On this day in history
Every day in history, something remarkable happened. Today is no exception.
On This Day in History gives you eight questions about a real historical event that took place on today’s date, from ancient battles and royal dramas to scientific breakthroughs and moments that changed the world. Each question comes with a fact you might not know, so even if you get one wrong, you’ll leave knowing something new.
One event. Eight questions. One play per day. Come back tomorrow and your weekly score tracker will show how you’re doing across the week.
FAQs
How does On This Day in History work?
On This Day in History is a free daily history quiz matched to today’s date. Each day a different historical event is featured, along with eight multiple choice questions about it. You can play once per day, and your scores are tracked across the week so you can see how you’re doing from Monday to Sunday. No sign-up or account is needed.
Does the quiz change every day?
Yes. A new quiz appears each day, matched to something that actually happened on that date in history. Events span thousands of years and cover every part of the world, from ancient Rome to 20th-century politics, from scientific discoveries to moments of cultural change. Come back on any day of the year and you will find a different event waiting for you.
Can I play On This Day in History more than once?
Each quiz can be played once per day. Once you have completed the quiz, your score is saved and the quiz locks until the following day. Your results for the week are shown in the score tracker above the quiz so you can see your Monday to Sunday record at a glance.
How difficult are the questions?
The eight questions range from fairly accessible to genuinely challenging, so there is something for everyone. Questions cover the event itself, its historical context, the key people involved and its lasting legacy. You do not need to be a history expert to enjoy the On This Day in History quiz, but a broad general knowledge will certainly help. Even if you find a question tricky, each answer comes with a short fact to add to what you know.