What Happened on November 10th
November 10, 1983
Microsoft Introduces Windows
Microsoft announces a new product, Windows, to compete with other graphical environments for computers, such as interface on the Apple Lisa. After several delays, Windows 1.0 finally became available to the public in 1985.
Racial #History
On this day Nov 09, 1866
Texas Legislature Authorizes Leasing of Incarcerated People for Profit
On November 9, 1866, a Texas law entitled βAn Act to provide for the employment of Convicts for petty offensesβ was approved, authorizing county authorities to employ jailed men and women in public works and/or lease them out to private employers. These jailed workers were to receive a βwageβ of $1 per day, applied toward unpaid fines or costs owed to the county.
What Happened on November 9th
November 9, 2004
Firefox 1.0 Introduced
Sometimes abbreviated as FF, Firefox was Mozilla's next generation browser and included such features as tabbed browsing and popup blocking. Mozilla Firefox became a popular alternative for Microsoft Internet Explorer users who sought alternatives that could prevent spyware as well as a host of other Firefox features.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
ICED: A Dick Francis Novel
By: Felix Francis, 2022
Dick Francis produced dozens of compulsively readable adventure novels placed in the British horse racing world. He made stories about the races and more, covering the breeding, training, transporting, wagering, and even the catering at the racecourses. The protagonist is always a likable young man, accidentally dragged into a plot or a crime that is related to racehorses.
Good morning! βοΈβ¨
Just a little reminder that today is a new canvas, and youβre the artist! π¨ Even if things feel a bit gray right now, remember that rainbows come after the rain. π
Take a deep breath, sip on your favorite drink, and sprinkle a little joy wherever you go. Youβve got this! Sending you a big hug and a sprinkle of sunshine to brighten your day. ππ
Hereβs to little moments of happiness and unexpected smiles! πΌβ¨
In the darkest of times, remember that hope is a resilient flame within you, capable of illuminating the path ahead. Embrace the small joys, connect with your inner strength, and trust that brighter days are on the horizon. Every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and your spirit can rise above the shadows.
I am the sound you thought you heard,
A creak, a whisper, a muffled word.
I move unseen, but leave a trace,
A chill down your spine, a shift in space.
I linger close, though out of sight,
Awake in the quiet, alive in the night.
What am I?
Answer: A lurking presence
Spooky #History On this day of October 31st.
On October 31, 1926, the world-famous magician and escape artist Harry Houdini died under mysterious circumstances. Known for his death-defying stunts and elaborate illusions, Houdini had always insisted he could survive any challengeβexcept, perhaps, the one that fate had in store.