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Chase’s Calendar of Events 2026: The Ultimate Go-to Guide for Special Days, Weeks and Months

Bloomsbury Academic. 69th ed. Oct. 2025. 752p. ISBN 9798892050876. pbk. $110. REFERENCE
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Representing almost 200 countries, this comprehensive paperback, now in its 69th edition, includes front and back matter (a spotlight on the past, world anniversaries, 2026 events, time zones, hurricane names, U.S. fast facts) along with over 12,000 events and commemorative days. Entries run from a sentence or two (Appreciate a Dragon Day on January 16) to a paragraph (Rosa Parks’s birthday on February 4). Daily entries conclude with a list of notable people who share that birthdate. Boldface type and paragraph indents maintain clarity; spot art and text boxes break up blocks of text. Contact information and websites are included when available.
VERDICT A treasure trove of inspiration for displays and celebration, whether interests run towards Dry Eye Month (July) or Fibonacci Day (November 23).
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