no struggle, there is no progress. - Frederick Douglass

No Struggle, No Progress.

Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman.

He escaped slavery in Maryland and became a national leader for the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York. He is best known for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings.

If there is no struggle, there is no progress. - Frederick Douglass

02/02/2021

You can only become accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you. - Maya Angelou

Accomplished At Something You Love

Maya Angelou is the first in our series for Black History Month quotes.

Angelou is known as an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist.

You can only become accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you. - Maya Angelou

21/01/2021

Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov

Anti-intellectualism Is Our Fight

Asimov's quote is pulled from a January 21, 1980 piece in Newsweek magazine.

A large part of our goal at 365DaysOfFacts.com

Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov

20/01/2021

The Congress of the Confederation set March 4, 1789, as the date “for commencing proceedings”, or Inauguration Day, of the new government established by the U.S. Constitution. While a particularly bad winter delayed the inauguration of George Washington by eight weeks, subsequent incoming presidents and vice presidents took their oaths of office on March 4.

The Congress of the Confederation set March 4, 1789, as the date “for commencing proceedings”, or Inauguration Day, of the new government established by the U.S. Constitution.

19/01/2021

It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else's eyes. - Sally Field

Take A Moment: A Long Time Not To Judge Myself If Needed

Sally Field's comment is a reminder that we need to see ourselves through our own eyes - not those of parents, children, fans, co-workers, or so many others who may think one thing or another.

It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else's eyes. - Sally Field

07/01/2021

Sometimes it's a little better to travel than arrive. - Robert Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenence

Better to Travel

As we get back to the to and fro of work life in our lives post Christmas and New Years holidays, we reflect on Pirsig's comment that sometimes getting there is more fun than the getting.

Sometimes it's a little better to travel than arrive. - Robert Pirsig

06/01/2021

On January 6, 1976 Ted Turner buys the Atlanta Braves for $12M.

Communications executive and worldwide yachting enthusiast 'Captain Ted' purchased the club in hopes of providing sports content to Channel 17.

The FCC would allow stations to broadcast by satellite and shortly the Tribe would be known as America's Team.

On January 6, 1976 Ted Turner buys Atlanta Braves for $12M.

06/01/2021

Today in 1540 Anne of Cleves marries Henry VIII.

King Henry VIII chose Anne of Cleves, his fourth wife, from her portrait. He was disappointed the real woman did not match the filters of the Hans Holbein the Younger's day.

Anne of Cleves was 24 when she was to wed the 48 year old English ruler.

Anne of Cleves Marries...or

Today in 1540 Anne of Cleves marries Henry VIII. King Henry VIII chose Anne of Cleves, his fourth wife, from her portrait. He was disappointed the real woman did not match the filters of the day.

06/01/2021

I am an American; free born and free bred, where I acknowledge no man as my superior, except for his own worth, or as my inferior, except for his own demerit. - Theodore Roosevelt

I Am An American

Theodore Roosevelt was a prodigious scholar and fierce leader.

One of his driving forces was his commitment and perseverance to overcome his struggle with asthma and other health conditions.

I am an American; free born and free bred, where I acknowledge no man as my superior, except for his own worth, or as my inferior, except for his own demerit. - Theodore Roosevelt

05/01/2021

Richmond burned on this day in 1781.

Benedict Arnold - a traitor to the American Revolution - by offering to surrender the West Point, New York garrison to British forces - captured and burned the capital of Virginia.

Richmond Burned After Short Negotiation

Arnold made himself comfortable at the City Tavern, on the northwest corner of 19th and East Main streets.

Richmond burned on this day in 1781.

05/01/2021

Walter Mondale (born January 5, 1928) is an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. He served as Vice President of the United States under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 - 1981. He was also the Democratic Party's nominee for President in 1984 against Ronald Reagan.

Walter Frederick "Fritz" Mondale (born January 5, 1928) is an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. Walter Mondale served as Vice President of hte United States under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 - 1981.

05/01/2021

Is the Big One coming? An earthquake erupted in June 2020 northeast of Bakersfield with a magnitude of 5.8 that had physicists and geolists claiming 'we are way overdue' for a cataclysmic seismic event.

Although California, which sits within the "Pacific Ring of Fire", is frequently hit by earthquakes, many people fear a cataclysmic event, or an earthquake measuring 8.0

Is the Big One coming? An earthquake erupted in June 2020 northeast of Bakersfield with a magnitude of 5.8 that had physicists and geolists claiming 'we are way overdue' for a cataclysmic seismic event.

05/01/2021

Yankees fans rejoice today as the 101st anniversary of the Yankees purchasing the contract rights to George Herman "Babe" Ruth occured in 1920.

Slugger Babe Ruth sold to Yankees for $125,000 by the Red Sox.

Babe Ruth Sold Creates 'Curse of Bambino'

Ruth was a powerhouse for the Red Sox.

Yankees fans rejoice today as the 101st anniversary of the Yankees purchasing the contract rights to William Herman "Babe" Ruth occured in 1920. Slugger Babe Ruth sold to Yankees for $125,000 by the Red Sox.

05/01/2021

Six bombs went off across Baghdad as the US Embassy Baghdad was formally dedicated and opened on January 5, 2009.

The embassy complex came at a cost of more than $700M US and covers 104 acres on the Tigris River.

US Embassy Baghdad

The United States had maintained an embassy in Iraq until closing in 2003 prior to the invasion of Iraq on direction of President George HW Bush.

Six bombs went off across Baghdad as the US Embassy Baghdad was formally dedicated and opened on January 5, 2009.

05/01/2021

I ask everyone with political responsibility to remember two things human dignity and the common good. - Pope Francis

Political Responsibility

The Vicar of Christ issued the statement above on Twitter in 2014 - well before the political irresponsibility of the late twenty-teens.

I ask everyone with political responsibility to remember two things human dignity and the common good. - Pope Francis

05/01/2021

Energy drinks may or may not provide that buzz of energy you are looking for, but medical sources say that they may be energizing strokes.

Energy drinks will account for more than $9B in sales annually in the United States per industry news, but may not be the safest beverage for young people.

Energy Drinks = Bad Medicine

Per Cleveland Clinic rheumatologist Rula Hajj-Ali, MD:

Energy drinks may or may not provide that buzz of energy you are looking for, but medical sources say that they may be energizing strokes.

04/01/2021

Sir Isaac Newton was realistic in his summation of how much we understand the universe, but thanks to his scientific contributions, that drop multiplied.

Newton was born prematurely in England on January 4, 1643. Newton’s father died before he was born, and he was raised largely by his maternal grandmother because he disliked his stepfather.

Sir Isaac Newton was realistic in his summation of how much we understand the universe, but thanks to his scientific contributions, that drop multiplied.

04/01/2021

Lệ Mật is a village in Viet Hung Ward, Long Bien District. It is northeast of Hanoi by about 7km and is nicknamed "Snake Village."

The village is famous for its snake catching and specialty snake meat processing. As Anthony Bourdain found out on behalf of CNN you can also eat the still beating cobra heart from one of its many reptillian inhabitants.

https://youtu.be/RNPzzbw7Luk

Cobra

Lệ Mật is a village in Viet Hung Ward, Long Bien District. It is northeast of Hanoi by about 7km and is nicknamed "Snake Village." Cobra heart is a local dish served.

04/01/2021

Today in 1942, St. Louis Cardinals infielder Rogers Hornsby inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the 14th player admitted to the hallow halls of Cooperstown.

Rogers Hornsby Inducted For Stellar Career

In football, Vince Lombardi said perfection is not attainable, but in baseball, Hornsby came very close.

Rogers Hornsby was tough, uncompromising and outspoken off the field.

Today in 1942, St. Louis Cardinals infielder Rogers Hornsby inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the 14th player admitted to the hallow halls of Cooperstown.

04/01/2021

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04/01/2021

Rose Heilbron is the first female judge to sit at the Old Bailey in London, England in 1972. This was just one of her many firsts as a British journalist.

Heilbron was also a High Court judge, previously a barrister after World War 2 in the United Kingdom. &

Rose Heilbron is the first female judge to sit at the Old Bailey in London, England in 1972.

04/01/2021

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. - Vince Lombardi

Perfection Is Not...

Winston Churchill may have said "perfection is the enemy of progress," but Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi thought the oppposite.

His statement was clearly focused on chasing greatness being the solution to overcoming mediocrity.

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. - Vince Lombardi

04/01/2021

Today in 1521, Martin Luther is excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Leo X issues the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem, which excommunicates Martin Luther from the Catholic Church.

Martin Luther, the catalyst for Protestantism, was a professor of biblical interpretation at the University of Wittenberg in Germany when he drew up his 95 Theses condemning the Catholic Church for

Today in 1521, Martin Luther is excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Leo X issues the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem, which excommunicates Martin Luther from the Catholic Church.

04/01/2021

Marcus Tullius Cicero (3 January 106 – 7 December 43 BC) was a Roman statesman, lawyer, and scholar. He played important roles in the politics of the late Roman Republic and as a member of the conservative boni held optimate principles during the crisis that led to the establishment of the Roman Empire.

Marcus Tullius Cicero (3 January 106 – 7 December 43 BC) was a Roman statesman, lawyer, and scholar. He played important roles in the politics of the late Roman Republic.

04/01/2021

Yes Virginia, they're really are arachnids that look like clowns.

Clown Face Spiders, or the Theridion grallator, more commonly known as the “happy face spider” are colorful spiders native to Hawaii.

Paradise's Clown Face Spiders

Four Hawaiian islands (Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Hawaii) host the Clown Face Spiders, where it is known in the local language as nananana makaki’i, or the “face-patterned

Yes Virginia, they're really are arachnids that look like clowns. Clown Face Spiders, or the Theridion grallator, more commonly known as the “happy face spider” are colorful spiders native to Hawaii.

03/01/2021

Eagles-Saints 1993 Wildcard game. It was wild.

The Philadelphia Eagles would meet the New Orleans Saints in the NFC wildcard. The Eagles had lost their last five playoff appearances dating back to 1980. They trailed by ten points going into the last quarter of the game.

https://youtu.be/N0ZlUSEMxtE

Eagles-Saints

Eagles-Saints 1993 Wildcard game. It was wild. The Philadelphia Eagles would meet the New Orleans Saints in the NFC wildcard. The Eagles had lost their last five playoff appearances dating back to 1980.

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