Days of the Year fun facts

The Planet Mars
28 Nov

On This Day – November 28th

November 28th doesn’t seem like that big a deal unless you’re celebrating it for personal reasons. That said, there are actually plenty of great excuses to mark the occasion – and in this guide, we’ve brought together some historical facts, some famous birthdays, and a quick introduction to the star sign of the day. Let’s …
interesting facts about sea turtles
27 Nov

On This Day – November 27th

November can be a draining month for many of us. For many people living in the upper hemisphere, it’s a month with no school holidays, shorter days, and darker weather. But it is also a wonderful month full of interesting events and historical moments. For example, here are some of the most interesting things about …
interesting facts about thanksgiving
26 Nov

On This Day – November 26th

November 26th – just another day, right? Well, we’re smack-bang in the middle of the holiday season in the US, but if you live elsewhere and you’re looking for something to mark the day with, we have you covered. Let’s take a look at some fun facts about November 26th and run through a few …
feminism
25 Nov

On This Day – November 25th

November 25th is here already, which means we’re right at the edge of the holiday season! December is just around the corner, and for many of us in the upper hemisphere, the nights will be getting colder. However, there’s lots to learn about this otherwise mysterious month. We’ve rounded up some of the most fascinating …
sumatran rhino
23 Nov

On This Day – November 23rd

November 23rd isn’t just another dark November day! In fact, it is an incredibly important date to people all over the world – it might well be a special day for you for personal reasons – in which case, take a load off and celebrate your big day by clueing yourself in on these surprising …
facts about the 1960s
22 Nov

On This Day – November 22nd

By the time we’ve reached November 22nd, most of us are just counting the days till the end of the month so we can start focusing on the festivities that December brings. However, before you let today go by too fast, maybe take some time to see what actually makes it one of the most …
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21 Nov

On This Day – November 21st

We’re officially in the last ten days of November, and boy, is there a lot to cover! But let’s start with today, November 21st, and why it is such an important date. If it’s your birthday today, many happy returns – we’re here to share some historic events and famous birthdays with you. There’s also …
Facts about racism
20 Nov

On This Day – November 20th

It’s official – we are now well into the last third of November, and that means we are edging ever closer to Christmas. However, there are plenty of other reasons to continue marking November’s dates on the calendar, with November 20th proving to be a popular date for millions of people all over the world. …
interesting facts about men
19 Nov

On This Day – November 19th

November 19th is a popular day for millions of people worldwide, especially for those celebrating birthdays and special occasions! Otherwise, it’s a great opportunity to look back at some seriously interesting moments in history. If you are celebrating for any reason today, we share some famous birthdays in our guide below, and fill you in …
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18 Nov

On This Day – November 18th

The holiday season edges ever closer, and it hardly seems like we’ve spent any time in November at all! However, here we are at the 18th – the weather’s turning colder, and the leaves are falling in the upper hemisphere, and as it happens, there’s lots to unpack about today in history. If you’re celebrating …
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17 Nov

On This Day – November 17th

Although November 17th may just be an ordinary day to you, to others, it is an incredibly important occasion. It has serious cultural and historical significance – and while you might not be celebrating it yourself, we have all the reasons why 11/17 is worth remembering right here. Keep reading for some famous birthdays and …
Flying Gang of pirates
15 Nov

On This Day – November 15th

Where is the year going? It seems like fall only arrived a week or so ago, and yet, the festive season will soon be upon us. We’re already halfway into the month, but before we look too quickly to the second half, here are some of the most interesting things to know about November 15th!
Facts about Diabetes
14 Nov

On This Day – November 14th

It’s hard to believe that we’re approaching the middle of November already! However, before you let the month – and the rest of fall – fly by, now’s a great chance to look back at some of the most exciting moments from history that unfolded on this very date. At the end of this guide, …
hypnosis
13 Nov

On This Day – November 13th

November 13th isn’t just another day. In fact, if it falls on a Friday, you might well assume it’s a day to be extra careful around bad luck! However, we have plenty of other reasons why November 13th is worth marking in your diary, including a few fascinating historical events and some famous birthdays. Let’s …
remembrance day
11 Nov

On This Day – November 11th

Most of us know November 11th as one of the most important dates in history. It’s a day for many of us to consider peace and the lives lost to maintain it. But November 11th has a lot of history beyond that, too. Here are some of the most important things to know about November …