This Day
What happened on this date in other years, and what people celebrate on it. The same page for everyone on Earth today.
Three scenes
1697
BornGiovanni Antonio CanalItalian painter of landscapes (1697–1768)
1885
BornNiels BohrDanish physicist (1885–1962)
1939
BornHarry KrotoBritish chemist (1939-2016)
Then & Now
This date about 100, 50 and 10 years ago, next to today.
About 100 years ago
1931
About 50 years ago
1973
About 10 years ago
2018
Celebrated on this date
- Republic Day
former official holiday in East Germany
- Day of Revenge
former public holiday in Libya, renamed to Day of Friendship
- World Day for Decent Work
More from this date
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