On This Day

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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 …
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 …
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 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 …
John Walker invented wooden matches
7 Apr

On This Day – April 7th

While April 7th may seem like just any other day at work, school, or even at home, it’s actually a fairly notable date in the calendar. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or otherwise today, here are a few more reasons why April 7th is perhaps more important than it first appears.
National All Is Ours Day - April 8th
8 Apr

On This Day – April 8th

April 8th throws us even further into spring, and with it, there are plenty of interesting historical dates and national occasions to mark and celebrate. If it’s your birthday or any other special day today, enjoy it in style – and in the meantime, here are some fascinating historical facts you might want to mull …
National Unicorn Day - April 9th
9 Apr

On This Day – April 9th

April 9th has proven to be a pretty eventful date throughout history! And thankfully, it’s also a day when we get to celebrate multiple occasions across the nation. Here are some of the most important things you should know about April 9th!
National sibling day
10 Apr

On This Day – April 10th

There’s something so special about April 10th… Can’t you feel it? Then it must be because you don’t know enough about this incredible date! Here are some of the most fascinating things about April 10th, and if you’re celebrating, congratulations!
Popeye
11 Apr

On This Day – April 11th

April 11th is a fairly notable day, even if you’re not celebrating it! We first met the most famous spinach-munching sailor, someone made a really quick trip to Dover, and an icon of music history made their first live performance. Read on to learn why April 11th is such an important day in history!
National Licorice Day
12 Apr

On This Day – April 12th

What can we say about good old April 12th? Chances are plenty of you are celebrating it already – but there’s plenty to say about this date otherwise. The first Hitchcock movie, the start of a war, an iconic rock song, an interview with the undead, and the first person in space – April 12th …
Bet the indian elephant
13 Apr

On This Day – April 13th

April 13th certainly has been a busy one throughout time. Whether you’re looking for comets or celebrating plants, there’s so much to learn. Even if you’re not celebrating today, there are plenty of reasons to pay attention on this special day – here’s why!
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