What's So Great About December 31st

Know someone whose birthday, anniversary, or special day falls on December 31st? 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 31st.

A few things you'll learn: New Year's Eve: the whole world counts down to midnight. 1759: Arthur Guinness signs a 9,000-year lease on a Dublin brewery. 1853: Guests eat dinner inside a life-size model dinosaur in London.

There's a kids' page, a 25-question trivia quiz with an answer key, and a "Your December 31st" time capsule page to fill in. The opening gift page lets you finish the sentence "The best thing about December 31st is..." and sign it with love. It's a thoughtful present for Capricorn birthdays, history buffs, trivia lovers, and anyone who wants to feel more special on their day.