January 2026
TODAY IN US HISTORY
TODAY IN US HISTORY
superstition
MUSIC
TODAY IN US HISTORY
TODAY IN HISTORY
TODAY IN UK HISTORY
literature
ROYALS
TODAY IN US HISTORY
National Day
COMICS
National Day
POLITICS
LITERATURE
POLITICS
means of transport
TODAY IN US HISTORY
National Day (USA)
National Day
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
AUSTRALIA DAY
SPORT
National Day
CINEMA
National Day
January 2026
NATIONAL DAY
Today in History
This sports event is held annually between February and March. It involves six nations: England, France, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Italy. Can you guess the name of the sport? Look at the clues!
Actions on the pitch
The Six Nations Championship Fans
January 27th Chocolate cake day
Read the recipe, then arrange the pictures in the correct order.
- Preheat the oven and grease a cake tin.
- Mix and heat the butter and chocolate until melted.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl.
- Beat the egg yolks and sugar.
- Add the egg mixture to the chocolate mixture.
- Stir with a spoon.
- Beat the egg whites.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the batter into the tin.
- Bake for 35 minutes at 180°C.
Discuss the following questions with your classmates. Do you like popcorn? Have you ever cooked popcorn? Do you eat popcorn at the cinema? How often do you go to the cinema?
Winnie the Pooh Day takes place on January 18th.How well do you know the characters?
Talk about your past habits:When I was 6 years old, I used to play .... (games) I used to watch... (TV programme)
Make Your Dream Come True Day
Make Your Dream Come True Day is a day to think about your dreams and goals. It is also a day to start working to make them real. Do you have a dream or a goal? What can you do to get closer to it?
On January 28th, we celebrate colourful plastic bricks that snap together to build structures, buildings, vehicles, creatures and machines. What is this national day called?
How many of you have played with LEGO bricks before? What kinds of things have you built?
National Storytelling Week 2025 takes place from 25th January to 1st February. Its goal is to show the importance of storytelling.What do you prefer: telling a story or listening to a story?
vérifier date pour 2027
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31st, 1919. Look at the photo! Why was he famous? Have a guess! Listen. Was your guess correct?
Test your knowledge about baseball!
My first commercial flight was on 21st January 1976.I was able to fly at 1,350 miles per hour, allowing me to travel from London to New York in three hours! What am I?
"I was a pioneer in the car industry, the founder of a car company, a driving enthusiast, and a lover of speed. On January 12th, 1904, I set a land-speed record. Driving a vehicle called '999,' I reached a speed of 91.37 mph across the frozen surface of Lake St. Clair in Michigan, USA. Who am I?"
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shutter published the first Superman comic strip in the US on January 16th, 1939.
How many DC comic characters can you name?
11
10
Click on the pictures to check your answers.
Energy Saving Week runs from 15th to 21st January. It is a UK national campaign to encourage people to save energy.
What was celebrated on January 25th? Listen!
The Gold Rush started on January 24th, 1848when James Marshall found flakes of gold in a river in Sutter's Mill.
In which state did the Gold Rush of 1848 take place? Listen carefully!
January 20th: Many U.S. presidents have been inaugurated on this date. Inaugurations take place at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The inauguration is a ceremony that marks the beginning of a president's four-year term.
He was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States on January 20th, 2009. What's his name?
He was the 32nd President of the United States. He was born on January 30th, 1882. He partnered with Churchill and Stalin against Germany and Japan during World War II. He had the idea of creating the "United Nations". What was his name?
Let's play!
Hogmanay is the Scottish word for New Year’s Eve.
In Scotland people practise "first footing": the first person to enter the house in the New Year with gifts brings good fortune.
shortbread (sablés)
coal (charbon)
ELLIS ISLAND opened on January 1st, 1892. Tell the class what you know about Ellis Island.
Ellis Island: the twelve steps to Freedom
Its construction began on January 5th, 1933. What is the name of this bridge, and where is it located?
He was a singer and an actor.
He was born on January 8th, 1935.
He died on August 16th, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was nicknamed "The King of Rock and Roll". Young people loved the way he danced. He bought a house called Graceland. Today it is a museum. His daughter, Lisa Marie, was married to Michael Jackson.
What was his name?
Who was Amelia Earhart?
What did she do on January 11th, 1935?
Can you name this singer, born in London on 8th January 1947? He was one of the most famous singers of the 1970s.
Alaska became the 49th US State
on January 3rd,1959.
Happy Birthday Tolkien!The English author JRR Tolkien
was born on 3rd January 1892. He wrote The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Characters in The Hobbit
Rowan Atkinson was born on 6th January 1955. Can you name some characters he has played?
- Mr Bean
- a secret agent called Johnny English
- Man in Man vs Bee
- Father Julius in Wonka
Listen and check your guess!
Whose birthday is it? Look at the clues!
Arthur Conan Doyle created the world's most famous detective Sherlock Holmes in 1887. How much do you know about him?
The London address of Sherlock Holmes is4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging.
You are right! The London address of Sherlock Holmes is 221b Baker Street.
You are wrong! The London address of Sherlock Holmes is 221b Baker Street.
In 1893 Conan Doyle killed Sherlock Holmes in “The Final Problem” so he could dedicate more time to his historical novels.
Correct! But Conan Doyle brought Sherlock Holmes back. In The Adventure of the Empty House (1903), Sherlock says he pretended to be dead.
You are wrong! Conan Doyle made Sherlock Holmes die, but later he brought him back. In the story The Adventure of the Empty House (1903), Sherlock explains that he only pretended to be dead.
Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
You are wrong!Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
Correct!Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
Who's this man?What did he release on January 9th, 2007?
His name was Steve Jobs. He co-founded Apple in 1976. He announced the release of the first iPhone on January 9th, 2007.
Hello! It's my birthday today. I was born on 9th January 1982 in England, into an ordinary family but I married a prince. I have two sons and one daughter. Who am I?
You're right! I am Catherine, the Princess of Wales.
How well do you know Catherine's family?
On 15th January 1559, Queen Elizabeth I ascended the
throne of England at the age of 25. Click on her portrait!
This is Queen Elizabeth II!
This is Queen Victoria!
Queen Elizabeth I’s biography is mixed up! Match each important event with the correct date.
Henry VIII
Anne Boleyn
Elizabeth was born on 7th September .
Elizabeth became Queen.
Elizabeth united Protestants and Catholics.
Elizabeth was excommunicated by the Pope.
Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world.
Catholic nobles rebelled against Queen Elizabeth.
England founded the East India Company and began to explore the world.
Mary, Queen of Scots was executed for plotting against Elizabeth.
England defeated the Spanish Armada, Spain’s powerful navy.
The Globe Theatre opened. It showed Shakespeare’s plays and became a symbol of English culture.
Elizabeth died after 45 years on the throne, ending the Tudor Age.
Walter Raleigh began to establish colonies in the Americas.
Anne Boleyn
Elizabeth was born on 7th September .
Henry VIII
Elizabeth was excommunicated by the Pope.
Mary, Queen of Scots was executed for plotting against Elizabeth.
England defeated the Spanish Armada, Spain’s powerful navy.
Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world.
Walter Raleigh began to establish colonies in the Americas.
England founded the East India Company and began to explore the world.
Elizabeth became Queen.
Elizabeth united Protestants and Catholics.
Catholic nobles rebelled against Queen Elizabeth.
Elizabeth died after 45 years on the throne, ending the Tudor Age.
The Globe Theatre opened. It showed Shakespeare’s plays and became a symbol of English culture.
The London Underground opened on 10th January 1863.
It is now simply called the Underground.What's its nickname?
The two largest U.S. political parties are:
What did Roald Dahl publish on 17th January 1964? Observe the clues!
Match the Roald Dahl Books
Anne Brontë was born on 17th January 1820.
Read and choose the correct statement.
Who pronounced this famous speech? Listen!
Martin Luther King Day is on the third Monday of January. What do you know about Martin Luther King? Tell the class, then listen and say what you understand!
Burns Night celebrations in Scotland:
Scottish people celebrate Burns Night on 25th January.
It is the birthday of the Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796).
What do Scottish people do on Burns Night?
Traditional activities to celebrate Burns Night!
Australia Day is on 26th January. It marks the anniversary of the arrival of Captain Arthur Phillip and the first British colonists at Sydney Cove in 1788. How do Australians celebrate Australia Day?
How do Australians and Aboriginal people celebrate Australia Day?
Australian animals
On Sunday 30th January 1972, a march was organized by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association. Approximately 20,000 civilians marched through the town of Derry, Northern Ireland, protesting against the English government. The march was considered illegal by British authorities. The British Army opened fire on the civilian demonstrators, killing seven teenagers and seven adults. This day became known as Bloody Sunday. A key issue in Northern Ireland : Unionists/loyalists want Northern Ireland to remain in the United Kingdom. Irish nationalists/republicans want Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom and join a United Ireland.
Why are murals so important in Derry and in Belfast?
What is special on January 29th in the USA?
This Walt Disney animated film was released
in the US on January 29th, 1959. Click on the correct title!
How many heroes can you name? Click on the posters to check your answers!
World Braille Day on 4th January is celebrated to honor
the birth of Braille’s inventor, Louis Braille.
Big Garden Birdwatch is on the last weekend of January in the UK. What is it about? Have a guess!
National Handwriting Day celebrated on January 23rd encourages people to write. January 23rd was chosen as this is the birthday of John Hancock.
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January 2026
TODAY IN US HISTORY
TODAY IN US HISTORY
superstition
MUSIC
TODAY IN US HISTORY
TODAY IN HISTORY
TODAY IN UK HISTORY
literature
ROYALS
TODAY IN US HISTORY
National Day
COMICS
National Day
POLITICS
LITERATURE
POLITICS
means of transport
TODAY IN US HISTORY
National Day (USA)
National Day
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
AUSTRALIA DAY
SPORT
National Day
CINEMA
National Day
January 2026
NATIONAL DAY
Today in History
This sports event is held annually between February and March. It involves six nations: England, France, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Italy. Can you guess the name of the sport? Look at the clues!
Actions on the pitch
The Six Nations Championship Fans
January 27th Chocolate cake day
Read the recipe, then arrange the pictures in the correct order.
Discuss the following questions with your classmates. Do you like popcorn? Have you ever cooked popcorn? Do you eat popcorn at the cinema? How often do you go to the cinema?
Winnie the Pooh Day takes place on January 18th.How well do you know the characters?
Talk about your past habits:When I was 6 years old, I used to play .... (games) I used to watch... (TV programme)
Make Your Dream Come True Day
Make Your Dream Come True Day is a day to think about your dreams and goals. It is also a day to start working to make them real. Do you have a dream or a goal? What can you do to get closer to it?
On January 28th, we celebrate colourful plastic bricks that snap together to build structures, buildings, vehicles, creatures and machines. What is this national day called?
How many of you have played with LEGO bricks before? What kinds of things have you built?
National Storytelling Week 2025 takes place from 25th January to 1st February. Its goal is to show the importance of storytelling.What do you prefer: telling a story or listening to a story?
vérifier date pour 2027
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31st, 1919. Look at the photo! Why was he famous? Have a guess! Listen. Was your guess correct?
Test your knowledge about baseball!
My first commercial flight was on 21st January 1976.I was able to fly at 1,350 miles per hour, allowing me to travel from London to New York in three hours! What am I?
"I was a pioneer in the car industry, the founder of a car company, a driving enthusiast, and a lover of speed. On January 12th, 1904, I set a land-speed record. Driving a vehicle called '999,' I reached a speed of 91.37 mph across the frozen surface of Lake St. Clair in Michigan, USA. Who am I?"
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shutter published the first Superman comic strip in the US on January 16th, 1939.
How many DC comic characters can you name?
11
10
Click on the pictures to check your answers.
Energy Saving Week runs from 15th to 21st January. It is a UK national campaign to encourage people to save energy.
What was celebrated on January 25th? Listen!
The Gold Rush started on January 24th, 1848when James Marshall found flakes of gold in a river in Sutter's Mill.
In which state did the Gold Rush of 1848 take place? Listen carefully!
January 20th: Many U.S. presidents have been inaugurated on this date. Inaugurations take place at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The inauguration is a ceremony that marks the beginning of a president's four-year term.
He was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States on January 20th, 2009. What's his name?
He was the 32nd President of the United States. He was born on January 30th, 1882. He partnered with Churchill and Stalin against Germany and Japan during World War II. He had the idea of creating the "United Nations". What was his name?
Let's play!
Hogmanay is the Scottish word for New Year’s Eve.
In Scotland people practise "first footing": the first person to enter the house in the New Year with gifts brings good fortune.
shortbread (sablés)
coal (charbon)
ELLIS ISLAND opened on January 1st, 1892. Tell the class what you know about Ellis Island.
Ellis Island: the twelve steps to Freedom
Its construction began on January 5th, 1933. What is the name of this bridge, and where is it located?
He was a singer and an actor. He was born on January 8th, 1935. He died on August 16th, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was nicknamed "The King of Rock and Roll". Young people loved the way he danced. He bought a house called Graceland. Today it is a museum. His daughter, Lisa Marie, was married to Michael Jackson. What was his name?
Who was Amelia Earhart? What did she do on January 11th, 1935?
Can you name this singer, born in London on 8th January 1947? He was one of the most famous singers of the 1970s.
Alaska became the 49th US State on January 3rd,1959.
Happy Birthday Tolkien!The English author JRR Tolkien was born on 3rd January 1892. He wrote The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Characters in The Hobbit
Rowan Atkinson was born on 6th January 1955. Can you name some characters he has played?
Listen and check your guess!
Whose birthday is it? Look at the clues!
Arthur Conan Doyle created the world's most famous detective Sherlock Holmes in 1887. How much do you know about him?
The London address of Sherlock Holmes is4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging.
You are right! The London address of Sherlock Holmes is 221b Baker Street.
You are wrong! The London address of Sherlock Holmes is 221b Baker Street.
In 1893 Conan Doyle killed Sherlock Holmes in “The Final Problem” so he could dedicate more time to his historical novels.
Correct! But Conan Doyle brought Sherlock Holmes back. In The Adventure of the Empty House (1903), Sherlock says he pretended to be dead.
You are wrong! Conan Doyle made Sherlock Holmes die, but later he brought him back. In the story The Adventure of the Empty House (1903), Sherlock explains that he only pretended to be dead.
Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
You are wrong!Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
Correct!Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
Who's this man?What did he release on January 9th, 2007?
His name was Steve Jobs. He co-founded Apple in 1976. He announced the release of the first iPhone on January 9th, 2007.
Hello! It's my birthday today. I was born on 9th January 1982 in England, into an ordinary family but I married a prince. I have two sons and one daughter. Who am I?
You're right! I am Catherine, the Princess of Wales.
How well do you know Catherine's family?
On 15th January 1559, Queen Elizabeth I ascended the throne of England at the age of 25. Click on her portrait!
This is Queen Elizabeth II!
This is Queen Victoria!
Queen Elizabeth I’s biography is mixed up! Match each important event with the correct date.
Henry VIII
Anne Boleyn
Elizabeth was born on 7th September .
Elizabeth became Queen.
Elizabeth united Protestants and Catholics.
Elizabeth was excommunicated by the Pope.
Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world.
Catholic nobles rebelled against Queen Elizabeth.
England founded the East India Company and began to explore the world.
Mary, Queen of Scots was executed for plotting against Elizabeth.
England defeated the Spanish Armada, Spain’s powerful navy.
The Globe Theatre opened. It showed Shakespeare’s plays and became a symbol of English culture.
Elizabeth died after 45 years on the throne, ending the Tudor Age.
Walter Raleigh began to establish colonies in the Americas.
Anne Boleyn
Elizabeth was born on 7th September .
Henry VIII
Elizabeth was excommunicated by the Pope.
Mary, Queen of Scots was executed for plotting against Elizabeth.
England defeated the Spanish Armada, Spain’s powerful navy.
Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world.
Walter Raleigh began to establish colonies in the Americas.
England founded the East India Company and began to explore the world.
Elizabeth became Queen.
Elizabeth united Protestants and Catholics.
Catholic nobles rebelled against Queen Elizabeth.
Elizabeth died after 45 years on the throne, ending the Tudor Age.
The Globe Theatre opened. It showed Shakespeare’s plays and became a symbol of English culture.
The London Underground opened on 10th January 1863. It is now simply called the Underground.What's its nickname?
The two largest U.S. political parties are:
What did Roald Dahl publish on 17th January 1964? Observe the clues!
Match the Roald Dahl Books
Anne Brontë was born on 17th January 1820. Read and choose the correct statement.
Who pronounced this famous speech? Listen!
Martin Luther King Day is on the third Monday of January. What do you know about Martin Luther King? Tell the class, then listen and say what you understand!
Burns Night celebrations in Scotland: Scottish people celebrate Burns Night on 25th January. It is the birthday of the Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796). What do Scottish people do on Burns Night?
Traditional activities to celebrate Burns Night!
Australia Day is on 26th January. It marks the anniversary of the arrival of Captain Arthur Phillip and the first British colonists at Sydney Cove in 1788. How do Australians celebrate Australia Day?
How do Australians and Aboriginal people celebrate Australia Day?
Australian animals
On Sunday 30th January 1972, a march was organized by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association. Approximately 20,000 civilians marched through the town of Derry, Northern Ireland, protesting against the English government. The march was considered illegal by British authorities. The British Army opened fire on the civilian demonstrators, killing seven teenagers and seven adults. This day became known as Bloody Sunday. A key issue in Northern Ireland : Unionists/loyalists want Northern Ireland to remain in the United Kingdom. Irish nationalists/republicans want Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom and join a United Ireland.
Why are murals so important in Derry and in Belfast?
What is special on January 29th in the USA?
This Walt Disney animated film was released in the US on January 29th, 1959. Click on the correct title!
How many heroes can you name? Click on the posters to check your answers!
World Braille Day on 4th January is celebrated to honor the birth of Braille’s inventor, Louis Braille.
Big Garden Birdwatch is on the last weekend of January in the UK. What is it about? Have a guess!
National Handwriting Day celebrated on January 23rd encourages people to write. January 23rd was chosen as this is the birthday of John Hancock.