NATIONAL FAST FOOD DAY
On November 16th, food lovers get a dose of their favorite convenience food. Whether they use the drive-thru, dine-in, or get it to go, National Fast Food Day calls for us to grilled, fried, and broiled menu staples. More here...
INTERNATIONAL CHECK YOUR WIPERS DAY
International Check Your Wipers Day, on November 16, reminds drivers to regularly check their windshield wipers to ensure optimum visibility in the event of inclement weather on the road. Discover more...
NATIONAL BUTTON DAY
National Button Day on November 16th celebrates the function of buttons and the hobby of button collection. Step aside zippers, laces, and snaps. Honor the button. Learn more...
NATIONAL INDIANA DAY
On November 16th, National Indiana Day revs up its engines for the state that's the home of the Indy 500 and Hoosier hospitality, too. More about the Hoosier State...
Coming on November 17, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL HOMEMADE BREAD DAY
NATIONAL BUTTER DAY
NATIONAL BAKLAVA DAY
NATIONAL TAKE A HIKE DAY
November 16th Celebrated History
1801
The New York Evening Post published its first issue. Established by Alexander Hamilton as a way to provide a Federalist viewpoint, the Post is now the oldest continuously running newspaper in the United States.
1920
Pitney Bowes introduces the first commercially available postage meter in the world, the Model M.
1965
The Soviet Union launches Venera 3 space probe with a mission to land on the planet Venus. On March 1, 1966, the space probe impacted Venus, but due to communication system failure, no data was returned.
1972
NASA launches Skylab's third crewed mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida. A three-person crew completed the 84-day space flight, the longest on record until 1995.
November 16th Celebrated Birthdays
Mary Peabody Mann - 1806
She and her husband, Horace Mann, were proponents of free education for all. Together they studied educational methods and applied them in the schools they established. Even after her husband's death, she continued the work and even published a book about Friedrich Froebel's ideas about kindergarten.
David Kalakaua - 1836
In 1874, Kalakaua was elected king of Hawaii. However, his reign was marked by corruption and mismanagement. He died in 1891.
William C. Handy - 1873
The career of the self-proclaimed Father of the Blues spanned for more than 66 years. In that time, he encouraged other blues musicians and singers while continuing to write and perform.
Mary Margaret McBride - 1899
The radio commentator and journalist conducted over 1200 interviews during her career.
Amy Applegren - 1926
For nine years, the left-handed pitcher dominated the mound in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Lawrence Dawsey - 1967
Dawsey played eight seasons as a wide receiver in the NFL. In 2009, he became the Co-offensive Coordinator for the Florida Seminoles.
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