18 Jan
On this day fun facts
17 Jan
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 …
16 Jan
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 …
15 Jan
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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!
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 …
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.
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…
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.
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 …
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 …
4 Jan