On This Day · Daily history

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One real event from history on today's date, with every fact checked against two independent sources. Family-friendly, at 7am your time. SMS for Australian mobiles or email worldwide.

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Real SMS sample · 19 OctoberOn this day, 19 October 2017: Canadian astronomer Robert Weryk discovered 'Oumuamua, the first known interstellar object detected passing through the Solar System. Reply STOP to end

— THE PROBLEM

History can feel like a long list of dates to remember. One story from this day gives you something small to discover and share.

What you get every morning

Today, in history

One real event that happened on today's date.

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Every fact checked against two independent sources.

A shared discovery

Family-friendly history to talk about over breakfast.

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You enjoy discovering something new
You want a short, family-friendly moment from history

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A short event at 7am in your state’s time zone.

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A daily history email at 7am in your selected time zone.

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Is this sample from today?

No. This is an approved example for 19 October. Your daily message follows the calendar.

How do you know the facts are true?

Every event must appear with the same date and year in two independent sources before it is written up, and every sentence is checked against those sources. If a day cannot be checked, we send nothing that day rather than guess.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. We choose science, sport, culture and discovery - no wars, disasters or crime.

SMS or email - which should I pick?

SMS is a short version for Australian mobiles. Email is a slightly longer version, available anywhere in the world.

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SMS: reply STOP. Email: use the cancellation link in any email. Either way, billing stops and nothing more is sent.

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