Chase's Calendar of Events is a comprehensive reference guide that provides information on notable events, observances, anniversaries, and holidays occurring each day of the year. It has been published annually since 1957. The 2016 edition highlights events such as the Olympics in Brazil, the 25th anniversary of the USSR collapse, and the 100th anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service. It contains over 12,500 entries across 196 countries and 752 pages of content including astronomy, religious observances, presidential proclamations, and birthdays. The calendar can be found in most library reference sections.

1. CHASE’S
CALENDA
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EVENTS
a ready reference guide

2. What is it?
 Chase’s Calendar of Events is the most
comprehensive and authoritative reference
available on special events, holidays, federal
and state observances, historical
anniversaries and more.
 Thousands of libraries trust Chase’s to
deliver interesting facts every day of the
year.
 Ideal for broadcasters, journalists, PR
professionals, editors, librarians or simply
the curious!
 Chase’s has been in publication annually
since 1957.

3. Accessibility
 This resource is available to patrons of all ages!
 Editions of Chase’s Calendar of Events are for in-
library, reference use only and are not available
for checkout.
 You may find Chase’s in our reference collection
with the assistance of the catalog or a reference
librarian.
 Crown Library call number REF. GT4803 .C48

4. New features
 Each edition features new events.
 Highlights of the 2016 edition:
 The Transit of Mercury
 Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Brazil
 The 25th anniversary of the collapse of the USSR
 The 50th anniversary of the first celebration of
Kwanzaa
 The 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
 The National Park Service’s 100th birthday
 Indiana’s 200th statehood birthday
And more!!!

5. Types of Entries &
Information
 Astronomical Phenomena
 Information about eclipses, equinoxes and solstices, moon phases and other
astronomical phenomena.
 National and International Observances and Civic Holidays
 Chase’s features independence days and public holidays from around the world.
 Religious Observances
 Principal observances of the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Baha’i faiths are
presented with background information from their respective calendars.
 Special Days, Weeks and Months
 Whether its Black History months, National Police Week or National Grandparent’s
da, the annual calendar has myriad special days, weeks and months – and
Chase’s has the most comprehensive listing of them.
 Presidential Proclamations
 Events and Festivals
 Chase’s includes national and international special events and festivals. Sporting,
book, film, food and other festivals, seasonal celebrations and folkloric events and
music outings.
 Birthdays Today
 Living celebrities in politics, the arts, sports and pop culture and included in
“Birthdays Today” following each calendar day.
 Anniversaries
 Includes historic and biographical milestones.

6. Other Features
 Extensive Index
 Spotlights on People
 Highlights major birth anniversaries, for example the
2015 edition marks 125th years since the birth of
Agatha Christie.
 Spotlight on the Past
 Highlights anniversaries of world and US landmarks in
increments of 25 years.
 For example, the 2015 edition marks the 150th
anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.

7. Sample Pages

8. 2016 Edition Specs
 Features 12,500 entries, 196 countries and
every single day of the year.
 752 pages.
 Chase's Calendar of Events 2016: The Ultimate
Go-to Guide for Special Days, Weeks and Months
Editors Chase's - Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc –
2015

9. For more Information
 Please ask your local librarian.
 Speak to Lev Kalmens!