A Dictionary of Dates by Cyril Leslie Beeching
Which US president was born on 4 July? Columbus sailed the ocean blue in fourteen hundred and ninety-two - but on what day did he set sail? Catherine the Great, Jerome K. Jerome, Baron von Richthofen, Bing Crosby, and Dr Spock were all born on which day of the year? Thoroughly revised and updated for this new edition, Cyril Beeching's book is an informative and entertaining guide to important anniversaries for each day of the year. Births and deaths of the famous as well as significant and unusual events in history Remarkable and fascinating coincidences Chronology of world events from prehistoric times to the present day 'dippers' blissful paradise ...Every single day of the year, plus index of birthdays and chronologies on scientific developments and world events from African hominids to the end of Czechoslovakia.' Observer
dippers' blissful paradise.. Every single day of the year, plus index of birthdays and chronologies on scientific developments and world events from African hominids to the end of Czechoslovakia. Observer
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192800565 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192800566 |
| Title | A Dictionary of Dates |
| Author | Cyril Leslie Beeching |
| Series | Oxford Paperback Reference |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1997-05-08 |
| Number of pages | 350 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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