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National Doughnut Day was on June 3.
Tomorrow's food holiday will be 'National Doughnut Appreciation Day'. National Doughnut Day was on June 3. And some filled ones have their own day.
[The Hankster says] Why multiple days. Who cares. No, not with a large glass of cold milk. I'll take a cup of coffee, please. And don't forget the fried doughnut hole.
It's 'National Love Your Red Hair Day' tomorrow. By 'How to be a Redhead'.
[The Hankster says] Flaunt it, if you got it.
Tomorrow is 'National Men Make Dinner Day'. First Thursday in November. Guys, this dinner must be made in the kitchen. No take-out and nothing on the backyard grill (BBQ). The main dish must have at least four ingredients.
[The Hankster says] I was going to lead this one off with the idea that you ladies could take it easy tomorrow night at dinner time. Only you, know if this event will be a gift or a disaster. Look on the bright side. You made it past the Kids take Over the Kitchen Day back in September.
For you on the East side of the big pond. tomorrow is 'Guy Fawkes Night/Day '. A.K.A. Firework Night, Bonfire Night, Gunpowder Day. Mostly celebrated in Great Britain. It notes the survival of an attempt on the life of King James I in 1605. The event is known as the 'Gunpowder Plot'. Guy was guarding the gunpowder placed under the House of Lords, which was to kill James.
Awareness / Observance Days on: November 05
- International Volunteer Managers Day'. Since 1999.
- 'Bank Transfer Day '. Started in 2011 to encourage moving from a bank to a credit union.
Historical events in the past on: November 05
In 1605, During the Gunpowder Plot, a conspiracy to blow up the House of Lords and King James I, as he opens Parliament is uncovered. Guy Fawkes is arrested as he guards the explosives. He and seven others are executed.
In 1872, In defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time, and is later fined $100.
In 1895, George B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for an automobile.
In 1925, Secret agent Sidney Reilly, the first 'super-spy' of the 20th century, is executed by the OGPU, the secret police of the Soviet Union.
In 1930, At the 3rd Academy Awards for (films completed and screened released between August 1, 1929, and July 31, 1930).
- Outstanding Production: ' All Quiet on the Western Front'.
- Best Actor: George Arliss for 'Disraeli'.
- Best Actress: Norma Shearer for 'The Divorcee'.
In 1935, The board-game, Monopoly, by Parker Brothers begins sales.
In 1956, The TV show, 'The Nat King Cole Show' premiers.
In 1988, Kylie Minogue's 'The Loco-Motion' (3rd artist doing this song) hits #1 in the US.
In 2007, The Android mobile operating system is unveiled by Google.
In 2007, China's first lunar satellite, Chang'e 1 goes into orbit around the Moon.
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Monthly holiday / awareness days in November
Food
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
National Georgia Pecan Month
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
National Pomegranate Month
Sweet Potato Awareness Month
Teff and Millet Month
Vegan Month
Animal / Pet
Adopt A Senior Pet Month
Adopt A Turkey Month
Manatee Awareness Month
National Adoption Month
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Pet Diabetes Month
Health
American and National Diabetes Month
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Movember (Mens Health)
National PPSI AIDS Awareness Month
National Alzheimer's Disease Month
National COPD Month
National Diabetes Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Healthy Skin Month
National Home Care and Hospice Month
National Impotency Month
National Long-term Care Awareness Month
National Marrow Awareness Month
National Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Awareness and Appreciation Month
National PPSI Aids Awareness Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Prematurity Awareness Month
PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Other
American Indian Heritage Month
Aviation History Month
Family Stories Month
Historic Bridge Awareness Month
MADD's Tie One On For Safety Holiday Campaign (11/16-12/31)
Military Family Appreciation Month
National Entrepreneurship Month
National Inspirational Role Models Month
National Memoir Writing Month
National Native American Heritage Month
National Family Literacy Month
National Novel Writing Month
National Runaway Prevention Month
National Scholarship Month
Picture Book Month
Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month
World Sponge Month
November is:
November origin (from Wikipedia): 'November is the eleventh month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian
Calendars and one of four months with the length of 30 days. November was
the ninth month of the ancient Roman calendar. November retained its name
(from the Latin novem meaning 'nine') when January and February were added
to the Roman calendar.
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'November is a month of spring in the Southern Hemisphere and autumn in
the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, November in the Southern Hemisphere
is the seasonal equivalent of May in the Northern Hemisphere and vice
versa.'
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