# Diem: On This Day in History > Real events, no wars, no bad news. Every day. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.phdservice.onthisday](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.phdservice.onthisday) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.phdservice.onthisday` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** PhDService - **Category:** EDUCATION - **Downloads:** 750 - **Version:** 1.0.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-09 - **First published:** 2026-08-09 - **Publisher country:** HR - **Size:** 34 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phdservice.onthisday) - **Website:** [https://diem-privacy.netlify.app](https://diem-privacy.netlify.app/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://diem-privacy.netlify.app](https://diem-privacy.netlify.app/) ## Description Every day brings something new to discover from history — but not the version you're used to.

Diem shows you one uplifting, verified event that happened on today's date: a discovery, an act of peace, a cultural milestone, a sporting triumph. No wars. No disasters. No headlines designed to make you anxious. Just the parts of the human story worth remembering.

WHAT YOU GET

- A new event every day, with a short summary and a "read more" that goes deeper into why it mattered
- Browse the full calendar — every day of the year, all 366 days covered
- Over 1,100 real historical events across science, discovery, peace, culture, exploration, humanity, and sport
- A daily quiz built from real events — one wrong answer ends the run, how far can you go?
- Save your favorite events to revisit anytime
- Track your progress: build a streak, unlock badges, watch your collection grow
- Light and dark themes, completely free
- Optional daily reminder, so you never miss today's story

WHY DIEM

Most "on this day" content mixes in wars, assassinations, and disasters alongside anything else that happened to occur on a given date. Diem is different: every entry is chosen and written to leave you a little more curious about the world, not more anxious about it.

It's history as a small, reliable good habit — thirty seconds a day that might make you smarter, calmer, or just a bit more interesting at dinner.

Diem works fully offline. No account required. No ads.

DIEM PRO

Unlock the full calendar going back through the entire year, unlimited quiz play, and custom accent colors. A one-time purchase or subscription — your choice.

Made with care by PhDService. ## Rankings - #1,247,036 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.phdservice.onthisday.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Today This Day](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.horizon.todaythisday) — 121 users - [On This Day : History & Facts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kareistudio.onthisday) — 243 users - [On This Day](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bmcx.onthisday) — 499 users - [On This Day: Historical Events](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.justluck.onthisday) — 388 users - [On This Day: History Calendar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aiapss.efemerides) — 101 users - [On This Day: Today in History](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.accaddeoggi.mobile) — 34 users - [Today in History](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tms.android.cjl) — 431,244 users, 4.58 / 5 - [OnThisDay](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kalyanvarma.onthisday) — 43 users - [Today's History](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.todayshistory.android) — 264 users - [Historical Calendar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alexandrucene.dayhistory) — 1,225,322 users, 4.34 / 5 - [Un Día Como Hoy: Efemérides](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viteri.hechohistoricodeldia) — 38 users - [Yesterday's News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mardin.yesterdaysnews) — 929 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.phdservice.onthisday)