On This Horrible Day in History

Author: Deary, Terry

For National Curriculum Key Stage 2

Published on 16 September 2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Horrible Histories' series.

Hardback | 160 pages
198 x 129 | 0g

On This Horrible Day in History takes 365 very

ordinary days and asks, 'What's the VERY

worst that could happen?'

Jam-packed with Horrible facts for every single day of

the year, this hilariously Horrible book is the perfect gift for

fans of history and fans of the horrible, ancient or not-so ancient.

Maybe your dad shares his birthday with Guy Fawkes,

or your brother shares his with Ivan the

Terrible... Maybe this year, Christmas is marked with the

Romans unexpectedly obliterating rioters, or the last day

of the school year is overshadowed by a very much expected beheading.

Anything could happen! With a foul and fascinating fact for every

day of the year, you'll find yourself

returning to this book again and again.

illustrated throughout and packed with horrible

stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits

included

perfect for anyone looking for a fun

and informative read 

Horrible Histories has been entertaining children

and families for generations with books, TV, stage

shows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny Horrible

Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.