NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY
National Native American Heritage Day on the day after Thanksgiving honors American Indians across the nation. The day celebrates the vibrant cultures, traditions, and heritages while recognizing Native Americans' many contributions. #NativeAmericanHeritageDay
BLACK FRIDAY
In the United States, the day after Thanksgiving has become known as Black Friday and is considered the official kick-off for holiday shopping. Retailers across the country slash prices, offer doorbuster deals on popular big-ticket items, and often open in the wee hours of the morning to extend early bird specials. Dedicated and thrifty shoppers line up outside the stores to be the first to grab that special deal or this season's popular and hard-to-find gift. #BlackFriday
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. #NationalFrenchToastDay
YOU'RE WELCOMEGIVING DAY
You're Welcomegiving Day is observed annually on the day after Thanksgiving. Conventionally when someone thanks us for a kindness or service, we respond by saying, "You're Welcome." So, it was inevitable that someone would suggest the day after Thanksgiving we should remember to say, "You're welcome." #YoureWelcomegivingDay
MAIZE DAY
Maize Day, on the day after Thanksgiving, recognizes the importance of a plant common across the Americas. The day is set aside for all Americans, regardless of heritage, to celebrate corn's traditional role on the North American continent. #MaizeDay
BUY NOTHING DAY
Buy Nothing Day is observed annually on the day after Thanksgiving. This day is part of a movement against consumerism, urging the world to change their purchasing habits, to consume and produce less. #BuyNothingDay
NATIONAL DAY OF LISTENING
On the day after Thanksgiving, National Day of Listening encourages you to gather your family and friends and record family history and stories for preservation. The program, created by StoryCorps, reminds us of the value our stories hold. #NationalDayOfListening
NATIONAL FLOSSING DAY
After enjoying a grand meal, National Flossing Day reminds us to take care of our teeth and gums. This health observance takes place each year on the day after Thanksgiving! #NationalFlossingDay
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. #NationalAlanDay
Coming on November 29, 2025
National Days
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
ELECTRONIC GREETINGS DAY
Notable Birthdays for November 28
Betty Parris (1682-1760) - The woman who accused others of being witches in Salem, MA.
John Lloyd Stephens (1805-1852) - Archaeologist who participated in the re-discovery of the Mayan civilization.
Lawrence O'Bryan Branch (1820-1862) - Brigadier General for Confederate Army.
Helen Magill White (1853-1944) - First woman to earn a PH.D. in the U.S.
Adina Emilia De Zavala (1861-1955) - Historian and preservationist who helped make the Alamo (Texas) a national landmark.
Henry Bacon (1866-1924) - Architect who designed the Lincoln Memorial.
Brooks Atkinson (1894-1984) - Theatre critic who is said to be the greatest critic of all time.
Berry Gordy (1929-Still Living) - Founder of Motown Records.
Joe Dante (1946-Still Living) - Director and producer of both Gremlins movies.
Susan Spencer (1946-Still Living) - 48 Hours correspondent.
Ed Harris (1950-Still Living) - Actor known for his roles in the Right Stuff and Radio.
Russell Alan Hulse (1950-Still Living) - Physicist and astronomer who helped expand the study of gravitation.
S. Epatha Merkerson (1952-Still Living) - Actress known for her role as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on Law & Order and Sharon Goodwin in Chicago Med.
Judd Nelson (1959-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as John Bender in The Breakfast Club and recently Don Cody in Girl in the Basement on Lifetime.
Matt Cameron (1962-Still Living) - Drummer for the rock band Pearl Jam.
Jon Stewart (1962-Still Living) - Host of The Daily Show.
Anna Nicole Smith (1967-2007) - Model.
Memorable Events for November 28
1775 - The Continental Navy is established by the Second Continental Congress.
1785 - The Treaty of Hopewell is signed acknowledging Cherokee land.
1853 - Olympia becomes the capital of Washington.
1895 - The first car race takes place from Chicago to Illinois.
1914 - The NY Stock Exchange re-opens after closing due to WWI.
1925 - The Grand Ole Opry begins broadcasting.
1932 - Groucho Marx makes his radio debut.
1933 - Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are indicted by a Dallas grand jury.
1943 - President Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin meet to discuss WWII.
1964 - National Security Council recommends that President Johnson adopt a plan for further bombing in North Vietnam.
1984 - William Penn and his wife Hannah Callowhill Penn are made Honorary Citizens of the U.S. 250 years after their deaths.
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