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National Day in Dominica marks the anniversary of November 3, 1978, when the island achieved its independence from Britain. National Day is a national holiday.

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New York Marathon (US-NY): November 3 (est)

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New York Marathon is an annual event held in New York City. Considered the largest marathon in terms of participants in the world, it is championed by New York Road Runners Club. Some significant sponsors of this event are Tata Consultancy Services, a multinational IT company headquartered in India, and ING, a financial group. The first marathon in 1970 hosted 127 runners; the number of runners participating in this event is now over 50,000.

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Sandwich Day (1718): November 3

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Sandwich Day honors one of the oldest methods of serving food, the sandwich.

The first recorded sandwich was made by Hillel the Elder, a rabbi who lived in the first century BC. He chopped nuts, apples, spices, and wine, placing the paste between two matzoh flatbreads. His is the first known version of this popular meal. This dish, the Hillel sandwich, is still served during Passover.

The term "sandwich" was first recorded in 1762 by the English author Edward Gibbons. The cooks at London's Beef Steak Club, a gaming club, invented the bread-flanked sandwich we know today. The word sandwich is the namesake of Lord John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792). An avid gambler, he took his meals at the card table. Whenever he was hungry, his servants would bring him cold cuts placed between two slices of bread. Soon after, his gambling mates also ordered "the same as Sandwich."

Lord Montagu was born before the switch from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. This day, November 3, corresponds to his birthday in the Julian calendar of November 13, 1718.

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Zero-tasking Day: November 3

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With daylight savings, we "fall back" and gain an hour in our day. Why not spend the hour doing absolutely nothing productive? Zero-task, take a deep breath, and relax.

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Nov

Candy Day, Ntl.: November 4*

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National Candy Day in November is one of several candy days each year. This event plays on Halloween and the candy received during trick-or-treating; it is a day to trade candy and eat those you like best. Happy National Candy Day!

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Nov

Chicken Lady Day, Ntl. (US-FL): November 4

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Dr. Marthenia "Tina" Dupree is known as the Chicken Lady in Miami, Florida, for her community outreach and works helping people excel in public speaking. She received the moniker as the Director of Community Relations and Training for her employer, one of the largest chicken restaurant chains in the world. She created the Professional Speakers Network, Inc., a non-profit that has helped thousands of people become excellent public speakers. Her graduates set aside this day to thank her each year.

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Nov

Common Sense Day (1879): November 4

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Bud Bilanich, a public speaker, created Common Sense Day to honor Hollywood actor Will Roger’s birthday. Rogers was known for his portrayal of cowboys and his humor playing on collective common sense.

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Nov

Easy-Bake Oven Day, Ntl. (1963): November 4

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If you grew up in the 1960s or later, one of the must-have toys was an Easy-Bake Oven. Still made today and as popular as ever, this little oven using light bulbs to heat unique recipe creations allows children to cook cakes and other treats in their rooms. Today is National Easy-Bake Oven Day, honoring its release on November 4, 1963. This event was created by Todd Coopee of Toy Tales and author of "Light Bulb Baking: A History of the Easy-Bake Oven."

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Nov

Fill Our Staplers Day: November 4

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During Daylight Savings Sunday, you check your batteries in your smoke and carbon dioxide alarms. The following day at work, you check the staples in your stapler and refill as needed. Brought to you annually by the Dull Men's Club.

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Nov

Flag Day, (PA): November 4

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Part of Fiestas Patrias, Flag Day in Panama is celebrated the day following Independence Day each year. It honors the creation of the Panamanian national flag in 1925, and Flag Day is a public holiday.

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Job Action Day: November 4

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It's time to put your career first. Job Action Day encourages people to look at their careers and decide where they want to be this time next year. Brush off that resume, look into training, and identify your dream job; whatever you do, today is a day of action. Annually on the first Monday in November. Job Action Day began in 2008.

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Nov

King Tut Day (1922): November 4

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King Tut Day commemorates the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb on November 4, 1922. The tomb was found intact in the Valley of Kings in Egypt. King Tut ascended the throne at the tender age of nine and ruled for a decade. Two theories arose about how he died: murder or accident, and the actual mode of his death remains a mystery.

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Nov

Mischief Night (UK)(1790): November 4

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Mischief Night in the United Kingdom is the day when children are allowed to prank and do minor vandalism. Initially, this custom was part of May Day celebrations; today, it is celebrated before Guy Fawkes Day.

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Recreation Day (AU): November 4

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Recreation Day occurs annually on the first Monday of November in the Australian state of Tasmania. It is a public holiday. On this day, people relax and catch up with family and friends. Others do household chores, go on a road trip, or enjoy outdoor activities.

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Traffic Professionals Day, Ntl.: November 4

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Annually on the first or second Monday in November, National Traffic Professionals Day pays tribute to the men and women who report on the traffic for local media and help us get from place to place.

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