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. #ThanksgivingDay
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. #NationalCraftJerkyDay
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. #NationalDayOfMourning
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. #BavarianCreamPieDay
TURKEY FREE THANKSGIVING
Turkey Free Thanksgiving is observed annually on the fourth Thursday in November. #TurkeyFreeThanksgiving
Coming on November 28, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY
BLACK FRIDAY
NATIONAL FRENCH TOAST DAY
YOU'RE WELCOMEGIVING DAY
MAIZE DAY
BUY NOTHING DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF LISTENING
NATIONAL FLOSSING DAY
NATIONAL ALAN DAY
Notable Birthdays for November 27
Robert R. Livingston (1746-1813) - Politician and founding father of the U.S.
Hugh W. Mercer (1808-1877) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
Rachel Brooks Gleason (1820-1905) - The 4th woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S.
Charles A. Beard (1874-1948) - Co-founder of The New School for Social Research.
Forrest Shaklee (1894-1985) - Founder of Shaklee Products (health products).
Ted Husing (1901-1962) - Sportscaster who helped lay the foundation for live sports reporting.
Buffalo Bob Smith (1917-1998) - Television host of Howdy Doody.
Eddie Rabbitt (1941-1998) - Country western singer for I Love a Rainy Night.
Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970) - Guitarist and musician.
James Avery (1945-2013) - Actor remembered for his role as Philip Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Dave Winthrop (1948-Still Living) - Saxophonist for the band Supertramp.
Jim Wetherbee (1952-Still Living) - Engineer and NASA astronaut.
Curtis Armstrong (1953-Still Living) - Actor best known for his role as Booger in Revenge of the Nerds.
Bill Nye (1955-Still Living) - Engineer, educator, and television host known as Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Caroline Kennedy (1957-Still Living) - Diplomat and daughter of President Kennedy.
Michael A. Stackpole (1957-Still Living) -Game designer and author if Star Wars.
Jaleel White (1976-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Steve Urkel in Family Matters.
Memorable Events for November 27
1839 - The American Statistical Association is founded.
1870 - Baseball is dubbed The National Game by the NY Times.
1901 - The U.S. Army War College is established.
1924 - The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held.
1934 - Bank robber Baby Face Nelson dies in a shoot-out.
1944 - The 121st Infantry opens an assault in Germany.
1965 - The Pentagon tells President Johnson the number of American troops in Vietnam has to be increased to 400,000 if the U.S. plans to be successful
in the war.
1968 - Penny Ann Early becomes the first woman to play in a major professional men's basketball league.
2022 - Mauna Loa (Hawaii) erupts for the first time in 40 years.
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