Author: Deary, Terry
For National Curriculum Key Stage 2
Published on 16 September 2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Horrible Histories' series.
Hardback | 160 pages
135 x 207 x 20 | 258g
A year. 365 days. What's the worst that could happen?
Well, quite a lot, as it goes. On This Horrible Day
in History is full of horrible (but true) stories, one for
each day of the year.
Maybe this year, Christmas is marked with the Romans unexpectedly
obliterating rioters…
Maybe you share your birthday with Guy Fawkes…
Maybe your dog shares his with Ivan the Terrible…
In Horrible Histories, anything could happen. With a
foul and fascinating fact for every day of the year,
On This Horrible Day in History is a book that will
have you laughing while you return to it over and over. History
– it never grows old.
illustrated throughout and packed with horrible
stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits
included
perfect for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage
shows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.