On This Date is a day-by-day look at important events in history. Arranged by month and day, this book allows the reader to look up any calendar date and find out what famous events happened on that date and what famous people were born on that date.
On This Date is a day by day look at important events in history. Arranged by calendar date, this book guides the reader through the events of the past, as well as numerous famous birthdays, for each calendar day. A must-have for history buffs.
"The Every Day Book of History and Chronology: Embracing the Anniversaries of Memorable Persons and Events in Every Period and State of the World, from the Creation to the Present Time" by Joel Munsell is a log of great and historic events that have happened throughout the year. Divided into 12 sections, one for each month of the year, great people and their achievements are honored in this book, from Roman Consuls to the English parliament.
'On This Day in History' looks back at all 365 days of the year and provides short entries on the most significant events in history that occurred on that day. This book traverses continents and timelines to give its own unique perspective on these historical events, providing fascinating facts and perfect for any history enthusiast.
Have fun and learn history by reading a daily lesson in American colonial history each day. This is the July installment of the 2015 edition of the series American History a Day at a Time. This edition presents the story of the American colonies. American History a Day at a Time - July 2015 focuses on the colonial period of American history. During this time, the British, Spanish and French established colonies on the North American continent. The establishment of these colonies had profound effects on the local Amerindian population. The colonies also played a role in European Wars as the powers jockeyed for supremacy. The European colonial history of the North American continent began in the Fifteenth century. It continued until the beginning of the American Revolution in 1775. The revolution had an impact on the entire world. These colonies turned nation would grow into one of the world's great super powers. The history of the colonial era of settlement is one of humankind's most fascinating stories. History surrounds us. The multitude of historical events that led to this era can seem almost overwhelming. Most people think of history as a list of dates and people that seem almost irrelevant to our daily live. Nothing can be further from the truth. The events of history make us what we are today. Understanding these events and people will help us understand many things in today's world. It you have ever read those "This Day In History" headings in newspapers and on a multitude of websites, you may wonder at the stories behind those brief headlines. American History a Day at a Time - July seeks to do just that, explore the story behind the headlines. Humankind has a history stretching back thousands of years. During this time a huge accumulation of historical events has occurred. This volume deals with dates in March and focuses on the Colonial and Revolutionary period of American History. The history series, American History a Day at a Time seeks to make this vast accumulation of historical knowledge less intimidating. It does this by reducing it to a history lesson a day. By reading and contemplating one event a day, we have the time to try to understand those events that unfolded on those long ago days. Further volumes will cover American history as it unfolds, day by day.
Have fun and learn history by reading a daily lesson in American colonial history each day. This is the June installment of the 2015 edition of the series American History a Day at a Time. American History a Day at a Time - June 2015 focuses on the colonial and early Revolutionary period of American history. During this time, the British established colonies on the North American continent. The establishment of these colonies had profound effects on the local Amerindian population. The colonial history of the British colonies began in the seventeenth centuries. It continued until the beginning of the American Revolution in 1775. The revolution had an impact on the entire world. These colonies would grow into one of the world's super powers. The history of the colonial era of settlement is one of humankind's most fascinating stories. History surrounds us. The multitude of historical events that led to this era can seem almost overwhelming. Most people think of history as a list of dates and people that seem almost irrelevant to our daily live. Nothing can be further from the truth. The events of history make us what we are today. Understanding these events and people will help us understand many things in today's world. It you have ever read those "This Day In History" headings in newspapers and on a multitude of websites, you may wonder at the stories behind those brief headlines. American History a Day at a Time - June seeks to do just that, explore the story behind the headlines. Humankind has a history stretching back thousands of years. During this time a huge accumulation of historical events has occurred. This volume deals with dates in March and focuses on the Colonial and Revolutionary period of American History. The history series, American History a Day at a Time seeks to make this vast accumulation of historical knowledge less intimidating. It does this by reducing it to a history lesson a day. By reading and contemplating one event a day, we have the time to try to understand those events that unfolded on those long ago days. Further volumes will cover American history as it unfolds, day by day.
Offers information on historical events occurring on the current date, compiled by the History Channel. Allows users to search for historical information related to a particular date. Includes Civil War, automotive, and Wall Street history topics.
DATELINE is a book of days for our time - an illustrated guide to every day of the year. This interesting and entertaining book can also be used as a reference source. With one day per page, DATELINE can be used to look up great moments in history, the births and deaths of famous people, and days to remember, as well as related articles and anecdotes, quotations, and photographs. Open DATELINE at any date and find a timely snapshot of the history that occurred on that day.