7 Mar
History
7 Mar
On This Day – March 7th
March 7th completes our first week in March and brings us a lot of history, national holidays, and historic birthdays to celebrate! You may well be welcoming an occasion or two of your own today – but regardless of how you choose to spend it, here are some of the most interesting things about March …
6 Mar
On This Day – March 6th
March 6th brings us closer to spring and the clocks moving us forward – but what’s so special about this particular date? Naturally, millions of us are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries today – but it’s also a big day for sporting history, opera firsts, and global discoveries. Let’s dive deep into what happened on March …
5 Mar
On This Day – March 5th
March 5th may feel like an ordinary work or school day, but the truth is that there’s a lot to celebrate, a lot to remember, and a surprising number of facts to keep in mind! For example, did you know Elvis ‘quit’ the army this day back in 1960? With that thought, here are some …
4 Mar
On This Day – March 4th
March 4th may well be a special day for you already, but did you know there’s lots to mark and celebrate today going on elsewhere? From Presidential firsts to big moments in opera, we’ve brought together some of the most fascinating historical tidbits from March 4th going back decades. Here’s what you need to know …
3 Mar
On This Day – March 3rd
March 3rd is a step closer to spring, and for many people, it’s a great day for celebrating – but what about some of the interesting historical events that took place today going back years? Who do you share a birthday with? Let’s take a look at March 3rd in a little more detail.
2 Mar
On This Day – March 2nd
Ever wondered what went down on March 2nd in years gone by? Whether it’s your birthday, a special anniversary, or otherwise, there are tons of great reasons why today’s worth remembering. Keep reading for the full lowdown on why March 2nd is a date you’ll want to keep in your diary.
1 Mar
On This Day – March 1st
March 1st can often feel like the first day of spring, just knowing that we’re entering a month where the days will get longer, the sun will get warmer, and we’ll be that much closer to the summer! But it’s also proven to be a day of great historical importance! Here are some of the …
28 Feb
On This Day – February 29th
If it’s the 29th of February, then it’s Leap Day, and it’s been four years since we last took February to the max, and we’re doing it again today! That’s right – the 29th of February only comes around once every four years, so let’s see what has happened throughout history on this elusive day!
28 Feb
On This Day – February 28th
On February 28th in history, we saw the creation of a ghost word, discovered the structure of DNA, and witnessed the end of M*A*S*H! Read on to find out what else happened on the (sort of) last day of February – and what it means if you were born today.
27 Feb
On This Day – February 27th
Are you celebrating today? Pokemon, Polar Bears, and a singer’s cloned dog… February 27th has been one for the history books – and here’s why!
26 Feb
On This Day – February 26th
On February 26th we caught “Thriller” fever, there were a million seeds in a vault in Norway, and we chose today to write a letter to an elderly person. But that really isn’t the full extent of this important date! What else happened on February 26th?
25 Feb
On This Day – February 25th
From the first dollar bill to the win that created a boxing legend – February 25th has been anything but boring! What else happened on this day throughout history? Read on to find out…
24 Feb
On This Day – February 24th
A historic royal engagement, the discovery of a dinosaur embryo, and the retirement of a controversial world leader… there’s a lot that’s gone down on February 24th over the years! Here are just a few of the most interesting things which have happened on February 24th – and congratulations if you’re celebrating today!
23 Feb