January fun facts

On This Day – January 18th

January 18th – whether it’s important to you or not, it’s a date that’s linked to all kinds of important historical events. It’s well known in medical fields, civil rights, politics, and even in aviation. Why? Let’s find out below with some fun facts about January 18th.

On This Day – January 17th

Unless it’s your birthday or an anniversary of something dear to you, January 17th may feel like just another ordinary day. But for many throughout history, it’s been eventful, to say the least! It’s famous for scandals, military defeats, and hot-buttered rum. No, really! Here are some of the most important things to have ever …

On This Day – January 16th

From rising empires to scientific discoveries, January 16th has proven to be a pretty interesting date throughout history! While there’s likely millions of important events that have unfolded across the decades and centuries on this date, we’ve crammed in as much as we can into a bite-sized fact file to help clue you in. Here’s …

On This Day – January 15th

January 15th is a special day for millions of birthday celebrators all over the world – but did you know it’s also a huge day for Super Bowl fans, and for those who use Wikipedia daily? Here are some fun facts about January 15th that might just surprise you all the same.

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 …

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

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.

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!

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 …

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.

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…

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …