Daily Post — October 15, 2025 (History • Quote • Word)
🗓️ On This Day in History — October 15
- 1990 – Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Cold War. (Britannica)
- 1989 – South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years of confinement. (History.com)
- 1951 – The first episode of “I Love Lucy” aired on CBS, becoming one of television’s most influential sitcoms. (Time and Date)
- 1917 – Mata Hari, a Dutch dancer convicted of being a spy for Germany, was executed by a French firing squad. (OnThisDay)
- 1582 – The Gregorian calendar was introduced in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Poland, replacing the Julian calendar. (Britannica)
📜 Quote of the Day
“Nothing will work unless you do.”
— Maya Angelou (Goodreads)
Takeaway: Dreams only move forward through effort—success is built, not wished into being.
🔤 Word of the Day — optimistic (adj.)
Meaning: Hopeful and confident about the future; expecting the best possible outcome.
Use it:
- “Despite the setbacks, she remained optimistic about the project’s success.”
- “An optimistic mindset helps you see possibilities where others see problems.”
Synonyms: hopeful, positive, confident, upbeat
Antonyms: pessimistic, doubtful, gloomy, cynical
