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bird’s eye view of the atlantic ocean
8 Jun

On This Day – June 8th

June 8th is by no means just another day in the calendar. It’s a brilliant day to start thinking about our gorgeous planet, to look back on some fascinating European history, and even to break out a bikini! Here’s everything we know about this fantastic date…
fun facts about mozart
8 Jun

10 Marvellous Facts about Mozart

Whether you are a genuine fan of classical music or not, you have likely heard of one of the all-time greats, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This legendary composer created some of the best-known songs of all time, a vast majority of which are still used and listened to today! But how much do you honestly know …
The Pub Crawl
7 Jun

On This Day – June 7th

June 7th has proven to be a very important date throughout history all over the world! It also happens to be a pretty special day for chocolate ice cream lovers, fans of the French monarchy, and Shakespeare enthusiasts. We won’t just leave you hanging… here’s why!
Yo-yo toy
6 Jun

On This Day – June 6th

June 6th is a hugely important day for many different reasons. The most important, perhaps, is that it marks D-Day, one of the most crucial moments in World War II that helped see Allied forces push back against Nazi Germany. However, there are plenty of other reasons to mark June 6th, too – and here …
AIDS Day
5 Jun

On This Day – June 5th

June 5th is more than just another summer’s day for us here in the upper hemisphere. It’s a notable day for trainspotters, environmentalists, and fans of Jim Carrey movies. Let’s take a deeper dive into what makes June 5th so great – and why you’ll want to remember this date for years to come.   …
January 7th - On this day
4 Jun

On This Day – June 4th

June 4th is actually a pretty cheesy day – we’ll explain why shortly! However, it’s also a highly important day in world history and politics, as well as a great day for celebrating our pets. If you’re already celebrating a birthday, congratulations – but here are some more reasons why June 4th is so notable.
facts about egg
3 Jun

On This Day – June 3rd

June 3rd is more than just another day. It’s a great day to try some sweet apple juice, dig out your old school globe, and to start preparing for the summer bites and bugs to come. Of course, there are also plenty of historical events that took place today, too – so let’s take a …
interesting facts about Hong Kong
2 Jun

On This Day – June 2nd

Ready for another red hot day of summer? Well, you are if you live in the upper hemisphere – it’s pretty cool elsewhere in the world! June 2nd is not just a great day for Geminis, but also one where we remember the coronation of one of the world’s longest-ever standing monarchs, and mark the …
National Olive Day - 1st June
1 Jun

On This Day – June 1st

June 1st welcomes us into a fantastic new month of summer – with plenty more sunny days ahead! It’s also a big historic day for plenty of reasons – and if you are celebrating already today, congratulations! Here’s a clutch of the most important reasons to remember June 1st for time to come.
interesting facts about parrots
31 May

On This Day – May 31st

So, you’ve finally reached the end of the month! But before we head too hastily into June, it’s important to take the time today to consider what this date means and has meant to so many people throughout history! That, and it’s an important date for Harry Potter lovers, parrot fanciers, and dentists! Here’s all …
Gordon Ramsay
30 May

On This Day – May 30th

Just two more days to go before June! But don’t skip over May 30th too quickly! Today, we look closely at cocktails, creativity, and motorcycle jumps – and happy birthday if you’re celebrating, too!
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29 May

On This Day – May 29th

So, we’ve nearly reached the end of the month, but May 29th is far more than just a day on the way to June! Today, we take time to remember those we’ve lost, and, believe it or not, to start stocking up on paper clips. Here’s everything you’ll want to know about May 29th.
Last Supper by Leonardo
28 May

On This Day – May 28th

May 28th is a pretty important date to remember, regardless of what you already have planned for the day ahead! It’s remembered for meat-themed celebrations and computing firsts – but what else can we learn about this surprising day in the spring calendar?
sunscreen application
27 May

On This Day – May 27th

So you thought that May 27th was just another day? How wrong you are – regardless of whether or not you’re celebrating today, May 27th is ideal for learning more about war and civil rights history, as well as enjoying a grape popsicle or two! Here are some big reasons why May 27th is always …
paper airplane
26 May

On This Day – May 26th

May 26th is a day for sunshine, heading to the beach, and making the most of spring while it’s with us. Otherwise, it’s a great occasion to celebrate paper aeroplanes, to break out some cheesecake, and to remember the world’s most famous vampire. Here’s May 26th in all its glory.