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onthisday
by pipeworx-io
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@onthisdaywhat happened on March 15?"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mcp-onthisday
On This Day MCP — wraps byabbe.se/on-this-day (free, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 1394+ live data sources.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Search historical events on a specific date. Provide month (1-12) and day (1-31). Returns event descriptions, years, and details. |
| Find notable people born on a specific date. Provide month (1-12) and day (1-31). Returns names, birth years, and biographical details. |
| Find notable people who died on a specific date. Provide month (1-12) and day (1-31). Returns names, death years, and biographical detail. |
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Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"onthisday": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/onthisday/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 1394+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Onthisday data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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