NATIONAL TIE ONE ON DAY
National Tie One on Day might confuse people with its name. However, it is not at all about going out, getting crazy, and drinking too much while others are at home, working hard preparing for tomorrow's big Thanksgiving Day meal. Here is what this National Day is all about...
NATIONAL CRAFT JERKY DAY
National Craft Jerky Day, on November 27th, recognizes that craft jerky is the standard by which all other jerky is measured. It awakens the taste buds and ignites the opinions of jerky fans the world over. The day focuses on artisanal creators of this dehydrated, seasoned meat and snack extraordinaire. Learn more about this founded National Day...
NATIONAL JUKEBOX DAY
The day before gathering around the turkey, gather around the nearest jukebox to celebrate National Jukebox Day! As Americans flock to their hometowns for Thanksgiving, many will head out to neighborhood bars and restaurants. They will catch up with friends and family and celebrate by playing great songs on their local jukebox. More about music of the jukebox variety...
NATIONAL BAVARIAN CREAM PIE DAY
Each year on November 27th, National Bavarian Cream Pie Day recognizes a pie that makes a grand entrance. This rich and delectable dessert is possible, thanks to the French chef, Marie-Antione Carême. Recipes abound...
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National Days
THANKSGIVING DAY
NATIONAL FRENCH TOAST DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING
TURKEY FREE THANKSGIVING
NATIONAL ALAN DAY
November 27th Celebrated History
1901
Following the Spanish-American War, Secretary of War Elihu Root established the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle, Pennsylvania to train staff officers.
1922
The first truly successful Technicolor film, The Toll of the Sea, premieres at the Rialto Theater in New York City. Starring Kenneth Harlan and Anna May Wong, the story of Madame Butterfly was directed by Chester M. Franklin. Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus developed the Technicolor system and founded Technicolor Motion Picture Corp. in 1915.
1924
The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was actually called Macy's Christmas Parade and it extended over six miles. Characters from Mother Goose's rhymes dotted the parade route as well as zoo animals and marching bands. The grand finale and stars of the show were Kris Kringle and his reindeer. Three years later, the famous character balloons began to appear in the parade.
1968
During an American Basketball Association (ABA) game between the Kentucky Colonels and the Los Angeles Stars, Penny Ann Early became the first woman to play in a professional basketball game. A licensed jockey, Early had tried and failed to ride in a sanctioned race but male jockeys always protested the races. When offered the opportunity to play basketball, Early accepted. During the game, she made one pass and was then substituted out of the game.
1989
Dr. Christoph Broelsch led a surgical team at the University of Chicago Medical Center in the first successful living donor liver transplant. The 29-year-old mother, Teresa Smith, donated a portion of her liver to her 21-month-old-daughter, Alyssa.
November 27th Celebrated Birthdays
Konosuke Matsushita - 1894
In 1918, the Japanese industrialist founded Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. The lightbulb socket manufacturer, headquartered in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan, grew into a multinational electronics company now known as Panasonic.
Dora Strother - 1921
During World War II, Dougherty became a trained Woman Airforce Service Pilot (WASP). On June 6, 1944, Colonel Paul Tibbets selected two WASPs to test flight the Boeing B-29 Superfortress to quell concerns regarding overheating engines. One was Dougherty and the other was Dorothea Johnson Moorman. Their test flight was a successful one.
Jesse Ernest Wilkins, Jr. - 1923
At the age of 19, the mathematician earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. During World War II, he joined the Manhattan Project. Throughout his enduring career, Wilkins has made significant contributions to many areas of science and academia including nuclear science research.
Ella Brennan - 1925
James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Ella Brennan, built a reputation for Creole and French cuisine. From a young age, she helped her brother in the restaurant business. Over the years she mentored many chefs including Paul Prudhomme.
Jimi Hendrix - 1942
Despite his short musical career in the late 1960s, Hendrix's electric blend of blues, funk, and rock & roll left a lasting impact on his fans and the musicians he left in his wake. He died in 1970.
William Sanford Nye - 1955
The mechanical engineer is better known for his educational program Bill Nye the Science Guy. The Emmy Award-winning show ran for seven seasons on PBS.
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