In 2023, November's full Moon occurs on Monday, November 27.
November is best known for Thanksgiving and Veterans Day, but it's packed with an abundance of special days of awareness and observances to celebrate.
Spiritually, November is the sacred warrior and acts as a mirror to remind us that we are fighting the real battles with ourselves. It is a month in which we are recommended to realign, to refocus and to regain our inner strength.
Did you know that on this day, November 1, 1800, John Adams became the first US president to move into the White House? November 1st is known as World Vegan Day and Author's Day. We made it to day 305 of the year and there's only 59 days left to go until we reach the new year.
Did you know that on this day, November 21, 1931, the movie "Frankenstein,” based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, was released? November 21st is also known as Red Mitten Day as well as World Hello Day. Today marks the 325th day of the year. We now have only 39 days left until the end of the year.
Between the world wars, November 11 was commemorated as Armistice Day in the United States, Great Britain, and France. After World War II, the holiday was recognized as a day of tribute to veterans of both wars.
In 1606 the Observance of 5th November Act was passed, enforcing an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure. It became known as Gunpowder Treason Day. In the many years that followed, effigies of the Pope were burnt on November 5 continuing the anti-Catholic sentiment of the time.
1776 - British troops captured Fort Washington during the American Revolution. 1871 - The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) was first chartered in the State of New York. 1885 - Canadian rebel Louis Riel was executed for high treason. 1907 - Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th state.
November | The Wolf
The wolf is an enigmatic creature, often painted out to be independent and lonesome. Wolves are actually very dependent on their pack, they have a strong social structure. As a spirit animal the wolf symbolizes an intriguing mix of power, loyalty, guardianship, teamwork and wildness.
The chrysanthemum is the official November birth flower. But there is also a lesser known second birth flower of November: the peony. November babies are certainly lucky to have two such lovely birth flowers! Next to roses and lilies, chrysanthemums are one of the most popular cut-flower varieties in the world.
NOVEMBER: The name for this month comes from the Roman word for “ninth” – nonus – as it was the ninth month of the Roman year. DECEMBER: The name for this month comes from the Roman word for “tenth” – decimus – as it was the tenth month of the Roman year.
The Melbourne Cup, popularly known as the race that stops a nation, is run on the first Tuesday in November. It is also the month when the official end of World War I on November 11, 1918, is commemorated in Australia on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month at war shrines throughout the country.
International Men's Day (IMD) is a global awareness day for many issues that men face, including parental alienation, abuse, homelessness, suicide, and violence, celebrated annually on November 19.
On November 15, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation. Submitted to the states for ratification two days later, the Articles of Confederation were accompanied by a letter from Congress urging that the document…
Did you know that on this day, November 10, 1885, German engineer Gottlieb Daimler unveiled the world's first motorcycle? November 10th is Forget-me-not Day as well as Sesame Street Day.
Did you know that on this day, November 2, 2000, the first crew arrived at the International Space Station onboard a Soyuz spacecraft? November 2nd is Dynamic Harmlessness Day as well as Deviled Egg Day. We've made it to the 306th day of the year! There are 58 days left until we reach the new year.
Did you know that on this day, November 8, 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered x-rays? November 8th is officially Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day and World Radiography Day.
Bonfire Night takes place on the 5th of November, in commemoration of the date that Guy Fawkes and his conspirators had intended to set their plan in motion, and on which date Fawkes was caught in the act in 1605.
November 5, 1955 (Saturday)
Racial segregation is outlawed on trains and buses in interstate commerce in the United States.
Late November birthdays are also pretty rare as Thanksgiving celebrations ramp up in the United States. Nov. 23-28 all fall between 354 and 360 out of the 365 calendar days. And July 4th, which occurs in the second most popular birth month, is 363rd on the list.
1957 – Sputnik 2 was launched, with the first live animal sent into space, a Siberian husky dog named Laika ('barker' in Russian). 1975 – Good Morning America premiered on ABC (David Hartman & Nancy Dussault).
It's National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day, Fancy Rat & Mouse Day, National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day, National Happy Hour Day, International Tongue Twister Day… and much more!