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What Happened in/on ___?

Where can I find a list of important events from a year or decade in history? How do I find out what happened on my birthday in the past? How do I make a timeline of events for a period in history? Where can I find a history timeline for a country or region?

You will find lots of resources in our almanacs for finding out what happened on a specific day, or in a certain year.

• This Day in History Page will tell you about today's history, but you can also enter any other date for a different list. Or, you can use the Perpetual Calendar and click on any date.
• To find out what happened in a particular year, decade, or century, browse our world history listings, including:
  • Year by Year: 1900 to Present
  • Ancient History
  • World History 1–999 A.D.
  • World History from 1000–1899 (A.D.)
  • World History from 1900–1999 (A.D.)
  • World History from 2000–2005
  • U.S. History Timeline
  • The Millennium Milestones: The 100 Most Significant Events of the Last Thousand Years
  • and the Timeline Archive for timelines on specific topics and events, such as major wars, current events, and entertainment.
• For current events, see 2006 Month-By-Month
• You can find lots of information about events from a particular year by using the search engine. Just type the year into the search box, and click "Go!"

For More on This Topic

• "Today in History" Sites
• History Timelines

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