Overview
"Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe! The world’s date book since 1957, Chase's is the definitive, authoritative, day-by-day resource of what the world is celebrating and commemorating. From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical anniversaries to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2021, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2021 is packed with special events and observances, including National days and public holidays of every nation on Earth The 400th anniversary of the Plymouth pilgrim Thanksgiving The 200th independence anniversary from Spain of its Central and South American colonies. The 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre Scores of new special days, weeks and months Birthdays of new world leaders, office holders, and breakout stars And much more! All from the reference book that Publishers Weekly calls ""one of the most impressive reference volumes in the world."""
Full Product Details
Author: Editors of Chase's
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint: Bernan Press
Dimensions:
Width: 21.90cm
, Height: 3.90cm
, Length: 28.20cm
Weight: 1.751kg
ISBN: 9781641434232
ISBN 10: 1641434236
Pages: 752
Publication Date: 15 January 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"""[All] librarians recognize that there are standard books to keep on hand for ready-reference, despite the perception that you can Google everything. Among them is Chase's Calendar of Events, the most comprehensive reference available on special events, holidays, federal and state observances, historic anniversaries, and more."" ""[T]he definitive guide to all holidays and anniversaries."" ""Chase's is a real library success story . . . it is considered the national resource for identifying special days, weeks, and months. . . . Librarians and patrons will find this work indispensable . . ."" ""In its diversity and inclusiveness, the compilation is an exhaustive guide to the country's ideals and passions."" ""It's one of the most impressive reference volumes in the world."""
Author Information
Chase's Calendar of Events is produced by an in-house team of editors and researchers based in Chicago, IL. Chase's was first published on December 4, 1957, by brothers William and Harrison Chase.
