On This Day-The History of the World in 365 Days (Color Illustrated Hardcover)

A day by day collection of more than 8,000 events, historical figures, news items, milestones, birthdays, and anniversaries for every day of the year. Packed from cover to cover with fascinating facts, quotable information, special dates, new makers, and movers and shakers, On this day is a unique colander of the people and events that made history. It also includes excerpts from famous diaries, letters and speeches, extra ordinary events and useful trivia.