Top 10 ephemeris sites

Ephemeris, these event lists arrived on the same day can be useful resources in genealogy.

Top 10 ephemeris sites


To make genealogy is not that to collect dates is also to immerse yourself in the history and the living environment of your ancestors. Ephemeris can be useful to all genealogists who seek to tell the story of their ancestors, to better understand and understand their lifestyles and the historical-cultural context.

Today we offer 10 useful ephemeris sites, 5 in French and 5 in English (largely usable with a small online translator). Events, quotation of the day, births and deaths ... You will be unbeatable!


1 - Herodot.net - The media of history

A team of history enthusiasts, historians, teachers and journalists shares their knowledge and revive, day after day, the story and its characters.


2 - Wikipedia - Free encyclopedia

Dozens and dozens of events and celebrations over a large historical period.


3 - Picturesque France - From the little to the big story

We find on this site the main events of the detailed day by enthusiasts of history of France and its cultural heritage. 


4 - Ephemeride-day - The essential for your day

Calendar and saints celebrations to celebrate, birthdays and deaths of stars, quote and saying of the day, musical hits, day gardening advice, significant events, top books and films of the day ...


5 - 1 day 1 event - The ephemeris of the day

Also find on this site, the saints to celebrate, the sayings, the proverbs, the national festivals, the birthdays of personalities as well as the important events.


6 - Encyclopedia Britannica (in English) - The generalist encyclopedia

One day in history: the significant events of the day and detailed biographies. The plus? A daily newsletter so as not to miss anything in history.


7 - On this day (in English) - More than 212,000 significant events

A large database of the events of the day. Information about significant events, music, sport, stars birthdays with country research.


8 - Historynet (in English)- The magazine editor on history

Specialist in historical events in the oldest history to the present day.


9 - Time and Date (in English and German) - The international clock

The list of international events of the day with detailed explanations.


10 - The People History (in English) - Free educational resources

An ephemeris site led by enthusiasts thanks to their research in the press, history books, old catalogs and magazines.


With all these resources, history will no longer have secrets for you.

Besides, what events mark your birthday?

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