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"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."

-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
December 16, 2024 at 11:09 AM
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

-- Margaret Mead, who died #OTD 1978
November 15, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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Dr. Jane Goodall died #OTD in 2025.

She was a primatologist, anthropologist & conservationist regarded as the world’s foremost expert on wild chimpanzees. Her field research revolutionized our understanding of primates & redefined what it means to be human.

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#WomenInSTEM
A feel-good photograph of world-renowned primatologist and anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall (1934-2025), famous for her groundbreaking, decades-long study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park. In this intimate shot, Dr. Goodall is positioned on the right, her profile turned left toward a young chimpanzee resting its hand affectionately on her shoulder. Her gray hair is tied back in a signature low ponytail, and she wears a white button-up shirt with thin red and blue vertical stripes. Her eyes are closed, and her mouth is puckered as she mimics a vocalization, creating a profound, empathetic connection with the chimpanzee, who tilts its head back with its mouth wide open in a matching vocal expression. The background is a soft, blurred palette of green and tan nature tones, keeping the focus entirely on their interaction. The composition exudes a tender, joyful, and harmonious mood, highlighting the historical significance of her revolutionary approach to treating animals as individuals with minds, emotions, and distinct personalities.
October 1, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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Dr. Patricia Bath overcame sexism, racism & poverty and saved the sight of millions of people.

She invented the Laserphaco Probe for cataract treatment, 1986; it was patented in 1988. She co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness, 1976. She died #OTD in 2019.

#WomenInSTEM
A vibrant color historical photograph capturing the brilliant ophthalmologist, inventor, and academic Dr. Patricia Era Bath (1942–2019) in an office or laboratory setting, radiating an aura of confident intelligence and warm approachability. Occupying the center and right of the shot, Dr. Bath sits facing forward, smiling brightly with a direct, engaging gaze at the camera. She is dressed in a professional white medical lab coat—subtly embroidered with "Dr. Bath" in red cursive on the left lapel—worn over a light blue button-down denim shirt and accented by a polished gold chain necklace. Pens are visible tucked into her left coat pocket. Positioned prominently to her right on the left side of the frame is a large, white medical laboratory microscope or ophthalmic imaging equipment with black eye-pieces. The background shows a white wooden bookshelf packed with colorful medical texts, binders, and stacked papers. This portrait carries immense historical significance, honoring a legendary trailblazer in STEM who became the first Black female doctor to patent a medical device—the revolutionary Laserphaco Probe for cataract treatment—fundamentally restoring sight to millions worldwide.
May 30, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Physicist & chemist Marie Curie was the:

+ First woman to win a Nobel Prize
+ First person & only woman to win twice
+ Only person to ever win a Nobel Prize in 2 different sciences: Physics (1903) & Chemistry (1911)

Marie Skłodowska Curie died #OTD in 1934. #WomenInSTEM
A striking black-and-white studio portrait of Marie Curie (1867–1934), the legendary Polish-French physicist and chemist who revolutionized modern science by discovering radioactivity, polonium, and radium. As the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields, her profound historical significance is reflected in her serious, deeply introspective expression. Photographed from the chest up, she looks directly at the camera with an intense, analytical gaze. Her graying hair is styled in a soft updo, framing a face etched with a look of quiet resolve and intellectual focus. She wears a dark, textured jacket over a shirt adorned with a distinctive geometric, black-and-white checkered pattern at the neckline. The portrait utilizes a stark, dark, textured background that blends into her clothing, creating a high-contrast composition that draws complete focus to her face. The overall mood is solemn, dignified, and powerful, capturing the essence of a brilliant academic pioneer who dedicated her life to scientific discovery.
July 4, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Computer scientist Margaret Hamilton coined the term “software engineer.”

She directed the Software Engineering Division at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab & led development of the on-board flight software for NASA’s Apollo Guidance Computer.

She was born #OTD in 1936 & turns 90 today! #WomenInSTEM
Two side-by-side black-and-white photographs of pioneering computer scientist Margaret Hamilton (born August 17, 1936). The left panel features a mature, close-up portrait where Hamilton gazes directly at the viewer with a serene, confident, and reflective expression, framed by her long, dark, slightly silvering hair. The right panel is a famous archival photograph showing a younger Hamilton standing indoors next to a towering stack of bound paper binders containing the Apollo Guidance Computer source code, which she led the development of at MIT. She is smiling broadly and wears a striped, long-sleeved mini dress with dark Mary Jane shoes and glasses, resting her hand proudly on top of the massive column of printed code. The overall composition contrasts her youthful triumph with her enduring legacy, capturing an optimistic, intellectually rigorous mood that highlights her monumental contributions to space exploration.
August 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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64 years ago, on the 27th of September 1962, Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring was published. It handled the environmental harm caused by the pesticide DDT and the disinformation spread by the chemical industry. Carson managed to sway public opinion and even policy. #otd #history 🗃️
Rachel Carson photo credit: Science History Images / Alamy
September 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Lucille Ball--actress, comedian, producer & film-studio executiver--died #OTD in 1989.

In 1962, she bought out Desi Arnaz's interest in Desilu Productions & became the 1st woman to own & run a major TV studio. Desilu produced many popular TV series including Mission: Impossible & #StarTrek. #legend
This classic black-and-white studio portrait captures the legendary Lucille Ball (1911–1989), an American actress, comedian, and pioneering studio executive. Best known for her iconic role in I Love Lucy, Ball was the first woman to lead a major television studio, Desilu Productions. In this elegant, close-up composition, Ball looks directly at the camera with a calm and poised expression. Her light-colored hair is styled in elaborate, high-volume rolls that sweep upward from her forehead, typical of the sophisticated 1940s glamour. She wears a shimmering, light-toned jacket with a subtle grid pattern that catches the light. Her ensemble is accented by large, round, sparkling cluster earrings that draw attention to her face. The lighting is soft yet focused, highlighting her perfectly applied makeup—defined brows, dark mascara, and a polished, dark lip color. The background is softly out of focus, featuring a neutral, textured wall with organic, leaf-like shadows that create a sense of depth.
April 26, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Lucille Ball--actress, comedian, producer & film-studio executiver--was born #OTD in 1911.

In 1962, she bought out Desi Arnaz's interest in Desilu Productions & became the 1st woman to own & run a major TV studio. Desilu produced many popular TV series including Mission: Impossible & #StarTrek. 🖖
This classic black-and-white studio portrait captures the legendary Lucille Ball (1911–1989), an American actress, comedian, and pioneering studio executive. Best known for her iconic role in I Love Lucy, Ball was the first woman to lead a major television studio, Desilu Productions. In this elegant, close-up composition, Ball looks directly at the camera with a calm and poised expression. Her light-colored hair is styled in elaborate, high-volume rolls that sweep upward from her forehead, typical of the sophisticated 1940s glamour. She wears a shimmering, light-toned jacket with a subtle grid pattern that catches the light. Her ensemble is accented by large, round, sparkling cluster earrings that draw attention to her face. The lighting is soft yet focused, highlighting her perfectly applied makeup—defined brows, dark mascara, and a polished, dark lip color. The background is softly out of focus, featuring a neutral, textured wall with organic, leaf-like shadows that create a sense of depth.
August 6, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Happy Birthday to Kathi Lynn Wilcox, American musician, bass player for the Julie Ruin and has been in bands such as Bikini Kill, the Casual Dots, and the Frumpies, born on this day in 1969.

#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #kathiwilcox #bikinikill #history #punkrockhistory #otd
November 19, 2024 at 3:22 AM
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Today is
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Honoring Presidential  pets and other political canines. 🦮
#dogs #Obama #otd
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White House, photo of President Obama and Bo 💙
Photo shows President Obama about to pet his dog Bo.
September 23, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Annie Leibovitz was born #OTD in 1949.

+ Rolling Stone’s chief photographer for 10 yrs w/142 covers
+ Living Legend designation, Library of Congress, for her original contributions to America's cultural heritage
+ 1st woman to have an exhibition at Washington's Nat'l Portrait Gallery

#photography
A color photograph of the iconic American portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz (born October 2, 1949), celebrated for her era-defining celebrity portraits and her designation as a Library of Congress Living Legend. Facing forward, she maintains a serene, knowing expression with a slight, subtle smile, looking directly at the camera through rectangular, black-rimmed eyeglasses. Her long, silver-gray hair is loosely styled, swept slightly to one side. She is dressed in her signature utilitarian style, wearing a dark gray, long-sleeved button-down collared shirt with the sleeves relaxed and rolled up past her forearms. Her right hand rests confidently on her hip, while her left hand grips the top of a professional, medium-format Hasselblad film camera mounted securely on a tripod directly in front of her chest. The composition places her centrally within a weathered setting featuring textured, dark green wooden doors and a rough concrete wall to the right. In the upper left background, a large, circular studio light ring glows with a warm, ambient golden luminosity, functioning as a halo-like visual anchor that contrasts with the dark, moody environment. The overall atmosphere is intimate and authoritative, symbolizing a legendary artist standing alongside the essential tools of her historic craft.
October 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics in 1968.

What she started as a backyard project grew into a global phenomenon. The first Special Olympics hosted 1,000 athletes in Chicago. Today, it supports millions of athletes across >170 countries

She died #OTD in 2009. #SpecialOlympics
A charming photograph of Eunice Kennedy Shriver (1921–2009), the influential founder of the Special Olympics, embracing a smiling young athlete. Shriver stands behind the youth, wrapping her arms forward in a warm, supportive gesture. Her hands rest on the athlete's shoulder, and she holds a gold medal that hangs from a ribbon around the athlete's neck. Shriver has shoulder-length brown hair, and an open, joyous smile revealing her teeth. She wears a thick navy winter jacket with a plum collar showing. The athlete, also smiling broadly toward the camera, wears a brown and white knit beanie and a green hooded sweatshirt. In the blurry background, snowy outdoor slopes and a spectator in winter ski gear indicate a Special Olympics Winter Games setting. The composition emphasizes a strong emotional bond, projecting a triumphant and heartwarming mood that highlights Shriver’s lifelong legacy of fostering inclusion and celebrating athletic achievement for people with intellectual disabilities.
August 11, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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78th Birthday and still a stage goddess

Happy Birthday to the amazing Kate Pierson, one of the lead singers and founding members of the B-52s, born today in 1948.

#punk #punkrock #newwave #katepierson #theb52s #history #otd
April 27, 2026 at 3:48 AM
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Happy birthday to the Hubble Space Telescope, launched from the Kennedy Space Center #OTD in 1990. Here's to a remarkable 35 years of imaging the Cosmos. 🧪 🔭 ⚛️

Leave your favorite Hubble images in the replies!
False color image of the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) in Cassiopeia.A ghostly blue bubble sits among golden orange clouds of gas, punctuated by sharp violet pinpricks – young stars. Spiral galaxies NGC 4038 and NGC 4039 –– the Antennae Galaxies. White, blue, and red swirls of stars from two disrupted spiral galaxies captured mid-collision, with messy lanes of dark gas and dust stretching between their bright yellow cores. The globular cluster NGC 1866 in the Large Magellanic Cloud. A jewel box of tightly clustered white, blue, and red stars. False color image of the Lagoon Nebula captured by Hubble for its 28th anniversary in 2018. Red, purple, blue, green, yellow, and orange clouds surround a region of active star formation, with our view obscured by dark molecular clouds.
April 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

-- James Baldwin, who died #OTD 1987
December 1, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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Microbiologist & stem-cell researcher Dr. Ann Tsukamoto co-patented a process to isolate human hematopoietic stem cells, 1991.

Her work laid the literal groundwork for modern regenerative medicine and cancer treatment. She was born #OTD in 1952.

#WomenInSTEM #medsky
A color photograph of Dr. Ann Tsukamoto (1952–present), the pioneering biologist and stem-cell researcher whose co-patented process to isolate human hematopoietic stem cells revolutionized regenerative medicine and cancer therapeutics. Dr. Tsukamoto smiles warmly directly at the camera, her expression radiating intelligence, approachable confidence, and a proud, serene mood. She has shoulder-length, wavy grey and silver hair parted slightly to the side, framing her face. She wears a structured, dark grey or olive-green textured tweed jacket with an elegant raised mandarin collar. The background is a soft, beautifully blurred out-of-focus garden setting filled with lush green foliage, fronds, and natural sunlight filtering through the trees. The bright lighting casts a soft glow on her features, highlighting her historic legacy as a monumental figure for women in STEM.
July 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Earthrise.

Taken #OTD 56 years ago.

In terms of seeing that we're all on this one single planet, it's one of the most important photos ever taken.
December 24, 2024 at 10:07 PM
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Actress & producer Viola Davis is one of the few performers to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar & a Tony (EGOT).

She is on TIME's 100 most influential people in the world, 2012 and 2017 & the NYT ranked her 9th on its list of the greatest 21st century actors.

She was born #OTD in 1965. 🎈 #MovieSky
A studio headshot of award-winning actress and producer Viola Davis (born 1965), celebrated historically as one of the few elite performers to achieve EGOT status. Positioned centrally in the frame against a soft, solid dark gray background, she faces forward with a serene, confident expression and a gentle, close-lipped smile. Her dark skin is complemented by elegant makeup, emphasizing her eyes. Her dark brown hair is styled into a voluminous, wavy shoulder-length bob with a subtle side part. She wears a structured, sleeveless white blouse featuring a striking black trim along a deep V-neckline. Small, dangling gemstone earrings catch the studio light, adding a touch of sophistication. The composition is clean and focused, utilizing soft professional lighting that highlights her features. The overall mood is poised, dignified, and empowering, reflecting her monumental legacy in contemporary cinema and theater.
August 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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Happy Birthday to Kathryn 'Kathy' Valentine, songwriter and bassist for the pop punk band the Go-Go's, born on this day in 1959, Austin, Texas

Photo by Pam Martinez at the Roxy Theater in 1981

#punk #punkrock #kathyvalentine #thegogos #womenofpunk #history #punkrockhistory #otd
January 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Happy Birthday to Martina Michele Weymouth aka Tina Weymouth, genius bass guitarist for Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, born on this day in 1950 in Coronado, California

📸 Michael Grecco

#punk #punkrock #postpunk #newwave #tinaweymouth #talkingheads #punkrockhistory #otd
November 22, 2024 at 3:03 AM
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Released 43 years ago today
"Know Your Rights", a single by the Clash from their album Combat Rock.

The Clash-Know Your Rights Live !! US Festival 1983

#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #knowyourrights #history #punkrockhistory #otd
April 23, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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"Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth."

-- Roberto Clemente, who died #OTD 1972 in an airplane crash en route to Nicaragua with relief supplies collected for earthquake survivors.
December 31, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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41 years ago today

Live Aid

#OTD
#LiveAid
July 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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Happy 77th birthday to Kate Pierson, one of the lead singer and founding member of the B-52s

The B52s - Planet Claire FULL HQ Restored

#punk #punkrock #newwave #katepierson #theb52s #history #otd
April 27, 2025 at 4:51 AM