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Did you ever wonder what famous person was born on your birthday, what historical event took place on the day you were born, or what special celebrations took place during your birth month? These CALENDAR SITES offer information about historical happenings, famous birthdays, interesting holidays, and unusual celebrations celebrated throughout a calendar year. These sites are fun to visit! By carefully reading each title, you will know what information is available at that site.
Birthday Trivia: A calendar that tells how each month of the year originated; shows a graphic of each month's birthstone and flower; birthstone and flower meanings are also stated

Free Calendar Templates: This site does not offer calendar information on any date or year, but it allows visitors to download finished Microsoft Word calendars for any date they choose!

Earth Calendar: Find holidays by nation, or by date, or by religion. SEARCHABLE by date, country, or religion

Historic Events and Birthdates: Birthdays of famous people, Historical Newspaper Headlines on the day you were born - SEARCHABLE by month and day

How Old Are You in Days?

Literary Calendar: Author's births, deaths, important literary events - SEARCHABLE by month and day

The History Channel: This Day in History - SEARCHABLE by month and day

Those Were the Days: Events, birthdays, and "chart toppers" for a given day over the last 100 years

Time Capsule: Type in any date and find out what the leading headline was, who was President, the prices of things, academy award winners, and more

What Happened Today in History? - SEARCHABLE by month and day

Who Else Was Born on Your Birthday? Famous people's birthdays (No notations as to claim to fame) - SEARCHABLE by month and day

 

 

...a solar year is the time it takes the earth to move around the sun: 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds?
...the monthly calendar is based upon the solar year?
...the first reliable calendar was invented in Mesopotamia (now Iraq)?
...December was the tenth month in the Roman calendar, and it takes its name from the Latin word "decem?"
...January takes its name from Janus, the Roman god of gates and doors, meaning opening and beginning?
...February received its name from the Latin word "februa?"
...March takes its name from Mars, the Roman god of war?
...the month of April, called Aprilis by the Romans, was given its name because it is the season when buds begin to open?
;...since ancient times May 1 has been the occasion for various celebrations? In the United States May is also a month of celebration because we celebrate May Day, Memorial Day, and Mother's Day.
...scholars aren't exactly certain how the month of June received its name? Some scholars believe that June takes its name from Roman goddess "Juno," while others believe it takes its name from the name of a Roman clan, "Junius."
...July was the month in which Julius Caesar, a Roman emperor, was born, and assassinated? The month was named Julius, in his honor.
...September was the seventh month of the Roman calendar, and it takes its name from the Latin word "septem," meaning seven?
...October was the eighth month of the ancient Roman calendar, and it takes its name from the Latin word "octo," meaning eight?
...Julius Caesar gave November 31 days in his calendar, but that was later changed to 30 days?
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