What's So Great About December 1st

Know someone whose birthday, anniversary, or special day falls on December 1st? This keepsake trivia book is built around that single date. Inside you'll find the people born on this day, famous weddings, notable remembrances, art, books, movies, TV, music, and sports, plus the weird, wonderful, and just plain bad days in history. It also covers the sweep of world history from the ancient world to modern times, science, space, and business, all pinned to December 1st.

A few things you'll learn: 1955: Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, and the Montgomery bus boycott begins days later. 1990: Workers digging from England and France meet beneath the English Channel. 1959: Twelve nations sign the Antarctic Treaty, reserving a whole continent for peace and science.

There's a kids' page, a 25-question trivia quiz with an answer key, and a "Your December 1st" time capsule page to fill in. The opening gift page lets you finish the sentence "The best thing about December 1st is..." and sign it with love. It's a thoughtful present for Sagittarius birthdays, history buffs, trivia lovers, and anyone who wants to feel more special on their day.