November 15th on the National Day Calendar®

Do You Often Find Things Growing In the Back of Your Refrigerator? NOVEMBER 15, 2024 | NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY | NATIONAL RAISIN BRAN CEREAL DAY | NATIONAL SPICY HERMIT COOKIE DAY | NATIONAL BUNDT DAY | NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY | AMERICA RECYCLES DAY NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day on November 15th encourages us to prepare for the upcoming holidays. Get together a soap and hot water-filled bucket, disinfectant, a sponge, and a garbage bag. Then you will be ready for the day! Get cleaning...     NATIONAL RAISIN BRAN CEREAL DAY National Raisin Bran Cereal Day on November 15th pours a bowl of one of the country's go-to cereals. Made from toasted oat or wheat flakes with plump raisins added, these cereals have been a staple in many American breakfasts for generations. More here...   NATIONAL SPICY HERMIT COOKIE DAY National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day celebrates a cookie flavor reminiscent of autumn spices. Recognized on November 15th, this time of year is ideal for baking up a batch of these delicious cookies. Yes! We share recipes...   NATIONAL BUNDT DAY National Bundt Day, also known as National Bundt Cake Day, is observed every year on November 15th. As people across the United States plan menus for the holidays, a bundt cake is sure to be on the list at least once. Read more...   NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY On November 15th, National Philanthropy Day honors those who give back to their communities. More here...   AMERICA RECYCLES DAY Each year on November 15, millions of people across the United States take part in America Recycles Day. The day raises awareness about recycling and the purchasing of recycled products. Learn more...   Coming on November 16, 2024 National Days NATIONAL FAST FOOD DAY INTERNATIONAL CHECK YOUR WIPERS DAY NATIONAL BUTTON DAY NATIONAL INDIANA DAY   November 15th Celebrated History   1837 Sir Isaac Pitman developed and published a method of shorthand. Throughout his lifetime, he continuously improved and revised the method, and it became the most widely used method of shorthand in the world.   1904  King Camp Gillett receives U.S. patent No. 775,134 for the first practical disposable razor.   1969  The first color television advertisement airs in Britain. And did it ever pop! Birdseye peas brought a popping green theme to the commercial that was quite catchy.   1969  Dave Thomas opened his first Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburger Restaurant in downtown Columbus, OH, and their Frosty was only 35¢.   1979 In 1979, Kelly Monteith debuted The Kelly Monteith Show on BBC2 becoming the first American to host a television show in Britain.   November 15th Celebrated Birthdays   William Herschel - 1738 The astronomy resorted to grinding his own stronger, more powerful lenses for his telescopes leading to his discovery of the planet Uranus in 1781.   Sara Josephine Baker - 1873 At the turn of the 20th century, Sara Josephine Baker was appointed director of the Bureau of Child Hygiene, the first woman to serve in an appointed health role of a major U.S. city. During her career, she would reduce infant mortality drastically.   Georgia O'Keeffe - 1887 The American abstract artist pioneered American modernism. Known for her large flowers, southwestern landscapes, and towering skyscrapers, O'Keeffe studied at the Art Students League, Art Institute of Chicago, and the University of Virginia.   Joseph Wapner - 1919 In 1981, the Los Angels Superior Court Judge began presiding over The People's Court. The affable judge was tough but fair and a television hit for 12 years. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions