On This Day: Facts and trivia for every day of the year

Product Description Delve into a wealth of famous events, significant sites and momentous births and deaths. Choose a day of the year and discover the fascinating array of people, places and happenings for which it is notable. This day-by-day compendium provides a rich assortment of anniversaries from throughout the centuries and across the world. A day-by-day approach to the key events for each day across the years Uncover little-known historical facts about your own special dates Contains a helpful index arranged by year to help you find those key event anniversaries Previously published as The Times On This Day. About the Author James Owen is an author, historian and journalist who has written regularly for The Times for the last 20 years.