November 1st - White House, Weather and Masks
November 1st - White House, Weather and Masks
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President First Occupies the White House
Construction began on the White House when the first cornerstone was laid on October 13, 1792. President Washington oversaw the construction of the house; however, he never lived in it. On November 1, 1800, when the White House was nearly complete, President John Adams and his wife, Abigail, moved in.
1870 - National Weather Service Established
On February 9, 1870, an Act of Congress was passed and signed by President Ulysses S. Grant requiring the Secretary of War to provide meteorological observations at military stations and other states and territories. This was the beginning of the National Weather Service. The first weather report was sent on the morning of November 1, 1870.
1959 - Hockey Mask Invented
Can you imagine playing ice hockey goalie without a mask to protect your face? That’s how the goalies used to play, until Jacques Plante came along. On November 1, 1959, Plante’s nose was broken when he was hit with a puck. He returned from the dressing room with stitches and wearing a crude home-made goaltender mask. He refused to play without it after that, and because of a winning streak, the head coach quit fighting it. Jacques played for the Montreal Canadiens from 1953 to 1963, retired in 1965, but came back to the NHL in 1968.
His final retirement was in 1975.
National Deep Fried Clams Day
November 1st is National Deep Fried Clams Day. I've had clam chowder, but never deep fried clams. Have you tried Deep Fried Clams? Here's a recipe to try out.
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November 2nd - Presidents, Dakotas and Boone
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1795 - James K. Polk's Birthday
James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States. James Polk was known as the first "dark horse" president because he was relatively unknown prior to winning the Democratic Party’s nomination. Polk negotiated with Great Britain for Oregon, but had to declare war against Mexico to claim New Mexico and California.
Polk’s health suffered from all the hard work and he became ill and died just 3 months after leaving office.
Warren G. Harding's Birthday
Warren G. Harding was the 29th President of the United States. Warren Harding won the election by 61% of the popular vote with the campaign promise: "Less government in business and more business in government." While Harding was in office, he opposed U.S. entry into the League of Nations; he pardoned war protester Eugene Debs; he signed an agreement to limit arms with key nations. Harding’s appointees were involved in many scandals; the most notable being the Teapot Dome Scandal. Harding died in office from a heart attack on August 2, 1923.
North Dakota Admission Day
On November 2, 1889, North Dakota became the 39th state of the United States. Bismarck is the Capital of North Dakota. Wheat brings in more farm income than any other crop and is grown in every county of the state.
Why is North Dakota known as "The Flickertail State?"
South Dakota Admission Day
On November 2, 1889, South Dakota became the 40th state of the United States. Pierre is the Capital of South Dakota. South Dakota is the home of Mount Rushmore, thus the nickname "The Mount Rushmore State." Do you know which four presidents are carved in the mountain?
1734 - Daniel Boone's Birthday
Daniel Boone was born on November 2, 1734. Daniel Boone was an American pioneer who explored the Appalachians and cleared the Wilderness Road. He is most famous for his exploration and settlement of what is now Kentucky.
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November 3rd - Sandwiches, Dogs in Space and Texas
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National Sandwich Day
National Sandwich Day is celebrated on November 3rd in honor of John Montagu's Birthday. John Montagu, also know as the 4th Earl of Sandwich, was born on November 3, 1718. It is said that he ordered his valet to bring him meat tucked between two pieces of bread, and thus the sandwich was born.
Sandwiches continue to be popular today and take on many forms. You can have a burger, a hoagie, an open face sandwich, a club sandwich, and the list goes on. What's your favorite sandwich?
1957 - First Dog in Space
On November 3, 1957, Sputnik 2 was launched by the Soviet Union with Laika on board. Laika, part Siberian Husky, was taken off the streets of Moskow and trained for space travel. The satellite wasn't designed to be recovered and Laika perished when the air supply was gone.
Stephen Fuller Austin's Birthday
Stephen Fuller Austin was born on November 3, 1793. He's known as the Father of Texas. Austin received a grant from the Mexican government and began colonization in the Brazos River region. The capital city of Austin is named after him.
Culture Day: Japan
Culture Day is celebrated every year in Japan on November 3rd.
Culture Day exists to promote culture, the arts and academic endeavor.
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November 4th - Cash Registers, Light Bulbs and Mummies
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Cash Register Patented
James Ritty, a saloon owner in Dayton, Ohio, invented the first cash register. He wanted to stop employees from taking his profits and after seeing a tool that counted the propeller revolutions on a steamship, he invented the “Incorruptible Cashier.” The machine was patented on November 4, 1879.
It was more of a calculator that kept track of sales and didn’t have a drawer to store cash.
Edison's Incandescent Light Bulb
Thomas Edison filed a patent for the first long-lasting, affordable Incandescent Light Bulb on November 4, 1879. He made his first demonstration of his incandescent light bulb on December 31, 1879, in Menlo Park. His patent for an Improvement in Electric Lamps was granted on January 27, 1880. Edison experimented with thousands of different filaments before he found that a carbon filament in an oxygen-free bulb glowed but did not burn up for a while.
1922 - King Tut Tomb Discovery
King Tutankhamun became the Pharaoh of Egypt at the age of nine around 1358 BC. King Tut’s tomb was discovered almost intact on November 4, 1922 by Howard Carter in Egypt’s Valley of Kings. Tutankhamun’s mummified remains were found in a solid gold coffin weighing almost 250 pounds.
1841 - First Wagon Train Reached California
The first wagon trains to arrive in California were the Bartleson-Bidwell Party, led by Captain John Bartleson and John Bidwell. They traveled across the continent from Missouri to California using the untested California Trail and arrived on November 4, 1841.
Laura Lane Welch Bush's Birthday
Laura Lane Welch Bush was born on November 4, 1946 in Midland, Texas. Laura Bush worked as a teacher and librarian. As First Lady, she worked on issues concerning children and women, especially relating to education and health. After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, she was very concerned about the children of the nation seeing the images on television and she urged parents to read to their children instead.
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November 5th - Gunpowder, Basketball and Doughnuts
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Guy Fawkes Day
In 1605, Guy Fawkes led a conspiracy in England to blow up King James I and the Houses of Parliament to avenge the persecution of Catholics in England. They had secretly hid twenty barrels of gunpowder in a cellar under Parliament. The gunpowder was discovered on November 4th and the conspirators were arrested, tried and put to death - including Guy Fawkes.
Guy Fawkes Day is a day for thanksgiving and celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, preventing the assassination of the King of England.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Won 3rd Term
In 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt ran for a 3rd Term as President of the United States. No other president had run for a 3rd term in the 150 years since George Washington declined to run for a third term. Franklin D. Roosevelt won the election of 1940, becoming the only president to serve 3 terms. He also won a 4th term, but died early in his 4th term. After Franklin D. Roosevelt death, the 22nd Amendment was approved in 1951, limiting future presidents to two terms in office.
1946 - First Shattered Backboard
On November 5, 1946, Chuck Connors of the Boston Celtics became the first NBA player to shatter a backboard. He also played major league baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. This is the same Chuck Connors that starred in the television series "The Rifleman."
National Doughnut Day
November 5th is National Doughnut Day. You might want to give the Idaho Potato Doughnuts a try. Colleen did and this is what she had to say, "This recipe makes a LOT of donuts, at least 2 dozen, so you might want to half the ingredients. The donuts are ultra-light, moist with a hint of lemon. They were a HUGE hit with my family. Don't try donuts if you are a beginner baker, however, if you have ANY yeast experience at all, go ahead and try these. You will be thrilled with the results."
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November 6th - Basketball, Music and Nachos
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Basketball Day - James Naismith's Birthday
James Naismith was a Physical Education Instructor (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939). He was born on November 6, 1939, in Ramsay Township, Ontario, Canada. At Springfield, Massachusetts, YMCA, he had a rowdy class that was stuck indoors due to the weather.
Dr. Luther Gulick, head of YMCA Physical Education, ordered Naismith to come up with a new game that wouldn't take up too much room, would keep the athletes in shape, and would be fair for all players and not too rough. Thus, basketball was born. The first game was played in December 1891, using a soccer ball and two peach baskets.
John Philip Sousa
John Philip Sousa, also known as “The March King” was born on November 6, 1854 in Washington D.C. When Sousa was 13, he wanted to join a circus band. To prevent this, his father enlisted him in the U.S. Marine Corps as an apprentice musician. John Sousa was a bandmaster and composer of military marches and inventor of the Sousaphone. Sousa wrote 136 marches including: Semper Fidelis, Official March of the U.S. Marine Corps; Stars and Stripes Forever, National March of the United States.
Saxophone Day - Adolphe Sax's Birthday
Adolphe Sax was born on November 6, 1814. Adolphe Sax was a Belgian musical instrument maker and inventor of the Saxophone in 1840. The Saxophone is a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore.
National Nachos Day
November 6th is National Nachos Day. Nachos can be as simple as tortilla chips topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled or microwaved. But why stop there? Nachos can be a work of art. Start with your favorite tortilla chips and then... Add your favorite cooked meat: ground beef, chicken or pork. Add some produce: tomatoes, corn, avocado. Add some dairy: cheese, sour cream. And top it off with jalapeno peppers and olives. Nachos are perfect for a snack or even a meal!
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November 7th - Republicans, Radium and Bears
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1874 - Republican Symbol
On November 7, 1874, the elephant was first used to represent the Republican Party in a cartoon in Harper's Weekly by political cartoonist, Thomas Nast.
Marie Curie's Birthday
Marie Curie was born on November 7, 1867 in Warsaw, Poland.
She was a French chemist who won two Nobel prizes; one (with her husband and Henri Becquerel) for research on radioactivity and another for her discovery of radium and polonium. Radium is an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores. Marie Curie died on July 4, 1934, of aplastic anemia most likely contracted from exposure to radiation.
Former First Lady Wins Public Office
On November 7, 2000, Hillary Rodham Clinton became a Senator for New York. It was the first time a former First Lady won public office. In 2008, she ran for President of the United States, but lost to Barack Obama. He made her part of his cabinet as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State, making her the first First Lady to serve in the United States Cabinet.
Hug A Bear Day
November 7th is Hug A Bear Day. Panda Bears look hugable, but so does Winnie the Pooh. It's probably best to hug a Teddy Bear today!
Magazine Day
November 7th is Magazine Day. Kids love magazines. They anxiously wait for their favorites to come in the mail and then will often devour them cover to cover. Magazines are a great tool for encouraging reading and to broaden the horizons of kids
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November 8th - Montana, X-Rays and Mexico
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Montana Admission Day
On November 8, 1889, Montana became the 41st state of the United States. Helena is the Capital of Montana. Montana covers more than 147,000 square miles, making it the 4th largest state, but is only the 48th most densely populated state.
Why is Montana known as "The Treasure State?".
X-Ray Discovery Day
On November 8, 1895, German physicist, Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen, discovered x-rays. Roentgen was working with electron beams in a gas discharge tube when he saw a fluorescent screen glow when the electron beam was turned on. He was amazed because the tube was surrounded by heavy black paper that kept ordinary light from escaping. He placed different objects between the tube and the screen, finally trying his hand and an image of his bones was projected on the screen.
Cortés Conquers Mexico
After landing on the Yucatan peninsula in April, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés and his men began making their way up the Mexican coast. Cortés founded Veracruz where he trained his army and burned his ships. On the way to Tenochtitlan, he clashed with local Indians, but many of them became his allies. On November 8, 1519, Cortés and his army marched into the heart of the Aztec Empire and took the Aztec Emperor Montezuma hostage.
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November 9th - Berlin Wall, Panama Canal and Boston Fire
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1989 - Berlin Wall Opened
After World War II (in 1949), Germany was divided into occupation zones, creating East Germany and West Germany. In 1961, the Berlin Wall was built creating a physical division of Germany. On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was opened and reunification followed in 1990.
1st President to Visit Foreign Country
On November 9, 1906, Theodore Roosevelt left for Panama and became the first president to make an official visit to a foreign country while in office. His enthusiasm for the Panama Canal project prompted his visit. During his three day stay, he visited and inspected many sites including a hospital, dam sites, kitchens, military troops, railway ties - keeping his secret service men on their toes trying to keep up with him.
1872 - Boston Fire
On November 9, 1872, a fire started in a dry-goods warehouse in Boston, Massachusetts. Windy conditions caused the fire to spread quickly through several blocks of the business district. 776 buildings were destroyed with damages estimated at $73.5 million. The Boston Fire occurred one year after the Great Chicago Fire of October 1871.
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November 11th - Veterans, Washington, and First Ladies
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1885 - The First Motorcycle
German engineer and automobile manufacturer, Gottlieb Daimler, patented what is considered the first true motorcycle. On November 10, 1885, his son Paul, became the first motorcyclist when he rode his father's invention.
The Daimler motorcycle was gas-powered. Sylvester Roper previously built a primitive motorcycle, but it was steam-powered.
Badlands National Park
The Badlands National Park, located in southwest South Dakota, preserves 244,000 acres of multicolored peaks and spires resulting from erosion. It was established as a National Monument on January 29, 1939, and reestablished as a National Park on November 10, 1978.
Marine Corps Birthday
The United States Marine Corps is an amphibious division of the United States Navy established on November 10, 1775, by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Continental Marines and the Continental Navy were both disbanded after the American Revolution. It wasn’t until 1798, that Congress resurrected the United States Marine Corps in preparation for the Quasi-War with France.
The “Marines Hymn” is the official hymn of the Marine Corps and is the oldest official military song.
The official march of the Marine Corps “Semper Fidelis” was composed by John Phillip Sousa in 1889.
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November 12th - National Parks, Gold Medals and First Ladies
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Veterans Day
In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, an armistice was signed. The "war to end all wars" was over. November 11, 1919 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States, to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during World War I in order to ensure a lasting peace.
Congress voted Armistice Day a federal holiday in 1938, 20 years after the war ended. Armistice Day was changed to Veterans' Day in 1954 to honor all military veterans.
1921 - Tomb of the Unknowns Dedicated
The Tomb of the Unknowns is a monument in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia dedicated to American service members whose remains are unidentified. There are actually four soldiers buried in this spot: the unknown soldiers of the two World Wars, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam War. Each soldier represents all of those who gave their lives in the modern wars. Soldiers from the Army's Third Infantry guard the tomb twenty-four hours a day. Wreath-laying ceremonies take place all through the year and people from all over the world come to watch the changing of the guard. On another hill of Arlington Cemetery there is a mass grave of unidentified soldiers from the Civil War.
Washington Admission Day
On November 11, 1889, Washington became the 42nd state of the United States. Olympia is the capital of Washington. Washington is the only state named for a president. Apples are the largest agricultural product grown in the state of Washington. Why is Washington known as The Evergreen State?
Abigail Smith Adams' Birthday
Abigail Smith Adams was born on November 11, 1744 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Abigail is remembered for the letters she wrote to her husband while he was away at the Continental Congresses. She urged him to “remember the ladies” who served the country so well during the revolution.
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November 13th - Kindness, Jeeps and The Draft
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Arches National Park
Arches National Park was established on November 12, 1971. It is located in eastern Utah including mountains and the Colorado River gorge and huge rock formations caused by erosion. The Delicate Arch is a 52 foot tall freestanding natural arch and is the most recognized landmark in Arches National Park.
In 2002, when the Winter Olympics were held in Utah, the Olympic torch relay passed through the Delicate Arch.
Nadia Comaneci's Birthday
Nadia Comaneci was born on November 12, 1961, in Onesti (official name, Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej), Romania. Nadia Comaneci is a Romanian gymnast who won three gold medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics. she was the first gymnast to ever score a perfection 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event. Nadia also won two gold medals in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Letitia Christian Tyler's Birthday
Letitia Christian Tyler was born on November 12, 1790 at the Cedar Grove plantation in New Kent County, Virginia. Letitia Christian Tyler was John Tyler's first wife. She suffered a stroke two years before he became president. Letitia died in 1842. President Tyler's daughter-in-law Priscilla Cooper Tyler and his daughter Letitia Tyler Semple acted as White House hostesses until Tyler remarried in June of 1844.
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November 14th - Streetcars, Yale and Teddy Bears
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World Kindness Day
November 13th is World Kindness Day. November 13, 1997 was the opening day of the first World Kindness Movement conference in Tokyo. This conference brought together like-minded kindness movements from around the world and the "Declaration of Kindness" was signed.
The mission of the World Kindness Movement is to "inspire individuals towards greater kindness and connect nations to create a kinder world." Do something kind for somebody today.
1940 - Jeep Prototype Submitted to U.S. Army
On November 13, 1940, car maker Willys-Overland submitted a prototype for the Jeep to the U.S. Army for approval. The Jeep featured four-wheel drive, an open-air cab, and a rifle rack mounted under the windshield.
1927 - Holland Tunnel Anniversary
On November 13, 1927, the Holland Tunnel was opened to traffic. The Holland Tunnel runs under the Hudson River between New York, New York and Jersey City, New Jersey. The tunnel consists of two tubes, each large enough for two lanes of traffic. The tunnel is named after the Chief Engineer Clifford Milburn Holland, who died before the project was completed.
1942 - Minimum Draft Age Lowered to 18
President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 establishing the Selective Service System. On November 13, 1942, President Roosevelt signed into law a bill that lowered the minimum draft age from 21 to 18. From 1948 until 1973, men were drafted to fill vacancies in the armed forces during both peacetime and periods of conflict. The draft ended in 1973 and the registration requirement ended in 1975.
In 1980, President Carter reinstated the registration requirement due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Registration continues today of all male U.S. citizens and male aliens living in the United States who are 18-25 years old, with a few exceptions. During times of draft, the Selective Service holds a lottery to determine the order men would be called to service.
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November 15th - Refrigerators, Oceans and Recycling
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1832 - First Horse-drawn Streetcar
On November 14, 1832, the first horse-drawn streetcar went into operation. It ran on rails along Bowery Street in New York. The first streetcar was owned by John Mason and manufactured by The John Stephenson Company.
1968 - Yale Goes Coed
On November 14, 1968, Yale announced it would admit women to the undergraduate program. The graduate program was coed as early as 1876. Amy Solomon was the first woman to register as a Yale undergraduate in the fall of 1969.
National American Teddy Bear Day
Teddy Bears were born when President Theodore Roosevelt spared the life of a bear cub while hunting in Mississippi in 1902. A political cartoonist recorded the incident. That's how America's love for Teddy Bears began.
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National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
Clean out Your Refrigerator Day is November 15th. The day originated by the Whirlpool Corporation in 1995, but was to be held annually on the third Wednesday in November. Rumor has it that it got changed to the 15th of November by the e-card companies on the Internet.
So there you have it…clean out your refrigerator on November 15th. Give it a good shine and it will be all ready to serve you well over the Thanksgiving holiday when you’ll need lots of space. Did you find any science experiment specimens? Get out your microscope!
Lewis and Clark Expedition Reaches Pacific Ocean
On November 15, 1805, Meriwether Lewis and a small group of men reached the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile Captain Clark and the rest of the men packed up and left Megler camp and set up Station Camp. Lewis arrived at Station Camp on November 17th and the following day, Clark and eleven men left Station Camp for their turn to view the Pacific Ocean. They remained at Station Camp for 10 days while exploring the coast.
America Recycles Day
November 15th is America Recycles Day (sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, Inc.).
The purpose of America Recycles Day is to promote recycling and recycled products. The 2010 theme is "I Recycle."
Brazil: Republic Day
Republic Day commemorates the Proclamation of the Republic of Brazil on November 15, 1889. Brazil is the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world. Brazil is located in the central and northeastern part of South America. Brazil is the world's leading coffee exporter.
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President First Occupies the White House
Construction began on the White House when the first cornerstone was laid on October 13, 1792. President Washington oversaw the construction of the house; however, he never lived in it. On November 1, 1800, when the White House was nearly complete, President John Adams and his wife, Abigail, moved in.
1870 - National Weather Service Established
On February 9, 1870, an Act of Congress was passed and signed by President Ulysses S. Grant requiring the Secretary of War to provide meteorological observations at military stations and other states and territories. This was the beginning of the National Weather Service. The first weather report was sent on the morning of November 1, 1870.
- Weather Printables
- Weather History by Rachelle Oblack, About.com Guide to Weather
1959 - Hockey Mask Invented
Can you imagine playing ice hockey goalie without a mask to protect your face? That’s how the goalies used to play, until Jacques Plante came along. On November 1, 1959, Plante’s nose was broken when he was hit with a puck. He returned from the dressing room with stitches and wearing a crude home-made goaltender mask. He refused to play without it after that, and because of a winning streak, the head coach quit fighting it. Jacques played for the Montreal Canadiens from 1953 to 1963, retired in 1965, but came back to the NHL in 1968.
His final retirement was in 1975.
National Deep Fried Clams Day
November 1st is National Deep Fried Clams Day. I've had clam chowder, but never deep fried clams. Have you tried Deep Fried Clams? Here's a recipe to try out.
- Clam Printables
- Clams Unit Study
- Deep Fried Clams Recipe - by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com Guide to Home Cooking
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November 2nd - Presidents, Dakotas and Boone
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1795 - James K. Polk's Birthday
James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States. James Polk was known as the first "dark horse" president because he was relatively unknown prior to winning the Democratic Party’s nomination. Polk negotiated with Great Britain for Oregon, but had to declare war against Mexico to claim New Mexico and California.
Polk’s health suffered from all the hard work and he became ill and died just 3 months after leaving office.
Warren G. Harding's Birthday
Warren G. Harding was the 29th President of the United States. Warren Harding won the election by 61% of the popular vote with the campaign promise: "Less government in business and more business in government." While Harding was in office, he opposed U.S. entry into the League of Nations; he pardoned war protester Eugene Debs; he signed an agreement to limit arms with key nations. Harding’s appointees were involved in many scandals; the most notable being the Teapot Dome Scandal. Harding died in office from a heart attack on August 2, 1923.
North Dakota Admission Day
On November 2, 1889, North Dakota became the 39th state of the United States. Bismarck is the Capital of North Dakota. Wheat brings in more farm income than any other crop and is grown in every county of the state.
Why is North Dakota known as "The Flickertail State?"
South Dakota Admission Day
On November 2, 1889, South Dakota became the 40th state of the United States. Pierre is the Capital of South Dakota. South Dakota is the home of Mount Rushmore, thus the nickname "The Mount Rushmore State." Do you know which four presidents are carved in the mountain?
1734 - Daniel Boone's Birthday
Daniel Boone was born on November 2, 1734. Daniel Boone was an American pioneer who explored the Appalachians and cleared the Wilderness Road. He is most famous for his exploration and settlement of what is now Kentucky.
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November 3rd - Sandwiches, Dogs in Space and Texas
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National Sandwich Day
National Sandwich Day is celebrated on November 3rd in honor of John Montagu's Birthday. John Montagu, also know as the 4th Earl of Sandwich, was born on November 3, 1718. It is said that he ordered his valet to bring him meat tucked between two pieces of bread, and thus the sandwich was born.
Sandwiches continue to be popular today and take on many forms. You can have a burger, a hoagie, an open face sandwich, a club sandwich, and the list goes on. What's your favorite sandwich?
1957 - First Dog in Space
On November 3, 1957, Sputnik 2 was launched by the Soviet Union with Laika on board. Laika, part Siberian Husky, was taken off the streets of Moskow and trained for space travel. The satellite wasn't designed to be recovered and Laika perished when the air supply was gone.
Stephen Fuller Austin's Birthday
Stephen Fuller Austin was born on November 3, 1793. He's known as the Father of Texas. Austin received a grant from the Mexican government and began colonization in the Brazos River region. The capital city of Austin is named after him.
Culture Day: Japan
Culture Day is celebrated every year in Japan on November 3rd.
Culture Day exists to promote culture, the arts and academic endeavor.
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November 4th - Cash Registers, Light Bulbs and Mummies
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Cash Register Patented
James Ritty, a saloon owner in Dayton, Ohio, invented the first cash register. He wanted to stop employees from taking his profits and after seeing a tool that counted the propeller revolutions on a steamship, he invented the “Incorruptible Cashier.” The machine was patented on November 4, 1879.
It was more of a calculator that kept track of sales and didn’t have a drawer to store cash.
Edison's Incandescent Light Bulb
Thomas Edison filed a patent for the first long-lasting, affordable Incandescent Light Bulb on November 4, 1879. He made his first demonstration of his incandescent light bulb on December 31, 1879, in Menlo Park. His patent for an Improvement in Electric Lamps was granted on January 27, 1880. Edison experimented with thousands of different filaments before he found that a carbon filament in an oxygen-free bulb glowed but did not burn up for a while.
1922 - King Tut Tomb Discovery
King Tutankhamun became the Pharaoh of Egypt at the age of nine around 1358 BC. King Tut’s tomb was discovered almost intact on November 4, 1922 by Howard Carter in Egypt’s Valley of Kings. Tutankhamun’s mummified remains were found in a solid gold coffin weighing almost 250 pounds.
1841 - First Wagon Train Reached California
The first wagon trains to arrive in California were the Bartleson-Bidwell Party, led by Captain John Bartleson and John Bidwell. They traveled across the continent from Missouri to California using the untested California Trail and arrived on November 4, 1841.
Laura Lane Welch Bush's Birthday
Laura Lane Welch Bush was born on November 4, 1946 in Midland, Texas. Laura Bush worked as a teacher and librarian. As First Lady, she worked on issues concerning children and women, especially relating to education and health. After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, she was very concerned about the children of the nation seeing the images on television and she urged parents to read to their children instead.
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November 5th - Gunpowder, Basketball and Doughnuts
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Guy Fawkes Day
In 1605, Guy Fawkes led a conspiracy in England to blow up King James I and the Houses of Parliament to avenge the persecution of Catholics in England. They had secretly hid twenty barrels of gunpowder in a cellar under Parliament. The gunpowder was discovered on November 4th and the conspirators were arrested, tried and put to death - including Guy Fawkes.
Guy Fawkes Day is a day for thanksgiving and celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, preventing the assassination of the King of England.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Won 3rd Term
In 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt ran for a 3rd Term as President of the United States. No other president had run for a 3rd term in the 150 years since George Washington declined to run for a third term. Franklin D. Roosevelt won the election of 1940, becoming the only president to serve 3 terms. He also won a 4th term, but died early in his 4th term. After Franklin D. Roosevelt death, the 22nd Amendment was approved in 1951, limiting future presidents to two terms in office.
1946 - First Shattered Backboard
On November 5, 1946, Chuck Connors of the Boston Celtics became the first NBA player to shatter a backboard. He also played major league baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. This is the same Chuck Connors that starred in the television series "The Rifleman."
National Doughnut Day
November 5th is National Doughnut Day. You might want to give the Idaho Potato Doughnuts a try. Colleen did and this is what she had to say, "This recipe makes a LOT of donuts, at least 2 dozen, so you might want to half the ingredients. The donuts are ultra-light, moist with a hint of lemon. They were a HUGE hit with my family. Don't try donuts if you are a beginner baker, however, if you have ANY yeast experience at all, go ahead and try these. You will be thrilled with the results."
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November 6th - Basketball, Music and Nachos
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Basketball Day - James Naismith's Birthday
James Naismith was a Physical Education Instructor (born in Canada) who invented the game of basketball (1861-1939). He was born on November 6, 1939, in Ramsay Township, Ontario, Canada. At Springfield, Massachusetts, YMCA, he had a rowdy class that was stuck indoors due to the weather.
Dr. Luther Gulick, head of YMCA Physical Education, ordered Naismith to come up with a new game that wouldn't take up too much room, would keep the athletes in shape, and would be fair for all players and not too rough. Thus, basketball was born. The first game was played in December 1891, using a soccer ball and two peach baskets.
John Philip Sousa
John Philip Sousa, also known as “The March King” was born on November 6, 1854 in Washington D.C. When Sousa was 13, he wanted to join a circus band. To prevent this, his father enlisted him in the U.S. Marine Corps as an apprentice musician. John Sousa was a bandmaster and composer of military marches and inventor of the Sousaphone. Sousa wrote 136 marches including: Semper Fidelis, Official March of the U.S. Marine Corps; Stars and Stripes Forever, National March of the United States.
Saxophone Day - Adolphe Sax's Birthday
Adolphe Sax was born on November 6, 1814. Adolphe Sax was a Belgian musical instrument maker and inventor of the Saxophone in 1840. The Saxophone is a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore.
National Nachos Day
November 6th is National Nachos Day. Nachos can be as simple as tortilla chips topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled or microwaved. But why stop there? Nachos can be a work of art. Start with your favorite tortilla chips and then... Add your favorite cooked meat: ground beef, chicken or pork. Add some produce: tomatoes, corn, avocado. Add some dairy: cheese, sour cream. And top it off with jalapeno peppers and olives. Nachos are perfect for a snack or even a meal!
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November 7th - Republicans, Radium and Bears
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1874 - Republican Symbol
On November 7, 1874, the elephant was first used to represent the Republican Party in a cartoon in Harper's Weekly by political cartoonist, Thomas Nast.
Marie Curie's Birthday
Marie Curie was born on November 7, 1867 in Warsaw, Poland.
She was a French chemist who won two Nobel prizes; one (with her husband and Henri Becquerel) for research on radioactivity and another for her discovery of radium and polonium. Radium is an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores. Marie Curie died on July 4, 1934, of aplastic anemia most likely contracted from exposure to radiation.
Former First Lady Wins Public Office
On November 7, 2000, Hillary Rodham Clinton became a Senator for New York. It was the first time a former First Lady won public office. In 2008, she ran for President of the United States, but lost to Barack Obama. He made her part of his cabinet as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State, making her the first First Lady to serve in the United States Cabinet.
Hug A Bear Day
November 7th is Hug A Bear Day. Panda Bears look hugable, but so does Winnie the Pooh. It's probably best to hug a Teddy Bear today!
Magazine Day
November 7th is Magazine Day. Kids love magazines. They anxiously wait for their favorites to come in the mail and then will often devour them cover to cover. Magazines are a great tool for encouraging reading and to broaden the horizons of kids
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November 8th - Montana, X-Rays and Mexico
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Montana Admission Day
On November 8, 1889, Montana became the 41st state of the United States. Helena is the Capital of Montana. Montana covers more than 147,000 square miles, making it the 4th largest state, but is only the 48th most densely populated state.
Why is Montana known as "The Treasure State?".
X-Ray Discovery Day
On November 8, 1895, German physicist, Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen, discovered x-rays. Roentgen was working with electron beams in a gas discharge tube when he saw a fluorescent screen glow when the electron beam was turned on. He was amazed because the tube was surrounded by heavy black paper that kept ordinary light from escaping. He placed different objects between the tube and the screen, finally trying his hand and an image of his bones was projected on the screen.
Cortés Conquers Mexico
After landing on the Yucatan peninsula in April, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés and his men began making their way up the Mexican coast. Cortés founded Veracruz where he trained his army and burned his ships. On the way to Tenochtitlan, he clashed with local Indians, but many of them became his allies. On November 8, 1519, Cortés and his army marched into the heart of the Aztec Empire and took the Aztec Emperor Montezuma hostage.
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November 9th - Berlin Wall, Panama Canal and Boston Fire
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1989 - Berlin Wall Opened
After World War II (in 1949), Germany was divided into occupation zones, creating East Germany and West Germany. In 1961, the Berlin Wall was built creating a physical division of Germany. On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was opened and reunification followed in 1990.
1st President to Visit Foreign Country
On November 9, 1906, Theodore Roosevelt left for Panama and became the first president to make an official visit to a foreign country while in office. His enthusiasm for the Panama Canal project prompted his visit. During his three day stay, he visited and inspected many sites including a hospital, dam sites, kitchens, military troops, railway ties - keeping his secret service men on their toes trying to keep up with him.
1872 - Boston Fire
On November 9, 1872, a fire started in a dry-goods warehouse in Boston, Massachusetts. Windy conditions caused the fire to spread quickly through several blocks of the business district. 776 buildings were destroyed with damages estimated at $73.5 million. The Boston Fire occurred one year after the Great Chicago Fire of October 1871.
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November 11th - Veterans, Washington, and First Ladies
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1885 - The First Motorcycle
German engineer and automobile manufacturer, Gottlieb Daimler, patented what is considered the first true motorcycle. On November 10, 1885, his son Paul, became the first motorcyclist when he rode his father's invention.
The Daimler motorcycle was gas-powered. Sylvester Roper previously built a primitive motorcycle, but it was steam-powered.
Badlands National Park
The Badlands National Park, located in southwest South Dakota, preserves 244,000 acres of multicolored peaks and spires resulting from erosion. It was established as a National Monument on January 29, 1939, and reestablished as a National Park on November 10, 1978.
Marine Corps Birthday
The United States Marine Corps is an amphibious division of the United States Navy established on November 10, 1775, by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Continental Marines and the Continental Navy were both disbanded after the American Revolution. It wasn’t until 1798, that Congress resurrected the United States Marine Corps in preparation for the Quasi-War with France.
The “Marines Hymn” is the official hymn of the Marine Corps and is the oldest official military song.
The official march of the Marine Corps “Semper Fidelis” was composed by John Phillip Sousa in 1889.
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November 12th - National Parks, Gold Medals and First Ladies
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Veterans Day
In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, an armistice was signed. The "war to end all wars" was over. November 11, 1919 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States, to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during World War I in order to ensure a lasting peace.
Congress voted Armistice Day a federal holiday in 1938, 20 years after the war ended. Armistice Day was changed to Veterans' Day in 1954 to honor all military veterans.
- Veterans' Day Printables
- History and Origin of Veterans' Day
- Homeschool Fun - Veterans Day Quiz
- Veterans' Day Poetry
1921 - Tomb of the Unknowns Dedicated
The Tomb of the Unknowns is a monument in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia dedicated to American service members whose remains are unidentified. There are actually four soldiers buried in this spot: the unknown soldiers of the two World Wars, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam War. Each soldier represents all of those who gave their lives in the modern wars. Soldiers from the Army's Third Infantry guard the tomb twenty-four hours a day. Wreath-laying ceremonies take place all through the year and people from all over the world come to watch the changing of the guard. On another hill of Arlington Cemetery there is a mass grave of unidentified soldiers from the Civil War.
Washington Admission Day
On November 11, 1889, Washington became the 42nd state of the United States. Olympia is the capital of Washington. Washington is the only state named for a president. Apples are the largest agricultural product grown in the state of Washington. Why is Washington known as The Evergreen State?
Abigail Smith Adams' Birthday
Abigail Smith Adams was born on November 11, 1744 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Abigail is remembered for the letters she wrote to her husband while he was away at the Continental Congresses. She urged him to “remember the ladies” who served the country so well during the revolution.
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November 13th - Kindness, Jeeps and The Draft
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Arches National Park
Arches National Park was established on November 12, 1971. It is located in eastern Utah including mountains and the Colorado River gorge and huge rock formations caused by erosion. The Delicate Arch is a 52 foot tall freestanding natural arch and is the most recognized landmark in Arches National Park.
In 2002, when the Winter Olympics were held in Utah, the Olympic torch relay passed through the Delicate Arch.
Nadia Comaneci's Birthday
Nadia Comaneci was born on November 12, 1961, in Onesti (official name, Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej), Romania. Nadia Comaneci is a Romanian gymnast who won three gold medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics. she was the first gymnast to ever score a perfection 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event. Nadia also won two gold medals in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Letitia Christian Tyler's Birthday
Letitia Christian Tyler was born on November 12, 1790 at the Cedar Grove plantation in New Kent County, Virginia. Letitia Christian Tyler was John Tyler's first wife. She suffered a stroke two years before he became president. Letitia died in 1842. President Tyler's daughter-in-law Priscilla Cooper Tyler and his daughter Letitia Tyler Semple acted as White House hostesses until Tyler remarried in June of 1844.
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November 14th - Streetcars, Yale and Teddy Bears
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World Kindness Day
November 13th is World Kindness Day. November 13, 1997 was the opening day of the first World Kindness Movement conference in Tokyo. This conference brought together like-minded kindness movements from around the world and the "Declaration of Kindness" was signed.
The mission of the World Kindness Movement is to "inspire individuals towards greater kindness and connect nations to create a kinder world." Do something kind for somebody today.
1940 - Jeep Prototype Submitted to U.S. Army
On November 13, 1940, car maker Willys-Overland submitted a prototype for the Jeep to the U.S. Army for approval. The Jeep featured four-wheel drive, an open-air cab, and a rifle rack mounted under the windshield.
1927 - Holland Tunnel Anniversary
On November 13, 1927, the Holland Tunnel was opened to traffic. The Holland Tunnel runs under the Hudson River between New York, New York and Jersey City, New Jersey. The tunnel consists of two tubes, each large enough for two lanes of traffic. The tunnel is named after the Chief Engineer Clifford Milburn Holland, who died before the project was completed.
1942 - Minimum Draft Age Lowered to 18
President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 establishing the Selective Service System. On November 13, 1942, President Roosevelt signed into law a bill that lowered the minimum draft age from 21 to 18. From 1948 until 1973, men were drafted to fill vacancies in the armed forces during both peacetime and periods of conflict. The draft ended in 1973 and the registration requirement ended in 1975.
In 1980, President Carter reinstated the registration requirement due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Registration continues today of all male U.S. citizens and male aliens living in the United States who are 18-25 years old, with a few exceptions. During times of draft, the Selective Service holds a lottery to determine the order men would be called to service.
- The Military Draft Coloring Page
- What Happens During a Military Draft? by Rod Powers, About.com Guide to US Military
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November 15th - Refrigerators, Oceans and Recycling
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1832 - First Horse-drawn Streetcar
On November 14, 1832, the first horse-drawn streetcar went into operation. It ran on rails along Bowery Street in New York. The first streetcar was owned by John Mason and manufactured by The John Stephenson Company.
1968 - Yale Goes Coed
On November 14, 1968, Yale announced it would admit women to the undergraduate program. The graduate program was coed as early as 1876. Amy Solomon was the first woman to register as a Yale undergraduate in the fall of 1969.
National American Teddy Bear Day
Teddy Bears were born when President Theodore Roosevelt spared the life of a bear cub while hunting in Mississippi in 1902. A political cartoonist recorded the incident. That's how America's love for Teddy Bears began.
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National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
Clean out Your Refrigerator Day is November 15th. The day originated by the Whirlpool Corporation in 1995, but was to be held annually on the third Wednesday in November. Rumor has it that it got changed to the 15th of November by the e-card companies on the Internet.
So there you have it…clean out your refrigerator on November 15th. Give it a good shine and it will be all ready to serve you well over the Thanksgiving holiday when you’ll need lots of space. Did you find any science experiment specimens? Get out your microscope!
- Refrigerator Coloring Page
- The Kids' Homekeeping Handbook - Cleaning out the Refrigerator
- Science Activity - Moldy Oldies
Lewis and Clark Expedition Reaches Pacific Ocean
On November 15, 1805, Meriwether Lewis and a small group of men reached the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile Captain Clark and the rest of the men packed up and left Megler camp and set up Station Camp. Lewis arrived at Station Camp on November 17th and the following day, Clark and eleven men left Station Camp for their turn to view the Pacific Ocean. They remained at Station Camp for 10 days while exploring the coast.
America Recycles Day
November 15th is America Recycles Day (sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, Inc.).
The purpose of America Recycles Day is to promote recycling and recycled products. The 2010 theme is "I Recycle."
Brazil: Republic Day
Republic Day commemorates the Proclamation of the Republic of Brazil on November 15, 1889. Brazil is the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world. Brazil is located in the central and northeastern part of South America. Brazil is the world's leading coffee exporter.
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