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Best On This Day History Apps

181+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 181+ on this day history apps on iOS, 17 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for On This Day History

Calendarium - About this Day#1

Calendarium - About this Day by Piotr Knapczyk

This day Now and in History
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(2.2K ratings)
Free
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Discover historical events, holidays, and astronomical data for any given day. This app provides daily insights into history, sunrise/sunset times, moon phases, and planetary alignments without requiring an internet connection.

What We Love

  • 👍 Interesting historical information
  • 🔍 Links to Wikipedia for more details
  • 🗓️ Displays sunrise/sunset times and day/week numbers
  • 🗓️ Covers events from ancient times to present day

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Events only go up to 2015, app may no longer be supported
  • 📅 Can only view current day, no ability to browse past/future dates
  • 🌍 Focuses heavily on negative/tragic events, could use more positive content
On This Day#2

On This Day by Daniel Hollis

History Events Daily
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.5(184 ratings)
Free
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Discover historical events that occurred on any given day. Search for specific historical occurrences and expand your knowledge of the past. This app provides daily historical insights.

History Events - On this day#3

History Events - On this day by Le Minh Nguyen

Today in history
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.5(351 ratings)
$0.99
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Discover historical events, famous birthdays, and notable deaths for any date. Access over 100,000 entries offline, with links to Wikipedia for deeper dives. Get daily event notifications and easily share interesting facts.

More On This Day History apps to explore

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On This Day In History.
On This Day In History.
On This Day In History.
by 晶晶 殷
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

Discover historical events daily through an engaging, story-like interface. Explore curated history routes, revisit past years, and easily access Wikipedia articles. Save your favorite moments and share them with friends.

Story Reel feedCurated history routesYear and calendar browsing
🔍 Reference
(1)
free
5
On This Day - Historic Events
On This Day - Historic Events
On This Day - Historic Events
Learn history on-the-go
Free
📚 Education
(0)
6
History Daily: On This Day
History Daily: On This Day
History Daily: On This Day
Events & Famous Birthdays
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
OTD: On This Day
OTD: On This Day
OTD: On This Day
Learn each day from history
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
Today In History Lite Edition
Today In History Lite Edition
Today In History Lite Edition
Top historical events, daily.
Free

Discover significant global events, births, deaths, and holidays from history daily. Explore iconic moments through images, headlines, and quotes from historical figures. Share facts and trivia with friends and family.

Daily historical eventsQuotes from historical figuresImages of historical events
📚 Education
(845)
free with in-app purchases
9
On This Day - History Facts
On This Day - History Facts
On This Day - History Facts
Daily Events & Timeline
$1.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
10
History Events Today
History Events Today
History Events Today
On this day
Free

Discover historical events, famous birthdays, and notable deaths for any given date. Access over 100,000 entries offline, with links to Wikipedia for more in-depth information. Share interesting facts with friends via social media or email.

Historical events, birthdays, and deathsOffline access to 100,000+ entriesJump to any date on a calendar
🔍 Reference
(444)
ad-supported
11
On This Day : History & Facts
On This Day : History & Facts
On This Day : History & Facts
Today in History Daily
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
On This Day: History&Birthdays
On This Day: History&Birthdays
On This Day: History&Birthdays
by JK-SCIENCE CO., LTD.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
On This Day Rewind
On This Day Rewind
On This Day Rewind
revisit photos from past years
Free

Rediscover memories from your photo library taken on this date in previous years. Browse photos by year, view EXIF data, and see locations on a map. Get daily reminders and share your past moments with a date caption.

Browse photos by yearView EXIF metadataSee photo locations on map
📷 Photo & Video
(22)
free with in-app purchases
14
Today - On this day in History
Today - On this day in History
Today - On this day in History
Daily Historic Moments
$1.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
15
On This Day: History & Events
On This Day: History & Events
On This Day: History & Events
Daily Facts, Births & Deaths
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
History •
History •
History •
Today Happening in History
Free

Explore historical events that occurred on this day. Access information from diverse global sources and languages, with options to personalize the app's appearance. Tap on any event for further details and related links.

Chronological daily eventsMultiple language sourcesBrowse events with navigation
📚 Education
(2.7K)
ad-supported
17
On This Day: History Facts
On This Day: History Facts
On This Day: History Facts
Daily births, deaths & events
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
18
What's Happened On This Day
What's Happened On This Day
What's Happened On This Day
by NERALAB SRL
Free

Explore historical events, notable births, deaths, and recurring holidays for any specific date. Save your favorite discoveries and share them with friends. Available on Apple Watch and iPhone.

Discover historical eventsView notable births and deathsTrack recurring holidays
🔍 Reference
(30)
free
19
TDIH: This Day In History
TDIH: This Day In History
TDIH: This Day In History
by Alexandru Muresan
Free

Discover significant global events, interesting facts, and notable moments from history daily. This app provides curated content, including births and deaths, with engaging visuals to deepen your understanding of the past.

Daily historical event discoveryIntriguing trivia and factsNotable births and deaths
📚 Education
(4)
free
20
History Memo: On This Day
History Memo: On This Day
History Memo: On This Day
Daily historical events-facts
Free
📚 Books
(0)

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