Birthday Flashback vs Codex History

Birthday Flashback reveals everything that happened on the day you were born. Discover major historical events, famous people and holidays that share your date, in a simple, modern and delightful app. With Birthday Flashback, you can: Explore historical events for any day of the year See famous birthdays – athletes, actors, musicians, writers, scientists, leaders and more Discover holidays and observances that fall on the same day as your birthday View fun statistics: how many events, births and holidays happened on your date Use quick date buttons (Today, Random date, major holidays and famous dates) to explore with one tap Save your favorite dates (birthdays, anniversaries, special moments) and revisit them anytime Share your discoveries with friends and family using the built‑in share button Enjoy a modern interface with dark mode, smooth animations and subtle haptic feedback All information comes from the Wikimedia “On This Day” API. No account is required. Some anonymous data and ads may be used to support development, as explained in the privacy policy. Whether you love history, trivia, or you’re simply curious to know “what happened on the day I was born?”, Birthday Flashback makes discovering your date’s story fun, fast and addictive.

Explore history one day at a time. Codex History brings the past to life with curated events, fascinating biographies, and immersive story arcs — all free, no account required. WHAT HAPPENED TODAY? Discover real historical events, births, and deaths that happened on this exact date — sourced from Wikipedia and refreshed every day. Tap any event to read the full article. STORY ARCS Dive deep into history's greatest chapters: the Silk Road, the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, World War II, the Cold War, and more. Each arc is told through bite-sized cards you can read in minutes, then test yourself with a built-in quiz. SEARCH HISTORY Search across curated stories, your saved events, and Wikipedia's full article library — all from one place. SAVE & REVISIT Bookmark any event to your personal collection. Swipe to remove. Your saved events are always available offline. FEATURES • Today in History — events, births & deaths for any date • 13+ curated Story Arcs with quizzes • Full Wikipedia article search • Resume where you left off in every story • Best quiz score tracking • Daily reminder notifications • No ads. No account. No subscription. History is not just dates and names — it's the story of how the world became what it is. Start yours today.