NOVEMBER 23, 2023 | THANKSGIVING DAY | NATIONAL EAT A CRANBERRY DAY | NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY | NATIONAL CASHEW DAY | NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING | TURKEY FREE THANKSGIVING | WOLFENOOT | FIBONACCI DAY
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 | THANKSGIVING DAY | NATIONAL EAT A CRANBERRY DAY | NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY | NATIONAL CASHEW DAY | NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING | TURKEY FREE THANKSGIVING | WOLFENOOT | FIBONACCI DAY
THANKSGIVING DAY
Thanksgiving Day is observed each year in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. The observance is a time when families and friends gather and give thanks for many reasons, each often as different as each person who gathers around the table. Read more...
NATIONAL EAT A CRANBERRY DAY
On November 23rd, National Eat a Cranberry Day encourages us to take a bite of the bright red cranberry. But brace yourself! Read more...
NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY
Get the pure coffee essence on National Espresso Day! Whether you sip one cup or keep buzzing all day long, November 23rd is the day. Read more...
NATIONAL CASHEW DAY
A favorite snacking and party nut is recognized each year on November 23rd during National Cashew Day. Read more...
NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING
Each year on the fourth Thursday in November recognizes the National Day of Mourning. The observance is an opportunity to reflect on Native American heritage and the role Thanksgiving played in the lives of their ancestors. Read more...
TURKEY FREE THANKSGIVING
Turkey Free Thanksgiving is observed annually on the fourth Thursday in November. Read more...
WOLFENOOT | November 23
WOLFENOOT
Every year on November 23rd, Wolfenoot celebrates both the spirit of the wolf and kindness. It’s also a day that encourages people to be kind to animals, especially dogs as they are descendants of the wolf. Read more...
FIBONACCI DAY | November 23
FIBONACCI DAY
Every November 23rd, Fibonacci Day honors Leonardo Bonacci, one of the most influential mathematicians of the Middle Ages. The date corresponds to the first numbers of the Fibonacci sequence - 1 1 2 3. Read more...
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November 23rd Celebrated History
1889
Louis Glass and William S. Arnold install the first jukebox in the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco, CA. The Edison Class M Electric Phonograph with an oak cabinet included a coin-operated mechanism.
1897
The U.S. Patent Office granted patent No. 594,114 to John Lee Love of Fall River, MA, for the invention of a portable pencil sharpener.
1921
President Warren G. Harding signs the Willis-Campbell Act restricting physicians from prescribing beer or liquor to their patients, further restricting the means by which people could obtain alcohol early in the Prohibition Era.
1963
The first-ever episode of the Doctor Who series airs on the BBC. William Hartnell played the Doctor in "An Unearthly Child," and it was directed by Waris Hussein.
1992
IBM releases Simon, a personal digital assistant. The device, with its touch screen and interface, is considered the first smartphone.
November 23rd Celebrated Birthdays
Donald Deskey - 1894
The graphic and industrial designer launched the design firm Donald Deskey Associates in the mid-1940s. His art deco designs won him the design competition for Radio City Music Hall's interiors. He also created several designs for products such as Crest, Tide, and Clorox.
Rachel Fuller Brown - 1898
In 1948, the chemist collaborated with microbiologist Elizabeth Lee Hazen on the antibiotic nystatin. In 1975, the American Institute of Chemists honored both women with the Chemical Pioneer Award.
Vera Simons - 1920
In 1949, Vera and her husband Otto founded Winzen Research, Inc. During her career, she perfected balloon construction and obtained several patents. Simons also organized several balloon projects around the world.
Betty Everett - 1939
The 1960s soul singer gained popularity with her hit single "Shoop Shoop Song" from 1963. Another popular hit for Everett was a duet with Jerry Butler, "Let It Be Me."
Rick Bayless - 1953
The award-winning chef is known for his Mexican cuisine and is the owner of several restaurants. He hosted a PBS series in 1978-1979 and is the founder of the Frontera Farmer Foundation.
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