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National Bundt Day honors the Bundt cake and the Bundt pan, a baking pan with a distinctive ring shape. Inspired by the Gugelhupf cake, a traditional European sweet, it is the inspiration behind the Bundt pan. Often made from cast aluminum, the Bundt pan reached its pinnacle in modern popularity during the 50s and 60s.

From Nordic Ware, the origin of the Bundt pan: "In the 1950s, two German women approached Dave Dalquist with a cast-iron "bund" pan with a hole in the middle and asked if he could create several pans like it in aluminum for them to sell and raise money for their synagogue. Taking cue from the original pan, Dave modified the shape and created new beautiful lightweight version, which now is known as the Bundt pan. Today, the Bundt pan can be found in more than 70 million households around the world."

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Clean Your Refrigerator Day: November 15

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In preparation for the Thanksgiving feast, today is Clean Your Refrigerator Day. Clean out those science experiments and expired food. Wash the sides, clean the veggie bins, or outsource this task to the kids. You’ll need all the room you can get because Thanksgiving is coming soon!

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COPD Day, World: November 15

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The Global Initiative organizes World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day in mid-November for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). This awareness campaign seeks to educate the public about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and how to improve the lives of those with it. First held in 2002, each year has its unique focus with participating in events involving healthcare organizations, government agencies, and educators. Free pulmonary check-ups may be available in your hometown. Check with your local healthcare provider for listings.

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Cord Blood Day, World: November 15

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Since 1988, stem cells from umbilical cord blood have been used in research to treat several diseases. Over the past few decades, an increasing percentage of parents have been donating their children's cord blood or enrolling in family banking in hopes that stem cells from birth may be able to treat disease or save lives in the future.

Nearly 80 life-threatening diseases — from cancers to blood diseases to immune disorders — can be treated today using cord blood stem cells, including pediatric transplants, cerebral palsy, and Type One Diabetes. National Cord Blood Awareness Day seeks to educate parents and consumers about the necessity to bank cord blood for themselves and their family's future.

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Drummers Day, Ntl: November 15

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Mike Donovan, president of Drum Bum, Inc. (Drumming.com), created National Drumming (or Drummers Day) to celebrate one of the oldest means of communication and music, the drum and drummers. The idea for a day for drummers came about during the creation of the website, which first appeared in 1999.

Drums remain crucial in music and date back to at least 6000 BC. Famous drummers include Phil Collins (Genisis), Ringo Starr (The Beatles), John Bonham (Led Zepplin), Roger Taylor (Queen), Cindy Blackman (Lenni Kravetz/Santana), and the legendary Buddy Rich. Celebrate today by celebrating the best.

Drumeo ranks the top 100 greatest drummers of all time here: https://www.drumeo.com/beat/the-top-100-drummers-of-all-time.

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Dynasty Day, (BE)(1918): November 15

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First held in 1866, November 15 is the official birthday of Belgium's reigning king or queen. Since all monarchs have the same birthday celebration, this day grew into Dynasty Day as a way to honor all former rulers of the nation.

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Education Support Professionals Day: November 15

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Sponsored by the National Association of Educational Office Professionals, Education Support Professionals Day honors the dedicated secretaries, clerks, and executive assistants that work for the administrators of our schools and keep things running so students can learn.

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George Spelvin Day (1886): November 15

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In American theater tradition, when an actor plays more than one role in a production, he/she is listed in the playbill as George Spelvin for the second (In England, the name Walter Plinge is used). On November 15, 1886, Spelvin made his theatrical debut in Charles A Gardner's play "Karl the Peddler" in New York City.

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GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Day: November 15

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Education Support Professionals Day is observed during American Education Week on Wednesday and honors the school system's employees. To show appreciation, students give thanks, gifts, or flowers to school secretaries, classroom aides, school maintenance workers, and cafeteria workers.

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I Love to Write Day: November 15

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Today is I Love to Write Day, and John Riddle created this event to introduce children to writing and encourage adults to go back to reading. It also falls right in the middle of National Writing Month in November, which includes a month-long novel-writing challenge: 50,000 words in 30 days. Created in 2002.

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Jumadal-Awwal (M): November 15 - December 13

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Jumadal-Awwal is the fifth month of the Islamic calendar. PLEASE NOTE: Islamic holidays are determined in Mecca by the moon’s position and can occur a day earlier or later than posted.

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Orangutans Day, Orange for (UK): November 15 (est)

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Orange for Orangutans Day raises awareness of the plight of orangutans and the threat to their natural habitat. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange on this day. People hold local events such as orange parties and orange cake bake sales to create funds for orangutan conservation through Protect Me and My Tree Appeal and the Orangutan Release Programme in Borneo.

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Pack Your Mom's Lunch Day: November 15

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Pack Your Mom’s Lunch Day switches the task of packing lunches from mom to kids. Today kids pack what Mom would like to have. Pack Your Mom’s Lunch Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Parkash Guru Nanak Sahib (S): November 15

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Parkash Guru Nanak Sahib is a prominent Sikh festival marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He was the founding Guru of Sikhism and was born on April 15, 1469, and September 22, 1539, is when he died. His festival day is a moveable feast in the Sikh calendar each year.

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Philanthropy Day, Ntl.: November 15

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National Philanthropy Day recognizes the efforts of philanthropists. First conceptualized by Douglas Freeman, it became a national awareness day in 1986 through a proclamation by President Reagan. It is officially hosted each year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. On this day, various organizations conduct social media outreach programs and activities that focus on their advocacy of choice.

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