On This Date

Jannis Guhl Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch

On This Date is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Jannis Guhl. Requires iOS 16.2. Updated June 19, 2026.

Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 9 MB; Age 4+
Updated: Jun 19; 2026 · v1.5.0

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About On This Date

Discover the fascinating events that occurred on this day in history with our app! Get daily random facts about historical events that took place and expand your knowledge. Dive into captivating stories from different years, ranging from political milestones and scientific breakthroughs to cultural moments. Each fact is presented in a concise format, making it easy to explore history in bite-sized pieces. Enhance your understanding of the past and spark conversations with friends. Download now and let history come alive!

What’s new

Version 1.5.0 · Updated June 19, 2026

Ready for the Next Generation This update lays the technical foundation for upcoming improvements to fact generation. We are already using the new OpenAI API with a current GPT model, as well as Apple’s new Foundation Models framework. The result is a more modern architecture, more efficient use of resources, and a solid foundation for much bigger improvements in future releases.

App privacy

The developer, Jannis Guhl, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

Location: Coarse Location
Identifiers: Device ID
Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data

Used for: Third-Party Advertising

App details

On This Date is a free Education app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Jannis Guhl. It requires iOS 16.2 or later, is 9 MB to download and is available in 3 languages. It was first released on June 27, 2023 and last updated on June 19, 2026.

Category: Education
Price: Free
Version: 1.5.0
Size: 9 MB
Requires: iOS 16.2 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English, German, Spanish
Age rating: 4+
Released: June 27, 2023
Last updated: June 19, 2026
Developer: Jannis Guhl

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Alternatives to On This Date

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On This Date vs. alternatives
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On This Date	–	Free	June 19, 2026
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