THANKSGIVING DAY
Thanksgiving Day is observed each year in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. The observance is a time when families and friends gather and give thanks for many reasons, each often as different as each person who gathers around the table. Discover more...
NATIONAL FRENCH TOAST DAY
Each year on November 28th, people across the United States enjoy National French Toast Day. Also known as eggy bread or omelet bread, it makes a great breakfast for guests or part of a brunch. Come and grab your French Toast Stick recipe...
NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING
Each year on the fourth Thursday in November recognizes the National Day of Mourning. The observance is an opportunity to reflect on Native American heritage and the role Thanksgiving played in the lives of their ancestors. Learn more about this National Day...
TURKEY FREE THANKSGIVING
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NATIONAL ALAN DAY
Today is November 28 on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating the name Alan and the remarkable meaning behind the name. Get ready as we cover some interesting history about the name Alan, discover some new facts, and talk about the possible origin of National Alan Day. Read more...
Coming on November 29, 2024
National Days
BLACK FRIDAY
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY
MAIZE DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF LISTENING
NATIONAL FLOSSING DAY
BUY NOTHING DAY
YOU'RE WELCOMEGIVING DAY
ELECTRONIC GREETINGS DAY
November 28th Celebrated History
1886
Sadie Allen becomes the first woman to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. She joined George Hazlett in the same barrel he had taken over the rapids on August 8th with William Potts. Weighted with 500 pounds of sand, the pair were towed to the center of the stream and set loose. When they were fished from the river an hour later, battered, bruised and Sadie's stomach emptied, but alive.
1893
J. Frank Duryea wins the first automobile race in the United States. The roundtrip journey from Jackson Park in Chicago to Evanston, Illinois took the winner just over 10 hours to complete through snowy weather. A total of six competitors entered the race hosted by the Chicago Times-Herald.
1922
RAF Capt. Cyril Turner demonstrated the first skywriting for the purposes of advertising in the United States over New York City. Utilizing the invention of Major Jack Savage of London, his message spelled out, "Hello, U.S.A. Call Vanderbilt 7200." The phone number was for a hotel.
1925
The Grand Ole Opry began broadcasting on WSM out of Nashville, Tennessee. The broadcast features live musical performances and is a cornerstone of country music today.
1967
While studying at Cambridge University, astronomer Jocelyn Bell and her advisor Antony Hewish discovered the first pulsing signal source which is now known as pulsars.
November 28th Celebrated Birthdays
Helen Magill White - 1853
She became the first woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. Magill completed her Ph.D. in 1877 at Boston University.
Elsie Quarterman - 1910
The ecologist and conservationist is best known for her concerted efforts with the Tennessee cedar glades, including the noted rediscovery of the Tennessee coneflower.
Berry Gordy, Jr. - 1929
In 1959, Gordy launched Motown Records creating one of the most legendary record labels in the country.
Jon Stewart - 1962
The comedian and political commentator is best known for his hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central for 16 years.
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