NATIONAL CAKE DAY
On November 26th, National Cake Day delivers a scrumptious treat for everyone to enjoy! Slide over pie, this day cake takes center stage as the dessert of choice. On most birthdays, the cake is topped with candles no matter their age. Showers, weddings, retirements and anniversaries, cake serves up a slice or two. Add ice cream, and you have America's top favorite desserts in the same dish! Here are the recipes...
Coming on November 27, 2024
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November 26th Celebrated History
1836
Abraham Lincoln proclaims the national holiday Thanksgiving on November 26th.
1885
During the spectacular showing of the Andromedids meteor shower, astronomer Ladislaus Weinek captured the first known photograph of a meteor.
1867
The U.S. Patent Office issued the first patent for a refrigerated railroad car to J.B. Sutherland of Detroit, MI. Patent No. 71,423 described an insulated, double-walled car with compartments for ice at each end and gravity forced air. However, Sutherland lacked the funds to make a commercial success of his invention.
1917
The Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, and Quebec Bulldogs establish the National Hockey League.
1942
Directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Casablanca premieres in New York City on Thanksgiving Day.
November 26th Celebrated Birthdays
Bella Da Costa Green - 1879
As the private librarian for the J. Pierpont Morgan and J.P. Morgan Jr. for forty-three years, Greene expanded the collection, hosted exhibitions and lectures, and contributed to bibliography and scholarship. She also mentored others while promoting the work of other scholars and librarians.
Mary Edwards Walker - 1832
In 1865, President Andrew Johnson presented Dr. Mary Walker with the Medal of Honor. She is the only woman to receive the award. The dedicated Army surgeon, spy, abolitionist, and women's rights advocate attended Syracuse Medical College with Elizabeth Blackwell, graduating second after her.
Willis Haviland Carrier - 1876
In 1902, Carrier invented the first modern air conditioner.
Bill W. - 1895
In 1935, Bill W. along with Dr. Bob founded an organization called Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Today, AA's estimated membership is over 2 million.
Maurice McDonald -1902
In 1955, Maurice and his brother Richard founded the restaurant chain McDonald's.
Charles M. Schulz -1922
He is the creator of the syndicated comic strip the Peanuts that ran for 50 years. Schulz's memorable characters, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Franklin, Peppermint Patty, Schroeder, and Pig-Pen all came to life in animated cartoons as well.
Tony Verna - 1933
The television sports producer is best known as the first to use instant replay.
Tina Turner - 1939
The 12-time Grammy Award-winning artist's career spanned more than fifty years and garnered her the title Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
Chris Hughes - 1983
In 2004, Hughes co-founded the online social networking platform, Facebook, along with Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Eduardo Saverin, and Andrew McCollum.
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