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Memoir Writing Month: November

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Memoirs aren't just for the rich and famous; they also serve to safeguard family history. November is the perfect time to start your memoir, as the next four months are cold and dark. Free memoir writing...

January

Men Make Dinner Day, Ntl.: November 6

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National Men Make Dinner Day seeks to teach men who do not know how to cook. Contrary to popular belief, most men in the world can cook, and many of them are really good at it. This event is for those mys...

January

Merlot Day: November 7

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Merlot Day celebrates one of the world's most popular red wines, boasts a rich history that traces back to the early 19th century in the Bordeaux region of France. Known for its soft, velvety texture and...

January

Methamphetamine (Meth) Awareness Day, Ntl....

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Created in 2006, National Methamphetamine (Meth) Awareness Day aims to educate the public on the ill effects and dangers of methamphetamine use and abuse. President George W. Bush created this event via...

January

Microtia Awareness Day: November 9

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Microtia Awareness Day, observed annually on November 9th, is a significant day initiated by the Ear Community Organization to raise awareness about microtia. With this congenital deformity, the external...

January

Military Families Month: November

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Military Families Month honors the sacrifice and commitments of military personnel and their families. Throughout November, military families serving around the world are honored. Efforts to recognize t...

January

Millet and Teff Month: November

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November is Millet and Teff Month. Millet and teff, two ancient grains from different parts of the world, hold a unique place in global agriculture and culinary traditions. While both are small-seeded a...

January

Mousse Day: November 30

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Mousse Day celebrates the French culinary invention. Mousse, a light and airy dish known for its creamy texture and versatility has a rich culinary history that dates back to the 18th century. The term "...

January

Nachos Day: November 6

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Nacho Day celebrates nachos, a beloved snack enjoyed worldwide, originated in Piedras Negras, Mexico's small border town, in 1943. The creation of nachos is credited to Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, a maître d'...

January

Name Your PC Day: November 20

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Today is Name Your PC Day. Created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat.com, this celebration is a naming celebration for one’s personal computer. On this day, people give a name to their PCs and Laptops...

January

Native American Heritage Day, Ntl.: Novemb...

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National American Heritage Day celebrates the rich heritage and numerous contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the nation. Created by the US Congress in 2009 and proclaimed annually th...

January

Native American Heritage Month: November

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National American Heritage Month celebrates the myriad of contributions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives to the American nation. In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution de...

January

New York Marathon (US-NY): November 2 (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 spons...

January

Notary Public Day: November 7

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Today is Notary Public Day. Notaries apply a stamp and witness to official documents and are necessary for many legal transactions. Notary Public Day honors all hardworking notaries in the country. Ther...

January

Novel Writing Month, Ntl.: November

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National Novel Writing Month focuses on the creative way to keep on writing. On the first day of the month, participants begin a 50,000-word novel to pass to the organizers by 11:59 PM on November 30....

January

Occult Day: November 18

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Occult Day celebrates occultism, the unknown, superstitious, spiritual, and mystical. It’s about the strange and unseen, a chance to explore ancient mythology and some of the legends that inform our lives...

January

Omega Psi Phi Founders Day (1911): Novembe...

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Initiated by undergraduates Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, and Frank Coleman, Omega Psi Phi fraternity is the first black fraternity founded at a historically black college on November 17, 1911. Its...

January

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.

January

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Ntl.: N...

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November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. It seeks to raise awareness of the causes and signs of the disease and the tools available for those living with pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cance...

January

Parental Involvement Day, Ntl.: November 2...

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National Parental Involvement Day is a promotion that encourages parents and family members to become more involved in children's education. It falls on the third Thursday in November. During this day,...

January
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