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.