Days of the Year fun facts

Fun facts about Elvis Presley
21 Apr

On This Day – April 21st

Past mid-April, we’re usually greeted with blooming flowers, greener trees, and lovely warm days. But, as history has shown us, a lot can happen on April 21st, including national holidays and groundbreaking historical moments! Here’s everything you need to know about April 21st!
Weed
20 Apr

On This Day – April 20th

April 20th takes us well past the middle of the month and even deeper into spring – but what other secrets and facts does today hold? You may not be celebrating today, but regardless, let’s take a look at why April 20th remains so historically important!
facts about French Bulldogs
19 Apr

On This Day – April 19th

April 19th may sound like just another day in the calendar, but you’d be surprised at some of the secrets hiding in plain sight! Revolutions were started, a red diamond was bought, and today we chow down on the best of flavours – garlic! Keep reading to find out what makes April 19th so special!
Vatican State Clock Tower
18 Apr

On This Day – April 18th

Whether you’re celebrating columnists or linemen, or you want to learn more about the American author who earned the highest honour in France, April 18th has it all! What else happened on this exciting day? Congratulations if you’re celebrating, and let’s dive into some serious knowledge…
On This Day in History - Airbus A380 January 18th
17 Apr

On This Day – April 17th

April 17th is full of fun facts and historical tidbits that might just shock you! Whether you’re reading up on this guide for your birthday, or you’re simply interested in what today was famous for going back decades, we’re here to give you the lowdown. Keep reading and we’ll fill you in on all you …
fun facts about african elephants
16 Apr

On This Day – April 16th

April 16th has definitely been one for the record books! From pioneering flights to broken records and accidental experiments, there are lots to learn about this otherwise innocuous date! Happy birthday if you’re celebrating today – and if not, keep reading for some facts about April 16th regardless!
Notre Dame gargoyle
15 Apr

On This Day – April 15th

April 15th takes us into the middle of this short month, and pretty much lines us up for the middle of spring, too! You may already mark April 15th as a special day. If you don’t, we’ve lined up some fantastic facts and interesting features about today that might just interest you. Take a look …
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!
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 …