Introduction
REST API for historical events, births, and deaths
Day in History API
A comprehensive REST API that provides historical events, notable births, and deaths for any day of the year. Our data is sourced from reliable internet sources and fine-tuned with advanced AI models to ensure accuracy and reliability for your applications.
Features
- 🗓️ Historical events for any date in the calendar year
- 👤 Notable births and deaths with biographical information
- ⚡ Premium API access with significantly higher rate limits
- 📚 Comprehensive documentation with interactive examples
Rate Limits
| User Type | Rate Limit |
|---|---|
| Free | 10 requests/hour |
| Premium | 1,000 requests/hour |
Quick Start
Get Today's Historical Events
GET https://api.dayinhistory.com/v1/today/events/Get Today's Notable Births
GET https://api.dayinhistory.com/v1/today/births/Get Today's Notable Deaths
GET https://api.dayinhistory.com/v1/today/deaths/Get Historical Events for a Specific Date
GET https://api.dayinhistory.com/v1/events/january/15/Get Notable Births for a Specific Date
GET https://api.dayinhistory.com/v1/births/december/25/Get Notable Deaths for a Specific Date
GET https://api.dayinhistory.com/v1/deaths/april/14/Authentication
For premium access with higher rate limits, include your API key as a Bearer token in the Authorization header:
Authorization: Bearer your_api_key_hereNext Steps
- Explore the API endpoints to see available functionality
- Learn about authentication and premium features
- Check out example responses in each endpoint documentation