I love knowing what happened on a certain day on all different years in history. So, I have a lot of fun creating worksheets that tie today into yesterday. I also enjoy getting to see what was happening in different places all around the world about the same time.
There are many ways to creatively use this timeline database. If you want a history-themed way to brush up on math, click on Type of Activity-Math from the links below. If you want to focus your study on World War II, choose the timeline from the War Timelines below. PLEASE NOTE: I did my best not to overlap categories, so World War II facts are only in the World War II timeline, not in world history. South American History is found only in the South American History timeline, etc. This may change depending on the feedback I hear from you!
You are welcome to use the search box in the timeline grid below (click on the magnifying glass in the right corner of the table), but please remember to use general keywords to get the best result. You are also welcome to use any of the focused timelines I’ve created for you listed below.
A few special notes – this is by no means a comprehensive timeline of world history. That would take tens of thousands of entries, and while this timeline is growing, we’re not there yet! Please know I am continuing to add worksheets and activities. If there are dates or events you’d like me to consider creating printables for, please drop me a note at writebonnierose (at) gmail (dot) com or leave me a comment and let me know!
I hope you enjoy the WriteBonnieRose.com timeline!
Focused Timelines
Timeline by Month:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Worksheet Age Ranges:
Ages 5-7, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-13, High School (Ages 14-18)
Type of Worksheet/Activity
Board Game, Coloring, Copywork, Geography, Math, Notebooking, Science, Short Story/Read Aloud, Writing Prompts
Regional/National Timelines:
African History, American History, Asian History, Australian History, Canadian History, Central American and Caribbean History, English History, European History, New Zealand History, Russian History, South American History, World History
War Timelines
Civil War (American), Mexican-American War, Persian Gulf War of 1991, Revolutionary War (American), Spanish-American War, War of 1812, World War I, World War II
Miscellaneous Themes
Authors and Literature, Explorers, Holidays, Inventions, Missionary Work, Science, Space, Sports
All Timeline Facts and Resources
Some of the images on this page, like that adorable puppy on the March 20, 1985, date fact about the Iditarod, are used courtesy of EduClips. Thanks, EduClips!