On This Day

National Caramel Popcorn Day - April 6th
6 Apr

On This Day – April 6th

Unless it’s your birthday or you’re marking it in any other way, April 6th tends to get lost in the calendar as just another typical day. But, history tells us that it is by no means an ordinary spot in the calendar – it was a huge day for exploration and award-giving, and you may …
Brendan Fraser
5 Apr

On This Day – April 5th

April 5th is no day to ignore! So much has happened on this all-important date throughout history, and there are even a few national holidays that are worth honouring, too. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about April 5th!
National School Librarian Day
4 Apr

On This Day – April 4th

April 4th seems like every other day – right? Sunshine, spring flowers, even rain showers depending on where you are in the world. However, today’s pretty impressive for a variety of different reasons! Happy birthday if you’re celebrating today, but otherwise, here are a few notable reasons why we should all remember April 4th for …
National Film Score Day - 3rd April
3 Apr

On This Day – April 3rd

We’re getting into the “spring” of things now, as April 3rd brings with it a host of historical landmarks, sweet treats, and reasons to celebrate. Let’s take you through why April 3rd is such a notable date, even if you may not believe it!
rainbow flag
2 Apr

On This Day – April 2nd

April 1st tends to take a lot out of us, but for many throughout history, April 2nd was a much more important date. Here are some of the most fascinating things to have ever taken place on April 2nd.
April Fools Day - April 1st
1 Apr

On This Day – April 1st

Many of us think of one thing when we think of April 1st – it’s time to break out the pranks. But, as it happens, many very serious and exciting things also took place on this very date! Here are some of the most interesting things to have ever taken place on April 1st.
Fun facts about March 31st
31 Mar

On This Day – March 31st

We’ve made it to the end of March! However, for many of us, spring is only just underway – and we have a whole new month of April adventures to look forward to. Here are some fascinating facts about March 31st, and why it’s a date you might want to mark.
pencil and eraser
30 Mar

On This Day – March 30th

We’re heading towards the end of March now, which of course means the dreaded (yet slightly fun) April Fool’s Day is on the rise… but for now, March 30th really deserves its own time in the limelight. If you were born today, you share a birthday with a popular US game show and an important …
mermaid
29 Mar

On This Day – March 29th

If it’s your birthday and you’re celebrating today, congratulations! You share your special day with lots of famous folks – and what’s more, there are plenty of historical events that took place today. Let’s take a closer look at March 29th, and why it’s a day we should all be keeping in mind for future …
facts about Diabetes Type 1
28 Mar

On This Day – March 28th

March 28th may not sound like the most interesting date in the calendar, but there are actually plenty of reasons why we should mark it! Whether you’re visiting us today because it’s your birthday, or you’d like to know more about what today means from years gone by, we’ve got a ton of great facts …
billie holiday and duke display performing
27 Mar

On This Day – March 27th

What’s going down on March 27th? Quite a lot, actually! We’re fast approaching the dreaded April Fools’ Day, but until then, March 27th has plenty to share with us in terms of historical facts. Let’s get started and dive in!
Gerald Holtom's Peace symbol
26 Mar

On This Day – March 26th

March 26th throws us right into spring, and believe it or not, it’s a pretty notable day in its own right! Below, we’ll take you through some of the most fascinating moments from March 26ths in years gone by, share some famous birthdays, and we’ll let you in on your star sign, too. Let’s take …
Medal of Honor Day
25 Mar

On This Day – March 25th

We’re starting to move out of early spring in the upper hemisphere – the days may get brighter or darker depending on where you are! March 25th may not seem like a particularly special date to recall, but there are plenty of historical events worth marking, as well as special days to observe. Let’s take …
UFO sighting
24 Mar

On This Day – March 24th

March 24th – a big day for UFO spotters and people who really strive to achieve! It may well be a special day of your own today – but there are also plenty of other reasons to mark this date on your calendar. Let’s take a look at why March 24th is so notable from …
The Olympic and Titanic
23 Mar

On This Day – March 23rd

What makes March 23rd so unique? Plenty of things, in fact. Maybe you know someone who has a birthday today – or maybe you mark it yourself for a completely different reason! The clocks have leaped forward, and we’re heading into spring. Brighten up your day with a few fascinating facts about March 23rd and …