Presidential Pardoning of the Turkeys Every year before the Thanksgiving holiday, the President chooses a turkey or two that will be spared from ending up on your dining room table. In a ceremony at the White House, one official turkey is pardoned and the occasional gobbler, both presented by the National Turkey Federation. Some say […]
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November 22 in History November 22nd is… Cashew Day For those born on November 22, 1989, you have a special birthday in the year 2033. Why? On 11/22/33, you’re turning 44! 1809 – The (#1168) patent was issued in the U.S. for a metallic writing pen was issued to Peregrine Williamson. 1858 – Denver, Colorado,
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November 21 in History November 21st is… National Cranberry Relish Day Stuffing Day 164 BC – Judas Maccabeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family, restored the Temple in Jerusalem. This event is commemorated each year by the festival of Hanukkah. 1783 – Jean Francois Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis Francois Laurant d’Arlandes became
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November 20 in History November 20th is… National Gingerbread Cookie Day Peanut Butter Fudge Day National Red Mitten Day National Stuffing Day 1866 – US patent (#59,745) for a yoyo, called a “Whirligig” or “Bandalore” in the paperwork, was issued to James L. Haven and Charles Hettrick of Cincinnati, Ohio. 1866 – The US patent
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November 19 in History November 19th is… National Absurdity Day Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day National Child’s Day National Peanut Butter Fudge Day November 19, 1863: President Lincoln Delivers The Gettysburg Address The Union had won The Battle of Gettysburg, and the town was planning on dedicating a national cemetery to the fallen soldiers. President
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November 18 in History November 18th is… Apple Cider Day Occult Day National Princess Day Vichyssoise Day Though there is no specific origin to the celebration of Occult Day, it is not hard to understand why a day such as this would exist. We all wonder if there is a world that remains unseen yet is
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November 17 in History November 17th is… Baklava Day National Butter Day Homemade Bread Day National Take a Hike Day World Peace Day Zinfandel Day 1558 – Queen Mary I of England died and was succeeded by her half-sister, The ‘Virgin Queen’ Elizabeth I of England. 1827 – The Delta Phi & Sigma Phi fraternities
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November 16 in History November 16th is… National Button Day International Check Your Wipers Day Fast Food Day National Indiana Day 1620 – British settlers found the first corn (maize) in North America, including Myles Standish and William Bradford, in Provincetown, Massachusetts. 1676 – First colonial prison was organized in Nantucket, Massachusetts. William Bunker was
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November 15 in History November 15th is… America Recycles Day National Bundt (Pan) Day National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day National Philanthropy Day National Raisin Bran Cereal Day Spicy Hermit Cookie Day America Recycles Day Recycling has become a major part of American culture and our lifestyle. With the holidays quickly approaching, this is a
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