On this day : facts and trivia for every day of the year /
Published by : Times Books, (Glasgow : ) Physical details: 372 p. : 19 cm. ISBN:9780008313623.Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Paro College Library | 032.02 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | E19115 - E19119 | Available | E19117 | |
Paro College Library | 032.02 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | E19115 - E19119 | Available | E19118 | |
Paro College Library | 032.02 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | E19115 - E19119 | Available | E19119 |
Includes index.
Do you know when the Duke of Albemarle arranged Britain’s first boxing match, between his butler and his butcher? Or when the first speeding fine was issued for exceeding 2 mph in a built-up area?
The Times On This Day is a fascinating delve into often significant, and sometimes unusual, moments throughout history.
From the Register section of The Times , discover the connections between people, events and places across the centuries and learn intriguing facts about world and British history and popular culture.
A day-by-day approach to the key events for each day across the years
Familiar and lesser-known events are connected across the ages
Uncover little-known historical facts about your own special dates
Educational and entertaining facts in equal measure
Contains a helpful index arranged by year to help you find those key event anniversaries
These fascinating facts, trivia, events, milestones and landmarks are selected from the fields of history, warfare, politics, medicine, science, sport, space exploration, literature, popular culture, etc. Together they offer a blend of key events that have shaped world history or society in one form or other.
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