Daily Post — November 19, 2025 (History • Quote • Word)
🗓️ On This Day in History — November 19
- 1493 – Explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the island of Puerto Rico during his second voyage to the Americas. (Britannica)
- 1863 – U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches in American history, at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. (History.com)
- 1969 – Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean became the third and fourth men to walk on the Moon. (Time and Date)
- 1990 – Pop group Milli Vanilli was stripped of their Grammy Award after it was revealed they did not sing on their album. (OnThisDay)
- 2007 – Amazon released the first Kindle e-reader, revolutionizing the way books were distributed and read digitally. (Britannica)
📜 Quote of the Day
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
— C.S. Lewis (Goodreads)
Takeaway: The past is fixed, but your next choice can rewrite your future.
🔤 Word of the Day — courageous (adj.)
Meaning: Possessing or showing bravery; able to face fear, danger, or adversity with confidence.
Use it:
- “The firefighter’s courageous act saved several lives that day.”
- “Be courageous enough to follow your convictions, even when they’re unpopular.”
Synonyms: brave, valiant, bold, fearless
Antonyms: timid, cowardly, fearful, hesitant
