On this day fun facts

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 …
Chicken Soup
12 Nov

On This Day – November 12th

We can practically hear you wonder what makes November 12th so special. After all, it might not be a date on the calendar that leaps out to absolutely everybody! However, there are plenty of great reasons why November 12th is worth remembering, and we have more than a few to share with you right here …
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 …
the Wilmington, North Carolina Coup d’État
10 Nov

On This Day – November 10th

It’s ten days into November, and already so much has happened! It’s hard to believe we’re nearly at the end of the year – but, as always, there are plenty of different things to learn about the days left on the calendar. We’ve rounded up some fantastic reasons why November 10th is so important.
Amazing facts about the 1980s
9 Nov

On This Day – November 9th

November 9th may feel like a dark, rainy day for many of us in the upper hemisphere, but if we can learn anything from history, it’s that today can be full of surprises. It might be your birthday or you might otherwise be celebrating today – but whether you are or not, we’ve brought together …
interesting facts about lungs
8 Nov

On This Day – November 8th

So, November may not be known as the most fun month of the year, but we’d like you to give each day a chance! For example, November 8th is one of the most interesting days of the year! Here are some of the reasons why – and many happy returns if today happens to be …
teddy bear
7 Nov

On This Day – November 7th

So, you’ve made it to the end of the first week of November! But, before you look forward to the rest of the month, take a moment to consider all of the things that have made November 7th so special. Here are some fantastic things to learn about November 7th, and if you’re already celebrating …
Salto Angel Waterfall, Venezuela
6 Nov

On This Day – November 6th

Whether you’re recovering from fireworks from the night before or not, there are plenty of great reasons to mark November 6th in your calendar. If it’s your birthday, we’ll share with you a few famous people you’ll be celebrating alongside – and for those history buffs out there, we have a stack of November 6th …
Cassieopeia
5 Nov

On This Day – November 5th

Remember, remember the fifth of November… gunpowder, treason and plot! But what does that all mean? November 5th is a big day for Brits thanks to a curious national holiday, but there’s many more reasons why November 5th should be remembered and celebrated at all costs. We’ve rounded up some great facts about November 5th …
United Nations Human Rights Committee
4 Nov

On This Day – November 4th

Remember, remember, the fourth of November? Unless it’s your birthday or otherwise personally significant to you, you’d be forgiven for thinking November 4th is just another day. However, this early fall day has plenty of surprises up its sleeve, and there are lots of reasons people all over the world are marking 11/4. In this …
laika soviet dog
3 Nov

On This Day – November 3rd

November isn’t the best-loved month for those of us who just want Christmas to hurry up and arrive – but there are still plenty of reasons to mark each day of this blustery month. If you’re celebrating today, congratulations – there are plenty of different reasons why November 3rd is so well-remembered elsewhere, too. Let’s …
All Souls Day.
2 Nov

On This Day – November 2nd

November 2nd takes us deeper into fall in the upper hemisphere, and it’s also a date in history that many people remember for a variety of reasons. As always, we’re here to clue you in on some of the most interesting events to have taken place today, and to show you who you might be …
All Saints Day, Spain
1 Nov

On This Day – November 1st

Yes – believe it or not, we’re at the very start of November. Where has the year gone, seriously? November 1st brings with it some post-Halloween chills and longer nights for those of us in the upper hemisphere, and as always, there are a few facts and figures you’ll want to know if you’re celebrating …