Chase's Calendar of Events 2021: The Ultimate Go-to Guide for Special Days, Weeks and Months

by Editors of Chase's

Overview

Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe!

The world’s date book since 1957, Chase's is the definitive, authoritative, day-by-day resource of what the world is celebrating and commemorating.

From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical anniversaries to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past.

Completely updated for 2021, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips.

2021 is packed with special events and observances, including

• National days and public holidays of every nation on Earth
• The 400th anniversary of the Plymouth pilgrim Thanksgiving
• The 200th independence anniversary from Spain of its Central and South American colonies.
• The 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre
• Scores of new special days, weeks and months
• Birthdays of new world leaders, office holders, and breakout stars
• And much more!

All from the reference book that Publishers Weekly calls "one of the most impressive reference volumes in the world."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641434249
Publisher:	Bernan Press
Publication date:	10/27/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	752
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Chase's Calendar of Events is produced by an in-house team of editors and researchers based in Chicago, IL. Chase's was first published on December 4, 1957, by brothers William and Harrison Chase.

Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction
Spotlight on 2021 Anniversaries and Events
Spotlight on the Past: 1921 1946, 1971, 1996
Spotlight on World and American Anniversaries: Mexican and Central American Independence (200 years), The Plymouth Pilgrim and Wampanoag Harvest Celebration (400 years), Clara Barton Birth Anniversary (200 years), 2021 Major State Anniversaries (Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Utah), Chicago and Peshtigo Fires of 1871 (150 years), Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 (100 years), 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on America (20 years)
Spotlight on People
Spotlight on 2021 Events: Holy Year at Santiago de Compostela, United Nations: 2021 International Years, 36th America's Cup, Flight of the Cicadas, Sporting Events Moved from 2020 to 2021

Calendar of Events: Jan 1-Dec 31, 2021

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Calendar Information for the Years 2021-2023
Perpetual Calendar
National Days of the World for 2021
Selected Special Years: 2000-2021
Chinese Calendar
World Map of Time Zones
Universal, Standard and Daylight Times

Leap Seconds
Astronomical Phenomena for the Years 2021-2023
The Naming of Hurricanes
Some Facts about the US Presidents
Some Facts about the United States
State Governors/US Senators/US Supreme Court
Some Facts about Canada
Some Facts about Mexico

Presidential Proclamations

2021 Special Months
Looking Forward
Major Awards Presented in 2019-2020
Index
Accessing the Companion Website

Editorial Reviews

"In its diversity and inclusiveness, the compilation is an exhaustive guide to the country’s ideals and passions."

The Washington Post

[T]he definitive guide to all holidays and anniversaries.

The Wall Street Journal

"[All] librarians recognize that there are standard books to keep on hand for ready-reference, despite the perception that you can Google everything. Among them is Chase’s Calendar of Events, the most comprehensive reference available on special events, holidays, federal and state observances, historic anniversaries, and more."

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