NATIONAL NACHOS DAY
On November 6th, National Nachos Day recognizes the snack favored at sporting events across the country. In their purest form, nachos are tortilla chips covered in nacho cheese, queso or other melted cheese and served with salsa. Discover more about this delicious meal...
NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY
National Stress Awareness Day on the first Wednesday in November aims to identify and reduce the stress factors in your life. Discover several ways to reduce your stress...
NATIONAL SAXOPHONE DAY
National Saxophone Day commemorates the birth of the woodwind's inventor, Adolphe Sax, on November 6th. The saxophone is one of the main instruments in jazz music. Learn more...
On Deck for November 7, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL MEN MAKE DINNER DAY
NATIONAL CANINE LYMPHOMA AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL CASH BACK DAY
NATIONAL RETINOL DAY
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY
November 6th Celebrated History
1894
The Illinois inventor, William C. Hooker, receives patent No. 528,671 for the spring-loaded mousetrap. Boardgames have never been the same.
1923
U.S. Army colonel Jacob Schick was granted patent No. 1,690,133 for an electric razor. While others had invented electric razors before, Schick was the first to achieve commercial success.
1947
The news program, Meet the Press, debuts on NBC TV. Still airing today, it is the longest-running television program on network television.
1981
Two years after the black-footed ferret was thought to be extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report the discovery of black-footed ferrets in Wyoming. A conservation effort is immediately set in motion.
2005
The film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire premieres in London. In the fourth installment of the books by J.K. Rowling, the students of Hogwarts are challenged to a wizarding competition.
2018
New York elects Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the House of Representatives. At 29 years old, she's the youngest person to ever serve in the House.
November 6th Celebrated Birthdays
Antoine-Joseph Sax - 1814
In the 1840s, Sax received a patent for his invention of the woodwind instrument, the saxophone.
Charles Henry Dow - 1851
Along with Edward Jones and Charles Bergstresser, Dow founded Dow Jones & Company in 1882. He would also establish the Wall Street Journal.
John Philip Sousa - 1932
Known as the March King, the U.S. Marine Band leader composed 136 marches and recorded more than 400.
James Naismith - 1861
In 1891, the physical education teacher developed a game for his students using two peach baskets and a soccer ball. Today, basketball is played around the world.
Yoshisuke Aikawa - 1880
In 1933, the business leader founded Nissan, paving the way for the Japanese auto industry.
Ida Barney - 1886
The professor of mathematics and Yale University Observatory astronomer recorded the measurements of 150,000 stars during her career.
Opal Kunz - 1894
As an aviation pioneer, Kunz became the first woman to compete against men. She also organized the Betsy Ross Air Corps, providing humanitarian service during World War II.
Wilma Briggs - 1930
Over her seven-year career in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, the outfield earned a reputation for bringing in the runs. Not only was she fast, but her career batting average was .256 with 301 RBIs.
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