http://www.infoplease.com/almanacs.html
A comprehensive almanac with sections about history, state facts, sports, geography, business, and many other subjects. Also includes timelines, a word of the day, and a year-by-year listing of events, prizes, and happenings.
http://www.almanac.com/index.php
Classic reference work that contains information and advice about topics such as astronomy, gardening, and the weather.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/index.html
From the New York Times, a listing of historic facts for any given day. Also contains birthdays, for currently famous persons or historical figures.
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