US Federal Holidays:
Veterans Day
Monday, November 11, 2005
Thanksgiving - Fourth Thursday in November
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Astrological Signs:
Scorpio - October 23 - November 21
Sagittarius -- November 22 - December 21
Birthstones:
Topaz or Citrine.
Flower:
Chrysanthemum
The Chrysanthemum stands for optimism and cheerfulness.
Monthly Observances:
Adoption Awareness Month (National)
For information and The History of National Adoption Month, see: North American Council on Adoptable Children Web site www.nacac.org/resources_adoptionmonth.html
National Adoption Day Web site: www.nationaladoptionday.org
Alzheimer's Disease Month (National, US)
Alzheimer's Association official Web site: www.alz.org
Child Safety and Protection Month
For information, see the America's Promise - The Alliance For Youth Web site: www.americaspromise.org/whyhere/successdetail.cfm?StoryID=70
Diabetes Month (National, US)
American Diabetes Association Web site: www.diabetes.org
Drum Month (International)
November is International Drum Month - www.playdrums.com - Source: www.amc-music.com/news/pressreleases/IDM.htm
Epilepsy Month (National, US)
"November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and 2003 marks the 34th anniversary of this important designation. There are nearly 2.5 million Americans with epilepsy." Source: Epilepsy Foundation Web site: www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Hospice Month (National, US)
November is National Hospice Month - see the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Web site: www.nhpco.org
Native-American Heritage Month (American Indian Heritage Month)
"National American Indian Heritage Month, Signed into law in 1990 by President Bush has been a source of inspiration for many American Indians and non-Indians and a platform to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of this great country." Source: www.indians.org
Weekly Observances:
First Week of November
Diabetes Education Week (US National) - November 1 - 6, 2004
Medical Staff Services Week (US National) - November 1 - 7, 2004
Second Week of November
Allied Health Professions Week (US National) - November 7 - 13, 2004
Health Information and Technology Week (US National) - November 7 - 13, 2004
Radiologic Technology Week (US National) - November 7 - 13, 2004
World Kindness Week - November 8 - 14, 2004
Source: www.actsofkindness.org/people/days.asp
Third Week of November
American Education Week - November 13 - 21, 2005. (Observed the full week prior to Thanksgiving.)
National Education Association Web site: www.nea.org/aew
Bladder Health Week - November 13 - 21, 2005
Lung Cancer Awareness Week, November 14 - 18, 2005
Perioperative Nurse Week - November 14-20, 2004
OR Nurse Week is now referred to as Perioperative Nurse Week. Source: www.aorn.org/about/nurseweek.htm
Fourth Week of November
Adoption Week (National, US) - Observed Thanksgiving Week
November is Adoption Awareness Month (National) and National Adoption Day is November 20, 2004
For information and The History of National Adoption Month, see: North American Council on Adoptable Children Web site www.nacac.org/resources_adoptionmonth.html
National Adoption Day Web site: www.nationaladoptionday.org
Bible Week (National, US)
Celebrated each year from Sunday to Sunday of Thanksgiving week. For more information, see: http://www.nationalbible.org
Family Caregivers Week (National, US)
Observed Thanksgiving Week
Family Week (National, US) Nov. 21-27, 2004
Observed Thanksgiving Week - see National Family Week Web site: www.nationalfamilyweek.org
Game & Puzzle Week
Activities: www.crayola.com/calendar/detail.cfm?event_id=166
Daily Calendar:
November 1:
All Saint's Day - Observed November 1st each year
For information, see: www.newadvent.org/cathen/01315a.htm
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead - October 31 - November 2)
A three-day Mexican holiday to honor and celebrate loved ones who have died. Source: www.azcentral.com/ent/dead
Plan Your Epitaph Day - Occurs every year on November 2 to coincide with the Day of the Dead.
For information, see: www.hardiehouse.org/epitaph
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Larry Flynt
Lyle Lovett
Fernando Valenzuela
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November 2:
All Souls Day
"The commemoration of all the faithful departed is celebrated by the Church on 2 November, or, if this be a Sunday or a solemnity, on 3 November." Source: www.newadvent.org/cathen/01315b.htm
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead - October 31 - November 2)
A three-day Mexican holiday to honor and celebrate loved ones who have died. Source: www.azcentral.com/ent/dead
Election Day, US - Presidential (every four years)
Observed every two years when United States senators and congressmen are elected. Election Day happens in even-numbered years on the Tuesday on or after November 2.
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Marie Antoinette
Daniel Boone
Warren Harding
Burt Lancaster
K. D. Lang
James Polk
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November 3:
Bean Day
November 3, 2003 was proclaimed Bean Day in North Dakota. To see the official proclamation, go to: www.governor.state.nd.us/proc/docs/2003/11/20031103b.pdf
"Good Morning America" premiers, 1975
Housewife's Day
Sandwich Day (US National - observed on the birthday of John Montague, Fourth Earl of Sandwich, creator of the sandwich.)
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Adam Ant
Roseanne Barr, 1952
Ken Berry
Charles Bronson, 1921 (Actor best known for his role in the Death Wish movies.) Died August 30, 2003 from pneumonia and Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 81. Born Charles Buchinski on November 3, 1921 in Ehrenfeld, PA and was married to Harriet Tendler, actress Jill Ireland (who died in 1990) and Kim Weeks. Web site: www.charles-bronson.com
Dennis Miller, 1952
John Montague, Fourth Earl of Sandwich, creator of the sandwich
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4 November 4:
Waiting for the Barbarians Day
King Tut's tomb was discovered
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Laura Bush, First Lady, married to George W. Bush the 43rd US President. Mrs. Bush was born on November 4, 1946, in Midland, Texas.
Art Carney, 1918 - Actor (The Honeymooners) Born 11/4/1918 in Mr. Vernon NY. Died 11/9/2003 in Chester, CT at the age of 85. For biography - Click Here.
Sean Combs, 1969 (Puff Daddy, Puffy, P Diddy)
Walter Cronkite, 1916
Ralph Maccio
Matthew McConaughey, 1969
Markie Post
Will Rogers, 1879 - Actor, Writer
Loretta Swit, 1937 - Actress, well known for her role in M*A*S*H.
Yanni
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5 November 5:
American Football League was formed on November 5, 1960 with 8 teams: Houston Oilers (now Tennessee Titans), New York Titans (now New York Jets), Boston Patriots (now New England Patriots), Los Angeles Chargers (now San Diego Chargers), Dallas Texans (now Kansas City Chiefs), Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, and Oakland Raiders.
George and Laura Bush - Wedding Anniversary, 1977
Guy Fawkes Day - Observed every year on November 5th in the UK
"November Marks the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, a conspiracy to blow up the English Parliament and King James I in 1605." Source and for information see: www.infoplease.com/spot/guyfawkes.html
"On the night of November 5th, throughout Britain, bonfires are set alight, effigies are burned, and fireworks are set off. The people do this to commemorate their country's most notorious traitor: Guy Fawkes" - Source and great Web site: www.bonefire.org/guy/index.php
Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day (Thanks Ian!)
Observed the first Saturday of November. November 5th, 2005 will be the 7th annual. More information is available at www.beertown.org/events/teach/index.html
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Bryan Adams, 1959
Art Garfunkel, 1941
Vivien Leigh
Peter Noone, 1947 - Musician - Herman's Hermits
Tatum O'Neal
Roy Rogers, 1912 - Actor, Singer - Roy Rogers was born Leonard Slye on November 5, 1911 in Duck Run, Ohio. He died July 6, 1998 in Apple Valley, California. Official Web site www.royrogers.com
Sam Shepard, 1943
Paul Simon
Elke Sommer
Ike Turner
Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers died 11/5/03 at the age of 62. Born August 10, 1940. (He sang the high notes.)
6 November 6:
First intercollegiate football game, 1869
Sadie Hawkins Day 2004
The first Sadie Hawkins Day took place on Wednesday, November 9, 1938. It is now usually observed the nearest Saturday to November 9th.
"Meet the Press" premiers, 1947
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Sally Field, 1946
Ethan Hawke, 1970
Thandie Newton, 1972
Maria Shriver, 1955
John Philip Sousa
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7 November 7:
National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day
Souce: NCA - National Confectioners Association Web site: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Madame Curie
Billy Graham, 1918
Al Hirt
Jason London, 1972
Jeremy London, 1972
Joni Mitchell
Joan Sutherland
Howard Keel (Actor/singer - musicals such as "Annie Get Your Gun") died November 7, 2004 at the age of 85.
8 November 8:
Dunce Day
"HBO" premiers, 1972
Punster Day
Unable to verify this "holiday" - Web site: www.punoftheday.com
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Margaret Mitchell, 1900. Author of Gone With The Wind - born in Atlanta. Died August 15, 1949 - hit by a taxi five days earlier.
Patti Page, 1927 - born Clara Ann Fowler in Claremore, Oklahoma, 1927. Web site: www.misspattipage.com
Parker Posey, 1968 - Actress
Bonnie Raitt, 1949: www.bonnieraitt.com
Morley Safer, 1931 (60 Minutes)
Courtney Thorne Smith, 1967 (Born in San Francisco, Actress - Day By Day, Melrose Place, Ally McBeal, etc. Unofficial Web site, but good: Click Here)
Alfre Woodard, 1953. Actress. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
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9 November 9:
Berlin Wall Opens, 1989
Blackout in US Northeast, 1965
Lunar Eclipse - Source: Source: http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/OH/OH2003.html
National Child Safety Council founded, 1955
Neon Sign Day
Georges Claude received the patent for the neon sign on November 9, 1911
"Rolling Stone" Magazine premiers, 1967
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Spiro Agnew, 1918 - 39th US Vice President (1969-1973) under Richard Nixon. Second VP to resign from office. Born in Baltimore, MD. Died September 17, 1996. For more info, see Web site: Click Here
Carl Edward Sagan, American astronomer. Born November 9, 1934 in Brooklyn NY. He died December 20, 1996. www.carlsagan.com
Sisqo, 1975
Art Carney, Actor (The Honeymooners) died November 9, 2003 at his home in Chester, Connecticut at the age of 85. He was born November 4, 1918 in Mt. Vernon, New York. For biography - Click Here.
Dylan Thomas, Writer, Poet - Born October 27, 1914 in Swansea, Wales. Died November 9, 1953 in New York City and was buried in Laugharne, Wales. For bio, Click Here.
10 November 10:
U.S. Marine Corps Day
U. S. Marine Corps established, November 10, 1775
Microsoft releases Windows, 1993
For information about Windows, see www.networkcomputing.com/1119/1119f1products_4.html
Sesame Street premiers, 1969. Official Web site: www.sesameworkshop.org
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Richard Burton, 1925-1984 - Actor
MacKenzie Phillips, 1959 - Actress, American Graffiti, TV Series One Day At A Time, born in Alexandria, VA.
Claude Rains, 1889. Actor, born in London. Died May 30, 1967 in Laconia, New Hampshire of an intestinal hemorrhage. Web site: Click Here
Roy Scheider, 1932. Actor - Jaws, All That Jazz, SeaQuest & more.
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11 November 11:
Remembrance Day (Canada & Australia)
Australia: www.dva.gov.au/commem/rememb/Rem_day.htm
Canada: http://canada.kos.net/remembrance.html
Signing of World War I Armistice, 1918
Veteran's Day (US Federal Holiday)
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Leonardo DiCaprio, 1974
Calista Flockhart, 1964
Demi Moore, 1962
George Patton
Jonathan Winters
Yasser Arafat (Palestinian leader) Died November 11, 2004 from blood disease. Born August 24, 1929.
12 November 12:
Birth Of The Baha'u'llah
Baha'is commemorate the birth of Baha'u'llah the Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i Faith. Baha'u'llah was born in 1817. For information, see: www.bahaifaith.net/anchorage/holydays.htm
Diwali (India) 2004
For information, see: www.diwali.nl
National Pizza With The Works Except Anchovies Day
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Nadia Comaneci
Tonya Harding
Grace Kelly, 1929-1982 - Actress and married Prince Ranier of Monaco in 1956.
Grace Kelly, 1929 in Philadelphia PA. She died September 14, 1982 in a car accident. She was married to Prince Ranier III of Monaco.
Stephanie Powers
David Schwimmer
Sammy Sosa, 1968
Neil Young, 1945
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13 November 13:
Accountant's Day
Showing November 13th - source: www.greetsomeone.com/november/accday.htm
National Indian Pudding Day
World Kindness Day (Observed November 13 every year)
Source: www.actsofkindness.org/people/days.asp
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Whoopie Goldberg, 1949
Joe Mantegna, 1947
Gary Marshall, 1934
Chris Noth, 1956
Robert Louis Stevenson
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14 November 14:
Start of American Education Week 2004
American Education Week is always held the full week prior to Thanksgiving. www.nea.org/aew
Dow Jones Average hits 1000 for the first time, 1972
Start of Perioperative Nurse Week - November 14-20, 2004
OR Nurse Week is now referred to as Perioperative Nurse Week. Source: http://www.aorn.org/about/nurseweek.htm
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Prince Charles, 1948
Kin Hussein of Jordan
Brian Keith
Dick Powell
Laura San Giacomo, 1961
McLean Stevenson
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15 November 15:
America Recycles Day - observed November 15th of each year
Official Web site: www.americarecyclesday.org
Sadie Hawkins Day made its debut in Al Capp's Li'l Abner comic strip on November 15, 1937. For more information, see: www.lil-abner.com/sadiehawk.html
Teddy Bear Day (National) - November 15th
Vermont Teddy Bear Company: http://store.yahoo.com/vtbear/teddybearday.html
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Edward Asner
Petula Clark
Kevin Eubanks, 1957
Sam Waterson, 1940
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16 November 16:
Prematurity Awareness Day - November 16, 2004
Sponsored by The March of Dimes www.marchofdimes.com
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Ray Coniff
Dwight Gooden, 1964
Marg Helgenberger, 1958
Burgess Meredith
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17 November 17:
World Peace Day
Source: www.peaceday.org
www.peaceday.org/nov17.shtml
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Danny Devito, 1944
Daisy Fuentes, 1966
Rock Hudson
Lauren Hutton, 1943
Gordon Lightfoot
Lorne Michaels
Martin Scorsese, 1942
Tom Seaver
Lee Strasberg
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18 November 18:
Great American Smokeout (observed the third Thursday of November)
Source: www.quitsmoking.com/kopykit/reports/smokeout.htm
Mickey Mouse debuted in Steamboat Willie at the Colony Theater in New York on Nov. 18, 1928.
2003 Article about Mickey's Birthday: www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/7278977.htm
History of Mickey Mouse from the Disney Web site: Click Here
Note from a visitor: Minnie Mouse's Birthday is also November 18, 1928...same as Mickey Mouse's.
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Imogene Coca, 1908. Actress, comedienne. Born in Philadelphia, PA. Died June 2, 2001.
Linda Evans, 1942. Actress - The Big Valley, Dynasty and more. Born Linda Evanstad in Hartford, Connecticut.
Mickey Mouse, 1928 (thanks Mike - a WDW cast member - for the correction!)
Minnie Mouse, 1928 (thanks Sue!)
Alan Shephard, 1923-1998 - Astronaut - first American in space, played golf on moon.
Sinbad, 1956. Comedian, born David Adkins in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Brenda Vaccaro, 1939. Actress. Born in Brooklyn, NY but raised in Dallas, TX.
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19 November 19:
Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, 1863
Pencil Day (Pencil invented, 1895)
Pop Tarts created, 1965
Rocky & His Friends premiers on ABC, 1959. (Two years later, moves to NBC as "The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle.") For more information, see: www.pazsaz.com/bullwnkl.html
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Dick Cavett, 1936. Actor, TV Personality. Born in Gibbon, Nebraska.
Tommy Dorsey, 1905 - Musician (died Nov. 26, 1956) Source - Dorsey:
Jodie Foster, 1962 - Actress. Born in Los Angeles. Jodi Foster Biography:
Indira Gandhi, 1917. Former Prime Minister of India. Assassinated October 31, 1984.
James A. Garfield, 20th US President (March 4, 1881 to September 19, 1881 - assassinated.)
Larry King, 1933 - born Lawrence Harvey Ziegler in Brooklyn NY. For info, see CNN Web page: Click Here
Calvin Klein, 1942 - Fashion designer.
Warren "Pete" Moore, The Miracles - born November 19, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan
Meg Ryan, 1961. Actress, born in Fairfield, CT. For info Click Here
Ted Turner, 1938 - Founder of CNN, Turner Classic Movies, owner of Atlanta Braves, philanthropist.
Alan Young, Actor - played Wilbur Post on Mr. Ed)
Terry Melcher (record producer.) Died November 19, 2004 from Melanoma. Doris Day's son. Born February 8, 1942.
20 November 20:
National Adoption Day
www.nationaladoptionday.org
New Jersey was the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights (1789)
Timecard Clock was invented in 1888.
Traffic Light Day (Traffic light patented 1923)
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Richard Dawson (is semi-retired)
Bo Derek, 1956
Veronica Hammel (actress - Hill Street Blues)
Robert F. Kennedy, 1925
Dick Smothers, 1938 (The Smothers Brothers - Official Web site: www.smothersbrothers.com)
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21November 21:
The Pilgrims first landed at what was to become Provincetown, on Cape Cod, on November 21, 1620. Source: www.pilgrimhall.org/arrival.htm
The exploring party landed in Plymouth on December 21, 1620. No 17th century sources mention landing on a rock. Nevertheless, Plymouth Rock has become one of the most enduring symbols of the Pilgrims. Source: www.pilgrimhall.org/arrival.htm
World Hello Day
"November 21, 2004 is the 32nd annual World Hello Day. Anyone can participate in World Hello Day simply by greeting ten people. This demonstrates the importance of personal communication for preserving peace. World Hello Day was begun in response to the conflict between Egypt and Israel in the Fall of 1973. Since then, World Hello Day has been observed by people in 180 countries." Source: www.worldhelloday.org
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Troy Aikman
Ken Griffey Jr.
Goldie Hawn
Marlo Thomas
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22 November 22:
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Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Jamie Lee Curtis
Rodney Dangerfield, 1922 (comedian) best known for never getting any respect. Died Tuesday 10/10/04 after heart surgery at the age of 82. Official Web site: www.rodney.com
Charles DeGaulle
Mariel Hemmingway
Billy Jean King
Robert Vaughn
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th US President - "On November 22, 1963, when he was hardly past his first thousand days in office, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was killed by an assassin's bullets as his motorcade wound through Dallas, Texas. Kennedy was the youngest man elected President; he was the youngest to die." For more information about JFK, see the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum Web site at: www.jfklibrary.org.
23 November 23:
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Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Billy the Kid
Boris Karloff
Harpo Marx
Franklin Pierce
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24 November 24:
Buy Nothing Day (November 24, 2004 - US) (Nov. 27 in UK)
Source: About.com: http://frugalliving.about.com/cs/consumeraddiction/a/112100.htm
Source: Buy Nothing Day Web site: www.buynothingday.co.uk
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
William F. Buckley
Dale Carnegie
Scott Joplin
Bat Masterson
Arthur Hailey (Author - Hotel, Airport, TV writer) Died November 24, 2004 from a stroke. Born April 5, 1920.
25 November 25:
Parfait Day (National) November 25 each year
Source: www.allabouticecream.com/History/nationaldays.html
Thanksgiving Day 2004 (US Federal Holiday.)
Observed the fourth Thursday of November each year
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Christina Applegate
Joe DiMaggio, 1914-1999 - Baseball Hall of Fame, married to Marilyn Monroe
Amy Grant
John F. Kennedy, Jr.
John Larroquette
Ricardo Montalban
Arthur Hailey (Author, "Airport" and other books) died November 25, 2004 at the age of 84.
26 November 26:
Black Friday - the busiest shopping day of the year.
The Price Is Right premiers, 1956
Sinkie Day - observed every year the day after Thanksgiving. Celebrating casual dining styles such as dining over the kitchen sink. See official Web site: www.sinkies.com
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Robert Goulet
Rich Little
Charles Schultz
Eric Severeid
Tina Turner
Tommy Dorsey (musician) died on November 26, 1956 (born Nov. 19, 1905)
27 November 27:
Buy Nothing Day (November 27th 2004 - UK; November 24th in US)
Source: Buy Nothing Day Web site: www.buynothingday.co.uk
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Jimi Hendrix
Bruce Lee
Caroline Kennedy
Eddie Rabbitt, 1947 (Singer) Born November 27, 1941. Died May 7, 1998 from lung cancer.
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28 November 28:
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Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Hope Lange, 1933 (actress) - died December 19, 2003 from colitis.
Randy Newman
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29 November 29:
No listings yet for 2004
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Louisa May Alcott
Howie Mandel
Chuck Mangione
Garry Shandling
Gene Rayburn (Game Show Host - Match Game and others) Died November 29, 1999 from heart disease. Born December 22, 1917.
30 November 30:
St. Andrew's Day (Patron Saint of Scotland)
Good Web site about St. Andrew's Day: www.geocities.com/traditions_uk/andrew.html
Computer Security Day (observed the last working day in November)
"Computer Security Day was started in 1988 to help raise awareness of computer related security issues. Our goal is to remind people to protect their computers and information. This annual event is held around the world on November 30th although some organizations choose to have functions on the next business day if it falls on a weekend." Source & Official Web Site: www.computersecurityday.org
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" released, 1982
Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries:
Winston Churchill - born November 30, 1874, died January 24, 1965 in London. For info see www.winstonchurchill.org.
Dick Clark
Richard Crenna, Actor & Director. Born November 30, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. He died January 17, 2003 in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer. We best remember him as Luke McCoy on The Real McCoys.) He also played in the TV series "It Takes Two" with Patty Duke, and many other roles.
Robert Guillaume
Billy Idol, 1955
G. Gordon Liddy
Mark Twain
Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.
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What Happened Today In History?
June 23rd 1946 - Birth: Ted Shackelford, Okla City Okla, actor (Gary-Dallas, Knots Landing)
June 23rd 1990 - Event: Police find marijuana at Chuck Berry's home
June 23rd 1910 - Birth: Jean Anouilh, France, dramatist (Thieves' Carnival)
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