An epoch which lasted from about 34 million years ago until about 23 million years ago.
Oligocene
Fact of the Day
Before signing the trade embargo against Cuba, John F. Kennedy got his press secretary to buy him 1,000 Cuban cigars.
Quote of the Day
"Sick men are privileged to tell all their stories and grievances.
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~ John Chamberlain, letter writer, 1613
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.