Founded in 1957 by brothers William Chase and Harrison Chase, Chase’s Calendar of Events has become the most comprehensive and authoritative reference available in the world on special days, weeks, and months; special events; national and international holidays; federal and state observances; religious observances; celebrity birthdays; astronomical phenomena; major sporting events and more. Included are important historical and biographical anniversaries as well. Chase’s Calendar of Events is now produced by an in-house team of editors and researchers based in Chicago, IL. McGraw-Hill Education has published Chase’s since 1984. “Chase’s Calendar of Events remains the single, definitive gatekeeper of national days.” –The Daily Beast “One of the three books that have occupied prime spots on my desk for many years, along with the Bible and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.” -Al Neuharth, USA Today “The bible of special occasions.” –Los Angeles Times “The definitive guide to all holidays and anniversaries.” –Wall Street Journal “Considered the national resource for identifying special days, weeks, and months . . . Librarians and patrons will find this work indispensable.” –Library Journal
