National Cappuccino Day
Today, November 8th, is National Cappuccino Day. Cappuccino is a way of serving coffee. Its name comes from the Capuchin friars, a…
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The Start of the Bolshevik Revolution
On November 7th the Bolshevik Revolution started in Petrograd in Russia. The revolution is also known as the October Revolution. T…
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
Today, November 7th, is National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day. Now that's a pretty specific day. Not just chocolate, but…
Abraham Lincoln is Elected President
On November 6th 1860 the 16th President of the United States was elected, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln beat his Democrat, Southern Dem…
National Nachos Day
Today, November 6th, is National Nachos Day. Nachos are a, usually snack, dish that originates in Mexican food. The most basic nac…
The Gunpowder Plot
"Remember, remember, The Fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot." On November 5th 1605 the Gunpowder Plot was foiled. this …
National Doughnut Appreciation Day
Today, November 5th, is National Doughnut Appreciation Day (or National Doughnut Day). Yes, it's another day celebrating the dough…
The Start of the Iran Hostage Crisis
November 4th 1979 saw the start of the Iran hostage crisis. On that day Iranian students took over the United States embassy in Te…
National Candy Day
Today, November 4th, is National Candy Day. Candy, also known as sweets and confectionery (and sometimes as lollies), is a confect…
The Launch of Sputnik 2
On November 3rd 1957 the USSR launched Sputnik 2 into orbit. Sputnik 2 was the second craft to reach Earth orbit, after Sputnik 1.…
