Dimensions
230 x 300 x 32mm
Have you ever wondered what historical events occured on the day you were born? Or which famous people share your birthday? What are some of the most important dates in the history of the world?
'On This Day' devotes a page to each day of the year. The entries in this book are chosen for their landmark place in our history, for their power to inspire or simply to show the quirky side of humanity.
Some people and events in the book are well-known, others are less well-known: there is a balance between the old and the young, the living and the dead, men and women, and between many ethnicities and nationalities.
Features:
- historic milestones - space missions, battles and revolutions
- birth dates of important figures - from Charles Dickens to Mao Zedong
- dates of famous inventions, discoveries and creations
- premiere dates for major art works, concerts and theatrical events
- and much, much more!
Many events in this book will rekindle personal memories and clarify special moments in time. With over 3,000 entries, 'on This Day' is a fascinating resource of landmarks of our time.
