Leo fun facts

Fun Facts about the Leo Star Sign
26 Jan

15 Lively Facts About Leo Star Sign

If you were born between the dates of July 23rd and August 22nd, then you are fortunate enough to call yourself a Leo! Bold and sometimes brash, some of the quieter signs don’t always gel well with the Zodiac lions – but once you have the right people around you, you are fiercely protective of …
Gandhi
22 Aug

On This Day – August 22nd

If it’s your birthday today, or you’re marking a special anniversary, congratulations! August 22nd happens to be a pretty important day around the world for a variety of reasons, and in this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know. Stay tuned for some historical moments, famous birthdays, and international celebrations.
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
21 Aug

On This Day – August 21st

August is very slowly coming to an end, but if you’re lamenting the end of sunshine (or the chill if you’re in the southern hemisphere), there’s still plenty left to learn about this fabulous month. Below, we’ve collected a stack of facts about August 21st, and if it’s your birthday, you can also check who …
Facts about Slavery
20 Aug

On This Day – August 20th

August 20th takes us deeper into the end of the summer for those of us in the upper hemisphere – but beyond that, it’s actually a fairly notable day. Check out some of our facts about August 20th regarding historical moments, famous birthdays, and even a few occasions you may want to mark on your …
facts about Orangutan
19 Aug

On This Day – August 19th

Unless it’s your birthday or an important anniversary in your life, August 19th may seem like just another date on the calendar. As always, however, there’s something special to remember about today – and if you follow our date guides regularly, you’ll know that by now! Let’s take a look at some major historical moments, …
World Breast Cancer Day
18 Aug

On This Day – August 18th

What’s so special about August 18th? A better question would be what isn’t so special – even if you’re not marking today as a birthday, anniversary, or other type of celebration, there are still plenty of reasons to look back on August 18th to see what unfolded. Let’s dive in and take a look at …
Double Eagle II
17 Aug

On This Day – August 17th

If you ask anyone what’s so special about August 17th, very few of us would actually have an answer. And, how wrong we would all be! August 17th is one of the most important dates of the year, and we have all of the reasons why below. Congratulations if you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary …
Norwuz celebration or Parsi New Year
16 Aug

On This Day – August 16th

As we’re nearing the end of summer in the upper hemisphere, the last thing you are going to want to do is look at the calendar. However, that can be a real shame as you might miss out on some of the most important dates of the year! Take August 16th, for example – below, …
New York Yellow Taxi Cab
15 Aug

On This Day – August 15th

We have officially made it midway through August. For some of us, that means our vacations are about to begin, while for others it generally means that they’re coming to a close. However, August 15th is about far more than taking time away – as you’re about to see, there have been plenty of historical …
fun facts about lizards
14 Aug

On This Day – August 14th

No one really likes counting down the dates during summer (as it is right now in the northern hemisphere), but you should take the time today to think about August 14th! Whether or not it’s an important day for you personally, there are more than a few reasons why this date has gone down in …
Manhattan Project Trinity
13 Aug

On This Day – August 13th

August 13th may seem just like any other summer date, but there’s more to today than meets the eye. If you’re not already celebrating a special occasion today, we’ve rounded up some of the most interesting facts and figures about August 13th that you’re going to want to keep in mind for the years to …
The Glorious Twelfth 
12 Aug

On This Day – August 12th

August 12th is a day for reflection. Take the time to look back on this date throughout history and see what makes it so special! You may also find a few international holidays that are worth celebrating, too – even if you don’t have any personal reasons to mark the occasion yourself.
Hip Hop Day
11 Aug

On This Day – August 11th

Is August 11th an important day for you? Statistically, it’s a very important day for millions of people celebrating birthdays today – but there are a few other reasons why this otherwise innocuous date is worth marking in the calendar. Below, we’ve lined up some of the most important historical events that unfolded today, as …
Hong Kong
10 Aug

On This Day – August 10th

It’s official – we’ve hit the double digits in August. That means summer is going by fast, and we need to make every day count! August 10th, as always, is yet another day where there’s lots to take into account – important ceasefires, forest fires, and independence days abound. Let’s take a close look at …
Nagasaki nuclear bombing
9 Aug

On This Day – August 9th

If August 9th doesn’t ring any particular bells for you, it really should! So many incredible things have happened on this date, and we have all of the information right here for you. Here are some of the most important things you need to know about August 9th – and congratulations, too, if you’re marking …