This wikiHow teaches you how to view your memories from the "Memories" or "On This Day" Facebook page. 'Memories'/'On This Day' shows you what you were doing on Facebook one or more years ago from today's date.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: On iPhone or iPad
Step #1. Open the Facebook app
This is a white 'F' on a blue background.
- If you're not signed in to Facebook, enter your email (or phone number) and password, then tap To register.
Step #2. Tap on ☰
This is located in the lower right corner of the screen.
Step #3. Scroll down and tap on Show more
It's right here at the bottom of the first list of options.
Step #4. Tap on Reminders
This opens the 'Reminders' page.
Step 5. Scroll down through your memories
Facebook displays various statuses, photos and other media from today's date for past years.
At the bottom of the page, you'll also see a section dedicated to the days preceding today's date
Method 2 of 3: On Android
Step #1. Open the Facebook app
This is a white 'F' on a blue background.
- If you're not signed in to Facebook, enter your email (or phone number) and password, then tap To register.
Step #2. Tap on ☰
This is located in the top right corner of the screen.
Step #3. Scroll down and tap on Show more
It's right here at the bottom of the first list of options.
Step #4. Tap on Reminders
This opens the 'Reminders' page.
Step 5. Scroll down through your memories
Facebook displays various statuses, photos and other media from today's date for past years.
At the bottom of the page, you'll also see a section dedicated to the days preceding today's date
Method 3 of 3: On the Facebook website
Step #1. Open the Facebook website
This will open the 'News Feed' if you are already logged into Facebook.
- If you are not logged into Facebook, type your email (or phone number) and password in the top right corner of the page and click To register.
Step #2. Click on Show More under the 'Explore' tab
The 'Explore' tab is on the left side of your News Feed.
Step #3. Click on Reminders
The 'Reminders' app is what creates the 'Reminders' posts you see in your News Feed.
Step #4. Scroll down through your memories
You'll see different statuses, photos, and other messages from today's date for past years.
At the bottom of the page, you'll also see a section dedicated to the days preceding today's date
Tips
- You can share a memory by To share below and then choose the location.
- This feature is referred to as "Reminders" on the Facebook website and Facebook app. However, the mobile website calls this feature 'On this day', but the operation is the same – it's just an old name that's been around for several years and hasn't changed.