History and defining moments
Stories and turning points associated with September 12th, placed together in an enjoyable journey through time.
A gift made for their exact birthday
The Birthday Book: September 12th
September 12th is more than a square on the calendar. This substantial hardback gathers a world of stories connected to that precise date into one thoughtful birthday gift.
- Completely date-specific - not the same book with a different cover
- Approximately 150 pages to read, share and return to
- Hardback format designed to feel like a proper keepsake
Price£29.99
Buy securely on Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Inside the September 12th edition
The story of one date, seen from every angle
This edition is researched and written specifically for September 12th. Its contents follow the people, moments and cultural memories linked to the date, creating a book that feels personal without needing names or photographs added.
Music, film, television and sport
Culture and entertainment connected to the day, giving readers plenty to recognise, remember and discuss.
Notable people who share the birthday
Remarkable lives linked by the same September birthday and the stories that made them memorable.
A lasting birthday keepsake
A beautifully presented hardback that works especially well for milestone birthdays and for someone who is difficult to buy for.
On this date
Five fascinating facts about September 12th
A small taste of the people, discoveries and defining moments connected to this exact day across history.
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Yax Nuun Ahiin I took the throne as the ruler (ajaw ) of the Mayan city of Tikal.
Read the source - 1846
The English poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning married in secret to avoid their disapproving families before moving to Italy.
Read the source - 1857
The SS Central America sinks about 160 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, drowning a total of 426 passengers and crew, including Captain William Lewis Herndon.
Read the source - 1952
Three boys in Flatwoods, West Virginia, U.S., reported seeing a ten-foot-tall (3 m) monster in the woods while investigating a UFO.
Read the source - 2015
An explosion involving illegally stored mining detonators in Petlawad, India, killed 104 people and injured more than 150 others.
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Historical selections adapted from Wikipedia's Selected Anniversaries pages under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
Questions about this edition
September 12th Birthday Book FAQs
Is the entire book about September 12th?
Yes. The contents are created around this date; it is not simply a standard interior with a different date printed on the cover.
Is it suitable for a milestone birthday?
Yes. Its hardback format and wide range of stories make it an especially thoughtful present for milestone birthdays.
How many pages does it contain?
The completed book contains approximately 150 pages of date-specific material.
Where is the book purchased?
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