Capricorn fun facts

World Logic Day - Rubik's cube
14 Jan

On This Day – January 14th

January 14th isn’t just any other day at the start of the year. It’s well-known for helping to give birth to the UN, is a big date for Elvis fans, and it’s also one of the best days of the year to really flex those grey muscles up top. Here are some fun facts about …
National Sticker Day
13 Jan

On This Day – January 13th

Believe it or not, January 13th is no ordinary day, and we have the history to prove it! It’s a day notable for radio firsts, major space missions, and rubber duckies. Yes, you read that correctly. Here are some of the most eventful things to ever happen on January 13th, as well as a handful …
On This Day - January 12th - History
12 Jan

On This Day – January 12th

January 12th is just like any other day, right? Maybe not! It’s remarkable for natural events, military launches, and if you know a redhead… January 12th is the best day of the year to show them your love! Here are some fun facts about January 12th.
National Step in a Puddle Day
11 Jan

On This Day – January 11th

Although you may not be able to think of anything particularly ground-breaking from January 11th (unless it’s your own birthday) it is indeed a very important day! It marks Earhart’s first flight, some famous sporting birthdays, and everyone’s favourite weather feature… the puddle. Here’s some fun facts about January 11th!
National Houseplant Appreciation Day
10 Jan

On This Day – January 10th

We’re just over a week into the New Year – and January 10th brings with it a host of fascinating historical tidbits that may just surprise you. It’s a great day for looking after plants, and it’s also a big date for tea lovers to remember. All will be revealed, in our complete guide to …
National Apricot Day - January 9th
9 Jan

On This Day – January 9th

January 9th – a birthday for millions of people, of course – but it’s also a great day to celebrate static electricity and apricots, of all things! Let’s dive deep into some historic events that took place on January 9th, and which famous people were born just after New Year.
National Joygerm Day - January 8th
8 Jan

On This Day – January 8th

January 8th may not sound like a national day to remember, but there’s plenty of events that unfolded in history on this date – and it’s even National Bubble Bath Day, so why not crack out the suds? Here’s some fun facts and figures about January 8th that may well shock and surprise you…
January 7th - On this day
7 Jan

On This Day – January 7th

There’s already been a whole week of the new year, how time flies! From a solar system shattering discovery, to the first international radio distress signal, January 7th has left many marks throughout the course of history. You don’t need to look far, we’ve found the most interesting facts about January 7th.
National Cuddle Day - January 6th
6 Jan

On This Day – January 6th

There’s so much to remember about January 6th – where do we begin? It’s one of the most notable days in recent history thanks to the infamous attack on the US Capitol in Washington DC in 2021, but looking further back there’s much to learn. Below are some of the most memorable facts about January …
X-ray
5 Jan

On This Day – January 5th

The year may have gotten off to a slowish start, but there’s 360 days left to go! Throughout history, January 5th has seen the birth of litreary classics, the raising of some massive monuments – and perhaps more oddly – it’s the one day of the year you can eat all the whipped cream you …
Driverless vehicles
4 Jan

On This Day – January 4th

Despite Christmas having been and gone, January 4th is always going to be a day to remember! Whether for the first trip to the Moon, a day for eating nothing but spaghetti, or when people first started to groove with four wheels on each foot – here are some of the most exciting reasons to …
Chocolate covered cherries
3 Jan

On This Day – January 3rd

It’s January 3rd – which means there’s 362 days left in the year! But this isn’t any ordinary day – from the birth of the man who created Middle-Earth to the first time Leonardo Da Vinci tried to fly, there are plenty more fun facts about January 3rd you’ll want to tuck into.
National cream puff day - January 2nd
2 Jan

On This Day – January 2nd

January 2nd is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar – which means the new year is still fairly new! But do you know how exciting January 2nd has been throughout history? From the first detailed photograph of the Moon to National Science fiction day in the US, read on for some …
On this day - January 1st
1 Jan

On This Day – January 1st

Happy New Year! January 1st is, of course, the start of a whole new year of prospects and possibilities. Historically, it’s also really interesting to dive into! Once you’ve finished singing Auld Lang Syne, here are some fun facts about January 1st you’ll want to remember.
Frosty looking January setting
19 Nov

12 Jubilant Facts About January

January is a very important month in our western calendar – it’s the start of a New Year, and for many of us, that means writing up all kinds of resolutions and starting new habits after the festive season. However, the month also has some incredible history to it – here are some fun facts …