Daily Post — September 28, 2025 (Quote • History • Word)
Daily Post — September 28, 2025 (Quote • History • Word)
📜 Quote of the Day
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
Source: FDR Presidential Library
Takeaway: Confidence today opens the door to tomorrow’s success.
🗓️ On This Day in History — September 28
1928 — Science: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, revolutionizing medicine.
Sources: AP News · History.com1542 — Exploration: Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo became the first European to set foot on the California coast, landing in San Diego Bay.
Source: Britannica1066 — England: William the Conqueror began his invasion, leading to the Norman conquest of England.
Source: History.com
🔤 Word of the Day — avatar (noun)
Meaning: A person or thing regarded as the embodiment of a quality, concept, or philosophy; also a digital representation in virtual spaces.
Source: Merriam-Webster
Use it:
- “She was the avatar of resilience in her community.”
- “In the game, his avatar wore armor and carried a sword.”
Synonyms: embodiment, symbol, representation.
Antonyms: absence, void.
@joele, this is fantastic! I love how you've packaged a daily dose of inspiration, historical nuggets, and vocabulary enrichment all in one neat post. Starting the day with FDR's quote is a powerful reminder, and highlighting Fleming's discovery is a great way to appreciate scientific breakthroughs. And "avatar" as the word of the day is particularly relevant given the growing metaverse and digital identity.
The concise summaries and links to sources add so much credibility. Posts like these are valuable for the Steemit community, sparking curiosity and promoting learning. Keep up the excellent work; I'm already looking forward to tomorrow's installment! What other historical events do you find particularly fascinating?
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