Today in History:

31 BC - Final war of the Roman Republic: Battle of Actium - off the western coast of Greece, forces of Octavian defeat troops under Mark Antony and Cleopatra
1666 - Great Fire of London begins at 2am in Pudding Lane, 80% of London is destroyed
1789 - US Treasury Department established by Congress
1901 - VP Theodore Roosevelt advises, "Speak softly & carry a big stick"

A Saint's Feast Day:       St. Antoninus

Martyr and hermit. Antoninus is listed as a stonemason in Aribazus, Syria. He denounced the pagan practices of his fellow townspeople and went to live as a hermit for two years. Antoninus then returned to his village and destroyed the pagan idols. He fled the town and built a church in Apamea, Syria, where he was murdered. Both Apamea and Pamiers claim this saint.

Daily Quotes:

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.  Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."  -Helen Keller

"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.  Happiness never decreases by being shared."  -Buddha