Daily Post — November 28, 2025 (History • Quote • Word)

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🗓️ On This Day in History — November 28

  • 1520Ferdinand Magellan and his fleet entered the Pacific Ocean, becoming the first Europeans to sail from the Atlantic to the Pacific. (Britannica)
  • 1895 – The first American automobile race was held in Chicago, covering 54 miles from the city to Evanston and back. (History.com)
  • 1919Lady Astor became the first woman to take a seat in the British House of Commons. (Time and Date)
  • 1967 – The first pulsar was discovered by Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Antony Hewish, revolutionizing astronomy. (OnThisDay)
  • 2010WikiLeaks began releasing U.S. diplomatic cables, exposing global political secrets and sparking international controversy. (Britannica)

📜 Quote of the Day

“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.”
— Vincent van Gogh (Goodreads)

Takeaway: Success grows from steady, thoughtful steps — every small effort compounds into greatness.


🔤 Word of the Day — kindhearted (adj.)

Meaning: Having a kind and sympathetic nature; showing warmth and compassion toward others.

Use it:

  • “The kindhearted nurse comforted every patient with genuine care.”
  • “Be kindhearted not because people deserve it, but because compassion defines you.”

Synonyms: compassionate, benevolent, gentle, considerate
Antonyms: cruel, harsh, selfish, unfeeling