Question of the Day
What is the most spoken language in the U.S. after English?
Fact of the Day
Until the early 19th century, Australia was best known as "New Holland".
Today in History
1346 Battle of Crécy: Edward III's English longbows defeat Philip VI's army south of Calais in northern France; cannons are used for the first time in battle
Today's Birthdays
1940 Nik Turner
1885 Jules Romains
1813 Nicaise de Keyser