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This Day in History
A 365-Day Tour of History's Most Fascinating, Important and Strange Facts and Figures
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From the Ides of March to the 40-minute war and the Great Molasses Flood, discover what extraordinary events took place from January 1 to December 31 with This Day in History.
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From the Ides of March to the 40-minute war and the Great Molasses Flood, discover what extraordinary events took place from January 1 to December 31 with This Day in History.
Have you ever wondered what happened on your birthday hundreds of years ago? This Day in History is perfect for history buffs and trivia fans alike. This fascinating book covers the most important, unknown, and bizarre events in history, including: the very first strike ever recorded on November 14th, 1152 BC in ancient Egypt; the founding of national I Hate Coriander Day on February 24, 2019; and the UFO battle over the German city of Nuremberg on April 14, 1561.
Inside youβll find:
- Key historical events from ancient to modern times
- Fascinating, bizarre, and unexplained events
- Birthdays of famous historical figures and celebrities
- Major technological and scientific milestones
Take a tour of world history one day at a time with This Day in History.
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ISBN: 9781646433629
Publisher: HarperCollins Focus
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 June 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Cider Mill Press Book Publishers LLC
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 204.0mm
Weight: 661g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Cider Mill Press is an independent publisher of high-quality cookbooks, elegant wine and spirits projects, humorous parodies, classic children's books, and more.
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