Calendar: August 2018
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Monday 30
World Cup Day
On this day in 1966, England won the World Cup! Check out our PE-themed activities.
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Tuesday 31
JK Rowling born
The author of the successful Harry Potter series was born on this day in 1965. See our activities and resources for inspiring creative writing.
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Wednesday 01
Lammas
Festival of the first wheat harvest.
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Thursday 02
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Friday 03
Christopher Columbus
On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus left for his voyage to discover America.
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Saturday 04
Anne Frank Discovered
On this day in 1944, Anne Frank and her family were discovered hiding in a secret attic by the Nazis. Find out more.
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Sunday 05
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Monday 06
Alfred Tennyson
On this day in 1809, this famous poet was born.
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Tuesday 07
Chimney Sweeps Act 1840
The act prohibited the employment of children under 16 by chimney sweeps.
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Wednesday 08
Great Train Robbery (1963)
In 1963 thieves held up a mail train in Buckinghamshire, stealing £2.6 million.
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Thursday 09
Construction of the Tower of Pisa begins (1173)
On this day in 1173 construction of the (Leaning) Tower of Pisa began. It took two centuries to complete.
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Friday 10
The UK's hottest day
On this day in 2003, the town of Brogdale in Kent reached 38.5°C, the highest temperature ever recorded in the UK. Talk to the children about the importance of protecting themselves from the sun on hot summer’s days.
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Saturday 11
Enid Blyton's Birthday
Popular children’s author, born on this day in 1897. On-line resources
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Sunday 12
Most complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex discovered
On this day in 1990, ‘Sue’ – the most complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex – was discovered in South Dakota.
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Monday 13
John Logie Baird born (1888)
John Logie Baird, the first person to demonstrate a working television was born on this day in 1888.Online resources
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Tuesday 14
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Wednesday 15
End of World War II
On this day in 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s acceptance of the terms of the Potsdam Declaration, effectively ending World War II. Find war-themed activities and resources.
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Thursday 16
Elvis Presley dies (1977)
‘King of Rock and Roll’ Elvis Presley died at the age of 42 on this day in 1977
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Friday 17
First hot air balloon crossing of the Atlantic Ocean (1978)
On this day in 1978 three American balloonists made the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by hot air balloon.
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Saturday 18
National Fire Service established (1941)
Created in August 1941 by the merger of the national Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) and local authority fire brigades. Resources about fire
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Sunday 19
Liberation of Paris - World War II (1944)
An uprising by the French resistance against the occupying German army began on this day in 1944.
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Monday 20
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Tuesday 21
James Cook claims Australia (1770)
On this day in 1770 Captain James Cook claimed ‘New South Wales’ in eastern Australia for Great Britain.
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Wednesday 22
First English Civil War begins
The first English Civil War, between the Parliamentarians and Royalists, began on this date in 1642.
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Thursday 23
Abolition of the slave trade
Today is UNESCO’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
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Friday 24
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Saturday 25
Galileo Galilei demonstrates first telescope
On this day in 1609, Galileo demonstrated the first telescope. Why not investigate in class how a telescope allows us to see objects more closely?
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Sunday 26
Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain
On this day in 55BC, Caesar’s army invaded Britain for the first time. Take a look at our resources on the Romans.
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Monday 27
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Tuesday 28
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Wednesday 29
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Thursday 30
Antony Gormley
On this date in 1950, the British sculptor was born. He is famous for his public works, such as The Angel of the North.
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Friday 31
Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales was killed in a car crash in Paris on this day in 1997.
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Saturday 01
World War II begins in Europe
Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler invaded Poland, on this date in 1939, beginning the war in Europe. Explore our war-themed activities and resources.
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Sunday 02
Great Fire of London
More than 13,000 houses and 87 churches including St Paul’s Cathedral were destroyed in the fire which took place in London in 1666. It was finally put out on 6th September. Take a look at our Great Fire of London resources.