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Journey through the history of the world, one day at a time!

If you ever wondered what happened on your birthday 100 years ago, or on Christmas in the year 800 or even Halloween several years ago, then this history book is perfect for you! Discover what happened on each day of the year with this fascinating visual adventure through time.

On This Day is not your ordinary history reference book. Inside the pages, you will find the following:

- Key historical events are arranged by their date in the year
- Mixes serious history with fun facts for children and bizarre events
- War, peace, inventions, science, sport, people - all in an eclectic, visual mix
- Birthdays that are shared by famous historical figures and modern celebrities
- A fun, accessible way to enjoy history
- Every main story is presented through great images

Travel back in time and find out all the exciting things that happened around the year from Janu

On this Day

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      Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
      Published 28 October 2021
      ISBN-13 9780241471203
      978-0241471203
      ISBN-10 0241471206
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Journey through the history of the world, one day at a time!

      If you ever wondered what happened on your birthday 100 years ago, or on Christmas in the year 800 or even Halloween several years ago, then this history book is perfect for you! Discover what happened on each day of the year with this fascinating visual adventure through time.

      On This Day is not your ordinary history reference book. Inside the pages, you will find the following:

      - Key historical events are arranged by their date in the year
      - Mixes serious history with fun facts for children and bizarre events
      - War, peace, inventions, science, sport, people - all in an eclectic, visual mix
      - Birthdays that are shared by famous historical figures and modern celebrities
      - A fun, accessible way to enjoy history
      - Every main story is presented through great images

      Travel back in time and find out all the exciting things that happened around the year from Janu

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