On This Day

Did you know that on this day, July 26, 1775, the US Postal Service was founded during the Second Continental Congress? Today is known as Holistic Therapy Day, and was the day Sandra Bullock was born. To get you through the last days of July, check out these incredible historical events that all fell on this July 26th. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #July26 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #HolisticTherapyDay

Did you know that on this day, December 31, 1977, Ted Bundy escaped from jail? Today is also No Interruptions Day and Anthony Hopkins's birthday. You probably already guessed this, but today has been a very important day in history, it's the end of a year, but also the start of something new! Here you'll find some interesting facts and events that all happened on New Year's Eve throughout history. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December31 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #NoInterruptionsDay

Did you know that on this day, December 30, 2005, Tropical Storm Zeta formed in the Atlantic Ocean? Today is known as Bicarbonate of Soda Day, and was the day Ellie Goulding was born. Let us quench your thirst for knowledge with these incredibly interesting historical events that all happened on December 30th throughout history. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December30 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #BaconDay

Did you know that on this day, December 29, 1965, Thunderball, the fourth James Bond film, had its UK premiere? Today is known as Pepper Pot Day, and was the day Dylan Minnette was born. December 29 has had an important role in history; you'll be amazed when you see what historical events happened on this special day in history. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December29 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #PepperPotDay

Did you know that on this day, December 28, 2008, Luke Ward launched The Fact Site? Today is known as Call A Friend Day, and was the day Seth Meyers was born. Hold on tight because you're about to discover our top pick of interesting events that all happened on December 28th in history. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December28 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #CallAFriendDay

Did you know that on this day, December 27, 1850, the Hawaiian Fire Department was established? Today is known as Visit The Zoo Day, and was the day Emilie de Ravin was born. If December 27 is a special day for you, you'll want to make sure you check out these historical events that all happened on this day. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December27 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #VisitTheZooDay

Did you know that on this day, December 26, 1996, the largest strike in South Korean history began? Today is known as Thank You Note Day, and was the day Jared Leto was born. Take some time today to celebrate this day by spending a few moments learning about some important events that happened December 26th in history. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December26 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #ThankYouNoteDay

Did you know that on this day, December 25, 1962, the film adaption of To Kill a Mockingbird was released? Today is known as Pumpkin Pie Day, and was the day Justin Trudeau was born. Want to know what happened on this day in history? You're in the right place! Here you'll find facts about important events that happened on this day in history. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December25 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #PumpkinPieDay

Did you know that on this day, December 24, 1818, the Christmas carol Silent Night was first sung? Today is known as Last-Minute Shopper's Day, and was the day Louis Tomlinson was born. You're going to uncover some incredibly important facts and events that happened on this day, including historical events, celebrity births and so much more! #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December24 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #LastMinuteShoppersDay

Did you know that on this day, December 23, 1972, the survivors of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 plane crash were rescued? Today is known as Roots Day, and was the day Harry Judd was born. This day in history has been an interesting one! Here you're going to learn something new about this special day, and what exactly made this day so special. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December23 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #RootsDay

Did you know that on this day, December 22, 1942, the development of the V-2 rocket began? Today is known as Forefathers' Day, and was the day Meghan Trainor was born. Ah, sweet December 22nd, what an interesting day you have proven to be over the years! From disasters, crimes and TV you certainly give it all! Here we're going to look at the events that made this day an interesting one in history. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December22 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #DateNutBreadDay

Did you know that on this day, December 21, 1968, the first manned Moon voyage, Apollo 8, was launched? Today is known as Look On The Bright Side Day, and was the day Samuel L. Jackson was born. From inventions and discoveries and advances in film, TV and space, this day has certainly been an important one in history. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December21 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #LookOnTheBrightSideDay

Did you know that on this day, December 20, 1996, the classic horror film "Scream” was released? Today is known as Games Day, and was the day Jonah Hill was born. This day was certainly an interesting day in years gone by and you're about to discover the good, the bad and the ugly events that all happened on this day. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December20 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #GamesDay

Did you know that on this day, December 19, 1843, A Christmas Carol by English author Charles Dickens was published? Today is known as Look For An Evergreen Day, and was the day Jake Gyllenhaal was born. December 19 has been an important day in history, and we're here to tell you why! Check out these important events that all happened on this day throughout history. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December19 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #LookForAnEvergreenDay

Did you know that on this day, December 18, 2009, James Cameron's "Avatar" was released in the US? Today is known as Bake Cookies Day, and was the day Billie Eilish was born. You're about to unearth the most incredible events that happened on this day throughout the course of history. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #December18 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #BakeCookiesDay