Most Popular Boys & Girls Names in 2020 were: Liam, Noah, Oliver, Elijah, William, James, Benjamin, Lucas, Henry, and Alexander; Olivia, Emma, Ava, Charlotte, Sophia, Amelia, Isabella, Mia, Evelyn, Harper

The U.S. Population for Ancestry Reported in 2019, ranked, were: German, Irish, English, American, and Italian. Special Feature: Election 2024: A new feature covers all voters need to know going into the 2024 presidential election season, including primary and caucus dates, candidate profiles, campaign finance numbers, and more. The World Almanac was sold to Infobase Publishing in 2009. In 2018, The World Almanac published its 150-year anniversary edition. [7] The World Almanac was sold to SkyHorse Publishing in 2020. World Almanac Acquired by NEA". The Evening Standard. NEA. June 3, 1966. p.5 . Retrieved June 30, 2021– via Newspapers.com.Statistical Spotlight: This annual feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data provide context to give readers a fresh perspective on important issues. David Hendin, "'CARMEN SANDIEGO'; Point of Reference", New York Times, letter to the editor, March 29, 1992 Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2020.

The Top Five Airports in the U.S. by Passenger Traffic for 2020 were: Atlanta (I hate this airport!), Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Chicago O’Hare, and LAX. The Top Five World Airports for the same time period? 4 of 5 are in China. During World War II, The World Almanac could boast that it was read by GIs all over the world: between 1944 and 1946, at the request of the U.S. Government, The World Almanac had special print runs of 100,000 to 150,000 copies for distribution to the armed forces. The World Almanac and Encyclopedia. Press Publishing Company ( The New York World). 1911 . Retrieved 24 April 2014.

Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century. Statistical data and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2023, from wildfires and earthquakes to Israel, Ukraine, and the U.S. Congress.

The Biden Administration: Complete coverage of the presidential transition in Washington, DC, including cabinet-level leadership and the filling of other key administration roles.Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2023, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. The World Almanac and Book of Facts is a US-published reference work, an almanac conveying information about such subjects as world changes, tragedies, and sports feats. It has been published yearly from 1868 to 1875, and again every year since 1886. [1] History [ edit ] 19th century [ edit ] In 1906, the New York Times, reporting on the publishing of the 20th edition, said that "the almanac has made for itself a secure position, second only to the forty-year-old Whitaker's Almanac of London, with which alone it can be compared." [3] I have enjoyed the Farmers Almanac since I was a young boy and my Father and Uncle shared it with me. The Top Five Selling Passenger Cars in the U.S. in 2020 were: Toyota Camry, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima.

I try and look at the most recent version of the World Almanac every few years. When I first started working at my public library (before the internet became a thing), the World Almanac was one of our primary resources for discovering information on a wide variety of subjects, both present and historically. Today, we use the internet to find this same information, which while this is just as accurate, is often faster and easier to use. Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2021. Election Results: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2020 election process, from the roller coaster of the early primaries to state and county presidential voting results and coverage of House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. As of the 2021 publication of the 2022 edition, The World Almanac is published by World Almanac Books and distributed by Simon & Schuster. [8] Editing and publishing [ edit ] I'm usually looking for something a bit specific when I open it, but with the full intent of extra exploring (or else I would have simply asked Siri for the ONE answer I sought).In 1931 The New York World merged with the Scripps-owned Telegram to form the New York World-Telegram. The World-Telegram subsequently acquired the assets of The Sun in 1950, and officially became the New York World-Telegram and The Sun. Ownership of the Almanac passed to the Newspaper Enterprise Association (another Scripps-owned business) in 1966, when the World-Telegram merged with the New York Herald Tribune and the New York Journal-American. [4] Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the 231st edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Long recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, and an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2023 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention—all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792. In the mid-1980s, The World Almanac was being put together by a 10-member staff. At that time, 20 percent of the book was rarely updated (for example, the text of the Constitution of the United States), 50 percent was updated at least briefly each year, and 30 percent of the content was completely new each year. [5]