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Fountain Pen Day – November 5, 2021~International
Fountain Pen Day takes place on the first Friday in November, so it’s on November 5 this year. It started in 2012 and is a day set aside to specially embrace and promote the use of fountain pens and the enjoyment of writing in general. The day is supported by many businesses and organizations worldwide, and it is common for supporting businesses to hold offers and promotions either on or leading up to the day. The point of the day is to emphasize the beauty of writing with elegant tools and the joy of creative writing in style.
HISTORY OF FOUNTAIN PEN DAY The earliest form of a fountain pen was used by the ancient Egyptians, in 3,000 B.C. These were called styluses. They used reed straw to write with ink made from vegetable gum and soot. These were called ‘dip pens’ because of the way they were dipped in the ink. Over many centuries ‘reservoir pens’ were developed — pens that held their ink. These came into use from the year 953, and throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, mentions were made of metal writing pens.
To begin with, chisels were used to mark stones. Then the Egyptians used bits of papyrus reed to mark out the shapes of cuneiform, or bits of charcoal to mark words on pieces of birch bark or leaf. Eventually, ink was created using various types of plant matter and even iron. Ink now required new tools for application, and quills — large stiff feathers from birds’ wings or tails — were used. Writers wrote with a carefully cut nib to draw up the ink and transfer it to paper. This could be quite messy, so blotting paper was used to tidy up any ink splashes. Over time, the need arose for a more efficient means to put ink to paper, and in 1636, the fountain pen was designed by Petrache Poenaru from Romania. He combined a reservoir of ink with a metal nib that didn’t require being recut constantly.
In 2012, fountainpenday.org created the Fountain Pen Day to welcome, support, and share the use of fountain pens in day-to-day life, as well as revive handwriting as a whole. On this day, special offers are given to make it easier for those new to fountain pens to give them a try, or those who already love them to upgrade or add another to their collection. While no longer the primary writing instrument in modern times, fountain pens are still used for important official works and are now often treated as luxury goods and sometimes as status symbols.
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Bonfire Night – November 5, 2021~U.K.
Bonfire Night, also known in the UK as Guy Fawkes Night (or Guy Fawkes Day), ignites every November 5 to mark the failed 17th-century attempt to blow up Parliament and assassinate King James I. You can mark the occasion by lighting your own bonfire, going to a fireworks show, or learning more about the Gunpowder Plot.
WHEN IS BONFIRE NIGHT 2021? Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated on November 5 in the UK. The easiest way to recall the date is with the famous nursery rhyme. It goes:
Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot. We see no reason Why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot.
HISTORY OF BONFIRE NIGHT It’s a story of intrigue, betrayal and political assassination to rival anything on Netflix. In the UK, Bonfire Night commemorates a story of failure. All over the UK, people relive the night Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby, and a small band of co-conspirators failed in their attempt to blow up the Parliament building and assassinate King James I in 1605.
What came to be known as the “Gunpowder Plot” was hatched out of an uncontrollable anger against the king for his growing intolerance against Catholics in response to the ever-expanding Church of England, headed by the king himself. Fawkes and Catesby were both ardent Catholics who felt that Catholicism could only be reinstated after armed struggle. So, the plot involved blowing up the Palace of Westminster on the opening day of Parliament when the king was in attendance.
The plot was eventually discovered when an unknown member of the conspiracy got cold feet and sent a letter to a member of Parliament, warning him away from the building that night. After a brief struggle, Fawkes and his group were taken into custody. On the very night of the failed plot, British citizens lit bonfires all over London in celebration. Fawkes and the co-conspirators were convicted of treason, which meant a slow, torturous death of being “drawn and quartered. ” (However, Guy Fawkes jumped to his death seconds before his execution.) After the failed coup, Parliament declared November 5 as a “day of thanksgiving” on its first observance in 1606 and it has since been commemorated as Bonfire Night.
In the UK most people attend large fireworks displays at Bonfire Night festivals. People also light their own bonfires and set off fireworks. No matter where you do it, Bonfire Night is a big deal in Great Britain.
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American Football Day – November 5, 2021~U.S.
Time to phone your friends and get the old pigskin out, because November 5 is American Football Day. Sure, they could have just called it Football Day, but if we want the rest of the world to join in on the festivities, we should probably be more specific. American Football Day celebrates the U.S.A’s most popular sport and reminds us all that it’s mid-season and we should probably check on our fantasy teams. How will you be celebrating this great American pastime?
HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOOTBALL DAY Rugby and soccer both paved the way for American football in the late 1800s. Yale grad Walter Camp gets the credit for pushing innovative rule changes including the line of scrimmage, down-and-distance rules (i.e. “1st and 10”), and the legalization of blocking. Later, coaches like Knute Rockne and Amos Alonzo Stagg capitalized on the new “forward pass” play. College football took off well before the pro version in the early 1900s as Bowl games attracted a national audience for college teams. The NCAA version remains immensely popular today — with media coverage easily rivaling that of the NFL.
The pre-NFL American Professional Football Association began in 1920. Things grew quickly on the pro side. The NFL had grown to 25 teams by the mid 20s, and although the rival AFL folded after one season, it marked a growing interest in the game. Several college stars joined the NFL, most notably the University of Illinois’ Red Grange.
More teams entered the league during the 1950s and the 1958 NFL Championship Game, known as “The Greatest Game Ever Played,” changed everything. The Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants, meeting at Yankee Stadium, played the first “sudden death” overtime game in NFL history. Tied after 60 minutes of play, it became the first NFL game to go into sudden death overtime. The final score was Colts 23, Giants 17. The game has since become widely known as “The Greatest Game Ever Played”. NBC broadcast the game live; many believe this set the stage for America’s current NFL frenzy.
Today there are 32 NFL teams split evenly between the NFC and the AFC. Conference winners meet to determine the league champion in the Super Bowl — generally held in early February. A postseason Bowl playoff system now generates the collegiate “national champion” as well.
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National Bison Day – November 6, 2021~U.S.
You see them everywhere — on coins, on sports team logos, and a couple of state flags. No, we’re not talking about the bald eagle. This honor is reserved for North American bison. On National Bison Day, November 6, an annual event that falls on the first Saturday in November, all Americans should reflect on the impact bison have as a part of our environmental and cultural heritage. Bison are especially revered by Native people — central to their survival as both food and spiritual inspiration.
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National Nachos Day – November 6, 2021~U.S.
November 6 is National Nachos Day! On this day we celebrate everyone’s favorite snack no matter how you make it. Chicken or beef? Beans or salsa? Cheddar or that yellow stuff they top chips with at football games? There’s no one specific way to make it as long as it has two main ingredients: Chips and as much cheese as you can pile on!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL NACHOS DAY Any discussion about the history of nachos has to begin in the Mexican border town of Piedras Negras — just west of the Rio Grande — across which sits Eagle Pass, Texas. One day in 1943 the wives of U.S. soldiers stationed at Ft. Duncan dropped in on a Piedras Negras hotspot called the Victory Club.
Unfortunately the restaurant had closed for the day.
Still, a manager named Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya decided to throw a dish together based on whatever ingredients he still had left. Among them? Cheese and tortillas. Anaya sliced the fried tortillas into triangles, added some shredded cheddar and jalapeño peppers — and started a new tradition which bears his name to this day. (Thanks Nacho! Where would out Super Bowl parties be without you?)
Speaking of which, an alternative take on nachos — using the now familiar cheese sauce — appeared at a Texas Rangers baseball game at Arlington Stadium in 1976. Two years later the iconic ABC sportscaster Howard Cosell mentioned the term “nachos” during a Monday Night Football game — helping to turn this rather simple dish into an American tradition.
Note: Piedras Negras continues to celebrate “The International Nacho Festival” each October — complete with live music, art, cultural activities, and a “giant nacho” contest.
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National Saxophone Day – November 6, 2021~U.S.
National Saxophone Day is celebrated on November 6, on the birthday of Antoine-Joseph ‘Adolphe’ Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. This soulful instrument has a rich history and musical range. We love the saxophone and what it brings to both the classical- and jazz music worlds. This incredibly unique musical invention is the only instrument to be created by solely one person as well as being the woodwind ’s only brass instrument. Through the ages, the saxophone has a long legacy for its contributions to music by the likes of classical saxophonist Marcel Mule and the famous jazz musician Charlie Parker to name a few.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL SAXOPHONE DAY Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone in 1841 and patented it in 1846. Born in Dinant, now known as Belgium, this Belgian inventor is also famously known for his several near-death experiences in his childhood. To name a few, he survived falling down three flights of stairs, a gunpowder explosion, and swallowing pins in watered-down sulphuric acid thinking it was milk!
Despite all these misfortunes, he lived to invent the saxophone, which would become a great modern contribution to the music world. Having studied the flute and the clarinet, Sax invented many musical instruments before the saxophone. He created various ‘sax’ brass instruments including the saxtuba, saxotromba, and the saxhorn. However, these instruments never received the same popularity in the musical community as the saxophone did and quickly faded into non-existence.
Sax’s dream for the saxophone was for it to perform low to high ranges in an orchestra. He originally created 14 different-sized counterparts, from sopranino to contrabass to provide a spectrum of musical notes. The saxophone underwent many changes to its design over time, and not just by its inventor. When Sax’s patent expired in 1866, Millereau Co. created and patented a version of the saxophone with a forked F sharp key and Goumas patented one with the clarinet-inspired Boehm fingering system.
Later, in 1881, Sax extended his original patent and made some adjustments to expand the instrument’s octave range to include B flat, A, F flat, and G. Today, only four of the 14 saxophones created by its inventor are used, the soprano, the alto, the tenor, and the baritone. The saxophone never made it into classical orchestra, due to it being invented much later than the violin and piano. In 1914, the saxophone became prominently placed in jazz bands inspiring many classic songs and dances.
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National Team Manager Day – November 6, 2021~Other
WHAT IS NATIONAL TEAM MANAGER DAY? National Team Manager Day takes place every year on November 6 and celebrates the unsung heroes and the glue that holds every team together: team managers. Regardless of their sport, league, or size, team managers are often overlooked and undervalued, but today we recognize the countless hours they spend making sure their team’s whole season runs smoothly and successfully, and all the work they put in acting as the liaison between coaches, parents, and players.
NATIONAL TEAM MANAGER DAY RELATED HOLIDAYS
National Coaches Day Working hand in hand with team managers everywhere, coaches are super influential and important to the development of athletes in every sport. National Coaches Day celebrates all the work, wisdom, and patience these critical team members use everyday.
National Student-Athlete Day Whether they’re in youth soccer or a major Division 1 school, student-athletes are by and large the largest athletic demographic in the US. And, naturally, team managers and student-athletes work together constantly. While today we may be celebrating how managers help catapult student-athletes to success, National Student-Athlete Day is about all the hard work and dedication these kids show.
American Football Day American Football Day requires equipment, space, and massive teams of a variety of athletes. Naturally, team managers are critical to their success. American Football Day is a celebration of everything related to the pigskin and the gridiron.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL TEAM MANAGER DAY Whether they’re raising funds for their local basketball team, or making sure that all the travel and lodging arrangements for an out-of-town soccer tournament are taken care of, team managers have a long history of being the organizational linchpins that allow head coaches and athletes to shine. Without their efforts there would be no rosters or league schedules, let alone travel budgets, playbook or practice organization, and facility rentals.
In scholastic sports, the role of team manager is often filled by fellow students. The youngsters aid the team with practice, coordinate the care of their uniforms, and fulfill other support roles all in an effort to help the team focus on the play on the field. Coaches rely on these managers to keep their organizations running smoothly.
Similarly, parents often serve as team managers for recreational sport leagues, organizing fundraising, handling practice and game logistics, and sometimes managing travel expenses and booking. They are an important resource for the leagues and often help coaches coordinate all of the team’s off-field needs.
Team managers have always been prominent figures in nearly every sport, whether it’s local youth hockey, select soccer, or high school swimming. Because of that, they play a key role in making sure the needs of athletes, parents, and coaches are taken care of and have everything they need to be successful. On this holiday, it’s time to make sure that those who take care of everyone else on the field, are taken care of themselves.
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National Play Outside Day – November 6, 2021~U.S.
National Play Outside Day, which is celebrated on the first Saturday of every month, on November 6 next, gives us the chance to switch off from the virtual world and to explore the great outdoors at least once a month. In the age of the internet, we are constantly being bombarded with information left, right, and center. Going outdoors to simply breathe is a rejuvenating break in and of itself. Moreover, we have the opportunity to let our imaginations run free using the natural elements around us instead of being stimulated by the online world. National Play Outside Day is great, especially for kids who the day is geared towards. Get your kids up and going because the outside world is beckoning!
HISTORY OF PLAY OUTSIDE DAY National Play Outside Day was started in 2011 by Aaron Wiggans and Rhonda D. Abeyta. They’d discussed with friends how children had become so preoccupied with their digital devices that going outside to play wasn’t seen as fun anymore. From games, TV shows, and movies, to social media platforms, the digital era provided kids with “better” hobbies. Wiggans and Abeyta were concerned about the effects that the increased screen time was having on children’s physical and mental wellbeing. That’s when they had the idea to celebrate National Play Outside Day on the first Saturday of every month. The day aimed to highlight the importance of playing outside and how it could benefit those who did it regularly. Apart from delivering a mental boost, it also helps to strengthen immunity, muscles, and bones.
A mere 30% of all kids in America play outside — a stark contrast to the number of kids who would have played outside even 30 years ago. While we do have the digital era to blame for the declining numbers, things like the news media and highly pressurized, busy adult lifestyles have left many feeling cautious about allowing their children to play outside. National Play Outside Day encourages people to let go of their fears and, in a safe/monitored environment, let their kids play freely. You can plan ahead by discussing preferred activities with your kids. It could be hiking, swimming, biking, playing catch and throw, or a number of other things. What is exciting is that the changing seasonal patterns will prompt you and your kids to take part in new activities each month.
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National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day – November 7, 2021~U.S.
Lymphoma is one of the most common forms of canine cancer. And when our furry friends are suffering from this disease, it’s good to know that there are resources out there to keep us informed. National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day on November 7 is a great way to honor our dogs.
Recognizing National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day, celebrated on November 7, is a good place to start. The day reminds us to stay vigilant and to check our dogs regularly, so that we can potentially head off any problems before they arise.
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Zero Tasking Day – November 7, 2021~U.S.
Zero Tasking Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in November every year. This year, we will observe it on November 7. While setting our clocks back to standard time, we are all tempted to get a few tasks in. Zero Tasking Day encourages us to dedicate those free minutes to ourselves by enjoying peace and quiet while appreciating our environment and life.
HISTORY OF ZERO TASKING DAY Zero Tasking Day celebrates peace and calm and teaches people that in a fast-moving environment, it is okay to pause and reflect, or pause and appreciate life. It is an intentional approach to doing nothing stressful for a better approach and outlook on life. Some have termed it a productivity booster; resting for a while gives the brain a boost and a new view on tasks ahead and how to tackle them.
Daylight savings was created to enable individuals who follow a clock-based schedule to get as many things done with the seasons’ ensuing changes (shorter days, longer nights). It was decided that the clock would be changed on the same day at the same time to be an hour ahead, so people have more hours during the day. The main purpose is to make better use of daylight.
The change in seasons brings about an end to daylight savings, making people believe they have an additional hour left to get things done. Zero Tasking Day exists to educate and influence people to use those extra 60 minutes to take care of themselves and have me-time by not engaging in or doing anything, and simply gazing and appreciating.
Author and blogger Nancy Christie was the pioneer of this trend. Nancy favored the quality of life people lived and the value they placed on themselves over the quantity and things individuals pushed to accomplish. After all, one cannot truly get things done if you are stressed out and always on the move.
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Notary Public Day – November 7, 2021~U.S.
Notary Public Day is celebrated on November 7 and was first observed in 1975 to recognize the service of notaries to national and international commerce. Do you know that the involvement of notaries brings legitimacy to an agreement? Yes, it does! Notaries are trusted public officials who perform several critical tasks like the signing of documents and the attestation of the identity of signing parties.
HISTORY OF NOTARY PUBLIC DAY The practice of the notary public dates back to ancient Egypt 2750 B.C., a time when recording official transactions became important to humanity. ‘Sesh,’ or Egyptian scribes, were the earliest known chroniclers of history and official communications. Pharaoh Tutankhamen valued record keeping so much that he had writing equipment in his tomb for the afterlife. In the ancient Roman era of 1st century B.C., only a few people could read and write. Public officials were appointed to create written documents of agreement or wills and hold them for safekeeping. The first known notary was a Roman slave called Tiro, who developed a shorthand system he called ‘notae,’ for recording the famed orator Cicero’s speeches.
In medieval Europe, notaries were church officials appointed by the Pope. At the height of the Knight Templars’ power in the 2nd Century A.D., the highly educated Clergy of the Order became notaries for all their business transactions, official documents, orders, and proclamations. After England separated from the Church of Rome at the behest of Henry VIII in the 15th Century, the Archbishop of Canterbury commissioned notaries in the kingdom and her American colonies.
Notaries were an important part of the transatlantic commerce of colonization. Merchants depended on them to be independent third parties, reporting damages to the vessels or cargo in a notarial act called a ‘marine protest.’ The contributions of notaries to colonization are largely credited for the massive success of American business. Only individuals of character and high moral standing were appointed to the notary public. While they were highly respected in society, they were often caught in the deadly crossfire between conflicting camps fighting for control of the New World, for their involvement in authenticating official documents and keeping records.
The United States adopted a part of the French legal system, mostly modeled on the Napoleonic Code, when Louisiana was purchased in 1803, making the state’s legal system unique to this day. Louisiana Notaries have powers similar to those of attorneys. By the early 20th century, the President of the United States had the power to appoint notaries for a five-year term and remove them at his discretion. Today, the Mayor of the District of Columbia appoints notaries. Until that same period, American women couldn’t become notaries. According to the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., since no record existed then of women holding the office in England, there was no evidence that women were capable of it. In 2021, two-thirds of the notaries in the U.S. are women.
Notaries are trusted officials who perform several tasks to help society function, and whose service we especially appreciate on Notary Public Day. Notaries serve as impartial witnesses to commercial and private transactions, bringing certainty and integrity to the transactions. Often, notaries public are involved in the signing of important documents. They would confirm the identity of the signers, acknowledge their comprehension of the document and willingness to sign it, and make sure the contents of the documents are genuine. A notary can be authorized by state law to administer oaths and affirmations, issue protests of notes and bills, issue subpoenas, or perform civil marriage ceremonies. They are known to have been involved in important events throughout the history of the United States. Today, there are nearly 4.8 million notaries public in the United States, all of whom serve the common good of legitimizing transactions.
November 7 was specifically chosen as Notary Public Day in recognition of Thomas Fugill, the man who first took the title when he was appointed by the Colony of New Haven on November 7, 1639. Notary Public Day is a time to reflect on the important roles of these public officials.
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Daylight Saving Day – November 7, 2021~U.S.
Daylight Saving Day, occurring this year on November 7, is officially the end of the Daylight Saving period which began on March 10. This means that not only do you get an extra hour of sleep, but it will also become darker earlier in the afternoon. Brace yourself, winter is coming.
WHEN IS DAYLIGHT SAVING DAY 2021? Daylight Savings Day is always on the first Sunday in November. That means that this year it is November 1. Make the most of that extra hour in bed!
HISTORY OF DAYLIGHT SAVING DAY Though civilizations have been changing their clocks to match the rise and setting time of the sun since ancient Rome, the modern Daylight Saving concept wasn’t proposed until 1895 by New Zealand entomologist, George Hudson. He presented his study to the Wellington Philosophical Society proposing a two hour daylight saving shift. He followed up with a 1898 paper after considerable interest was expressed from the city of Christchurch.
However, many publications and historians credit Daylight Saving to English builder and outdoorsman William Willet, who came up with his own solution in 1905 when he observed how many Londoners slept through a large part of a summer’s day. Two years later he published his proposal to advance the clocks an hour ahead during the summer months. Robert Pearce, a Liberal Party member of parliament, took up the proposal and introduced the first Daylight Saving Bill to the House of Commons on February 12, 1908. However the bill did not become law, with several other bills failing in the following years.
Port Arthur, Ontario was the first city in the world to enact a Daylight Saving Time on July 1, 1908. Orillia, Ontario soon followed in the city’s footsteps. Austria-Hungary and the German Empire adopted Daylight Saving Time on April 30, 1916 to conserve coal during wartime. Britain, its allies, and other neutral European nations soon followed suit. Russia and a few other countries waited until the next year, and the U.S. adopted the concept in 1918. When the war ended, many lawmakers abandoned Daylight Saving with the exceptions of Canada, the UK, France, Ireland, and the parts of the U.S. It became common again during World War II and was widely adopted in America and Europe in the 1970s as a result of the energy crisis.
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National Cancer Awareness Day – November 7, 2021~India
National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on November 7 in India. The day highlights the significance of increased awareness about cancer prevention and early detection for the general public. The National Cancer Control Programme was initiated in 1975 to provide cancer treatment facilities in the country. In India, nearly 1.1 million new cases are being reported annually. Two-thirds of cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, reducing patients’ chances of survival. Various programs have been initiated to increase research on the prevention and early detection of cancer.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CANCER AWARENESS DAY National Cancer Awareness Day was first announced by the Indian Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan in September 2014, and that 7th November will be observed as National Cancer Awareness Day every year to generate awareness about early detection and avoid leading cancer-causing lifestyles.
Harsh Vardhan launched a state-level of cancer control, encouraging early detection and research into curing cancer. National Cancer Awareness Day also encourages people to report to government hospitals, CGHS, and municipal clinics for a free screening. Information booklets are also circulated to generate awareness on how to avoid getting cancer and to look for signs of early symptoms. In 1975, the National Cancer Control Programme was initiated to provide cancer treatment facilities in India. The program was modified in 1984-85 to provide thrust to prevention and early detection of cancer.
National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7th November to coincide with the birth anniversary of the Novel-prize winning scientist Madame Curie. Born in Warsaw, Poland in 1867, Marie Curie is remembered for her discovery of radium and polonium, and her huge contribution to the fight against cancer. Her work led to the development of nuclear energy and radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
In India, nearly 1.1 million new cases are being reported annually. It is estimated that one woman dies of cervical cancer every 8 minutes in India. Tobacco (smoked and smokeless) use accounted for 3,17,928 deaths in men and women in 2018. Cancers of the oral cavity and lungs account for over 25% of cancer deaths in males and cancer of the breast and oral cavity account for 25% of cancers in females.
Today, Dr. Harsh Vardhan advises that if detected early, cancer could be treated at a fraction of the cost that is incurred when diagnosed at an advanced stage. Its mortality rate is also lowered substantially if people report for screening when the earliest symptoms are manifested.
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National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day – November 7, 2021~U.S.
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is an opportunity to celebrate the sumptuous combination of chocolate and almonds. Nearly 40 percent of all the world’s almonds end up in some form of chocolate, most often a candy bar. The pairing is one of the oldest known recipes using chocolate. While National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day, held on November 7, is sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, it’s primarily an online celebration involving dark chocolate and almond lovers.
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Daylight Savings Ends – November 7, 2021~U.S.
Daylight Savings Ends every first Sunday in November, on November 7 this year, in most parts of the U.S. and marks the transition to standard time. It is the day Americans set their clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night to end daylight saving at 2 A.M. The return to Standard Time means the sun will rise earlier and you can enjoy the rays of the morning when you wake up early!
HISTORY OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS The first Sunday in November is when Daylight Saving Time ends in most areas in the U.S., and it marks the ‘fall back’ to standard time. The practice of Daylight Saving Time (DST) or ‘summertime’ advances clocks by one hour during the summer months so it gets dark at a later time. Typical DST is implemented by setting a clock forward by one hour in the spring — spring forward — and setting it back by one hour in autumn — fall back — to return to standard time. This causes the loss of an hour for one day in the late winter or early spring but brings more warmth from the daylight in summer evenings. Daylight Saving Time has lasted eight months a year since 2007 when the U.S. Congress declared that it must begin on the second Sunday in March and end on the first Sunday in November in the United States.
Although Benjamin Franklin, in his quote: “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise,” which was published in a letter in the ‘Journal de Paris,’ was the first to suggest the full use of daylight, he never mentioned setting clocks backward or forward. It was the New Zealander George Hudson who invented the modern idea of daylight saving in 1895 when he presented a paper to the Wellington Philosophical Society.
While most of the U.S. states practice daylight savings as standardized by the Uniform Time Act of 1966, states like Arizona and Hawaii don’t. The law grants individual states the right to determine whether or not to observe DST.
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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week – November 7-13, 2021~U.S.
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week takes place during the first full week of November — November 7–13 this year — in recognition of the various shelters that provide care to millions of displaced animals in America. Yes, millions! The observance also serves to acknowledge the hard-working people supporting the efforts with their work at the shelters. Local shelters are great at finding new homes for homeless pets, but it’s not all they do. They rescue and rehabilitate injured or abused animals too, and they reunite lost pets with their original families. They serve communities by saving their animals every day.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK The term ‘animal shelter’ originated after the use of ‘pound,’ as in ‘dog pound,’ took on a negative connotation. Pounds were enclosures where lost livestock and pets, seen as a public health hazard, were ‘impounded’ until their owners found them, but they would become known as the place such animals were killed. This led to the change of name to a more positive ‘animal rescue shelter.’ Animal shelters care for, return, or re-home, lost or neglected pets. Today, shelters also reach out to the veterinary community for guidance on both the physical and behavioral health of these animals, eliminating the stigma that animals in shelters are unhealthy. Shelter animals are well-cared-for, great candidates for pet adoption.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was established in 1866 as the first organization for animal welfare in the U.S. focused initially on horses. Several non-affiliated humane societies were founded in other cities, and at first, dog licenses that protected public safety and private property rather than the animals were issued to fund the societies. The Pennsylvania SPCA was the first society to focus on the welfare of shelter animals in 1874. Before the 1970s, shelters focused on the humane euthanasia of animals that were not adopted or reclaimed after a long time. By the mid-70s, veterinary medicine was introduced along with preventative care and treatment programs. There is still no federal system regulating shelters, and some of the guidelines for animal care remain undeveloped.
The Humane Society of the United States founded National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week in 1996 to acknowledge and appreciate the role of animal shelters in communities all over the country. This holiday encourages the public to understand the level of work involved in caring for animals and to volunteer to help at their local animal shelter. The annual event acknowledges the hard-working people who support the shelters and help in keeping the pets healthy. According to reports, there are about 70 million stray animals in the United State, with up to eight million ending up in shelters. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports that each year, only three million of these animals get adopted from the 3,500 animal shelters around the country.
Many animal shelters are non-profit. This means they depend on donations and grants to stay open even when the service they provide is so vital to civil orderliness. Shelters primarily serve the function of finding a home for stray animals, but they also facilitate reuniting lost pets with their house owners and may provide animal health services, behavioral evaluations, training, pet-sitting, grooming, and humane education. Although they play a crucial role in society, animal shelter staff work tirelessly to rescue and help animals for often below-average wages, making it even more important to dedicate a special holiday to thank them.
Nurse Practitioner Week – November 7-13, 2021~U.S.
Nurse Practitioner Week takes place annually in the second week of November, from November 7 to November 13 this year, to recognize these incredible healthcare providers and raise awareness of the powerful role they play in ensuring general health and well-being. Can you believe that the nurse practitioner profession has been in existence for 56 years now? Nurse practitioners are highly educated and trained medical professionals who are almost like doctors. In addition to their fundamental roles as registered nurses, they can provide primary care, counseling, diagnosis, offer health education, and write prescriptions.
HISTORY OF NURSE PRACTITIONER WEEK The nurse practitioner profession started in 1965 to respond to the increasing demand for primary care providers in the United States. The government recently expanded Medicare and Medicaid to cover disadvantaged people, leading to a mismatch in the number of available physicians and the large population of people now qualified for primary care.
The first nurse practitioner program (NP) was launched at the University of Colorado in 1965 by NP pioneers Loretta Ford, EdD, PNP, FAAN, and Henry Silver, MD. It started as a certificate program, but in the early 1970s, the university upgraded it to a full master’s degree program.
In the 1970s, the NP program, primarily focused on pediatrics, was expanded to other areas, including family NP programs and adult NP programs. By 1973, the NP programs had grown to 65. The following year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) established the Council of Primary Care Nurse Practitioners to legitimize the role of Nurse Practitioners. By 1977, the ANA was offering NP certification exams. Before the end of the decade, the number of NPs had increased to 15,000.
In 1985, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) was founded and gained 100 members at the end of its first year. The government began investing in the Nurse Practitioner profession, with $100 million spent on NP education by 1987.
Despite its acceptance by the government, nurse practitioners were not legally recognized as providers, which restricted them from accessing reimbursement. The NP leaders began working with various stakeholders to ensure NPs were eligible for reimbursement. That led to the Omnibus Reconciliation Act being passed by Congress in 1989 and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.
Although nurse practitioners are legally allowed to practice in all 50 states, some restrictions are still placed on their range of practice, even today. Such rules led to the AANP creating National Nurse Practitioner Week in 2004 to celebrate the importance of nurse practitioners and get lawmakers to remove the barriers to practice.
Polar Bear Week – November 7-13, 2021~International
We observe Polar Bear Week during the first full week of November, running from November 7 to 13 this year. It coincides with the Fall polar bear migration to Churchill, Manitoba, where the bears gather to wait for Hudson Bay to freeze up so they can return to hunt seals. During Polar Bear Week, the focus is on the importance of sea ice to polar bears and how to tackle climate change and ensure their survival. Future generations of polar bears depend on the decisions we make today. It’s of utmost importance to leverage our power as citizens to save the polar bear’s home.
HISTORY OF POLAR BEAR WEEK Polar Bear Week started as a way to get people from all over the world to make extra efforts in reducing their impact on the environment during this week. The week-long observation aims to create awareness about climate change, especially concerning polar bears. Many people are already reducing energy consumption in their homes, schools, and workplaces. Steps such as turning thermostats down, driving less, using more energy-efficient devices, and recycling can add years to a polar bear’s life. The awareness created through Polar Bear Week attracts more supporters and conservationists every year.
According to scientists, climate change has caused a massive reduction of the Arctic sea ice. The polar bears are spending less time on the ice, meaning they have fewer seals to eat, the main component of their diet. Polar bears not only need the sea ice to maintain their dietary needs but also for traveling, socializing, and mating. Climate change disturbs the freezing up of the Arctic sea, messing up the polar bear’s migratory and hunting patterns.
The changing climate is a reality, but from observations over the past 50 years, researchers haven’t identified a consistent decline in the health of the wildlife that migrates to the Hudson Bay before the harsh winter starts. Hudson Bay continues to see many healthy bears, including moms with cubs, and they hope that future generations will also have the opportunity to walk with and live among polar bears.
National Radiologic Technology Week – November 7-13, 2021~U.S.
We observe National Radiologic Technology Week during the week of November 8, running from November 7 to 13 this year, and commemorate the discovery of the X-ray and its contributions to the medical and health sciences. Radiology might seem like a modern innovation, however, its history goes back to 1895 when Wilhelm Roentgen took an X-ray of his wife! It was also the first X-ray in history. As a result of his discovery, Roentgen received the Nobel Prize in Physics. The discovery of the X-ray advanced medical science by helping with the diagnosis of fractures, broken bones, and other ailments of the skeleton.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY WEEK The American Society of Radiologic Technologists established National Radiologic Technology Week in 1979. Initially, the observations were held from July 22–29. The date was later changed to commemorate the discovery of the X-ray, which occurred on November 8, 1895. Since then, the celebrations have been moved to the week of November 8 to also honor Wilhelm Roentgen’s fabulous achievements.
For the longest time, the original X-ray was all there was to diagnose issues of bones and other ailments of the skeleton. Other types of radiology were not invented until many years later. It would not be until 1972 that Godfrey Hounsfield developed computed tomography or a CT (CAT) scan. Real-time ultrasound machines started popping up in the medical community only in the late 1970s. Before this invention, there was no way for the mother to look at her fetus while in the womb. In 1977, Raymond Vahan Damadian invented a scanner for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These inventions are recent, but it’s incredible how vital they have become in diagnosing certain diseases.
Radiologic technicians are those who perform diagnostic imaging procedures. These caregivers operate complex and state-of-the-art equipment. They play an indispensable role when it comes to diagnosing a variety of diseases. Timely scans can detect many serious illnesses and help patients seek prompt medical help. It won’t be an exaggeration to claim that radiologic technology saves thousands of lives every year. Medical facilities in the United States employ 337,000 registered radiologic technologists. Radiologic technologists earn their credentials from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
International Games Week – November 7-13, 2021~International
International Games Week, designated for every second week of November, from November 7–November 13 this year, is when communities worldwide can connect with their libraries through various types of games. Did you know that when the first libraries were created 5,000 years ago, they marked the beginning of history? Libraries have evolved over the years as a repository of knowledge and information, from brick and mortar to living on the World Wide Web. Games played during this period range from trivia games and tabletop games (“Dungeons and Dragons”) to board games (chess) and video games (“Call of Duty”).
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL GAMES WEEK The history of International Games Week is the history of libraries since the event is held yearly in them. The library has constantly changed over the millennia, from antiquity and renaissance to the enlightenment era and modern public libraries.
The first libraries were discovered in Southwest Asia’s Fertile Crescent around 3000 B.C., considered the birthplace of writing. These libraries had bookshelves of wooden boxes, woven reed baskets, or clay shelves that held clay tablets or papyrus. Similar libraries were found in Ancient Egypt, Persia, and Nineveh. The most incredible library of that time was the Great Library of Alexandria in Egypt. It was constructed in the 3rd century and served as a significant center of scholarship for the ancient world before the Roman conquest in 30 B.C.
Libraries strived during the Greco-Roman period. They served to demonstrate status and were owned by wealthy patrons, such as merchants, senators, and military men. An example is the Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Anatolia, which was built to honor Roman Senator Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus. There was also an increase in public and private libraries during this period, with the latter featuring bookshelves of citrus wood inlaid with ivory.
The Renaissance saw libraries as the center for academic study and the congregation place of scholars, learned, and enlightened individuals. The major Renaissance libraries include the Malatestiana Library in Venice, Bibliotheca Corviniana in Hungary, and Tianyi Chamber in China. The Enlightenment era can be described as the golden era of libraries, with the rise of subscription libraries, book clubs, and national libraries in Britain and Europe.
With the 19th century came laws and policies that enabled libraries to strive across the United Kingdom, although some were lost to German bombings. In 1833, the U.S. saw the opening of its first tax-supported public library in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Legislations and the founding of the Carnegie Library Endowment led to 75–80% of the libraries across the United States. The 19th century also saw the founding of the American School Library, the American Library, and African American literary societies.
In the 21st century, libraries became digital as books also transformed from paperback to ebooks and audiobooks. That made it easier for people to access information and knowledge, even in areas without libraries. But that negatively impacted the number of people using library services, as people then don’t have to visit libraries to access books. This is one of the reasons why the American Library Association collaborated with national library associations in other countries to introduce International Games Week to reconnect people with the libraries in their communities.
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week – November 7-13, 2021~U.S.
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is observed during the first full week of November, from November 7–13 this year. It’s time to raise awareness on this often overlooked issue and to consider ways to prevent the thousands of injuries and deaths caused by fatigued and sleepy drivers in the U.S. each year. Did you know that Drowsy Driving Prevention Week has been observed since 2008?
HISTORY OF DROWSY DRIVING PREVENTION WEEK Drowsy driving is the act of operating a vehicle while sleepy, and it can affect anyone who gets behind the wheel. The Legislative arm of the State of Florida designated the first week of September to Drowsy Driving Prevention Week to educate the public on the dangers and to remember eight-year-old Ronshay Dugans who was killed in 2008. Ronshay’s school bus was hit by a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel.
However, the National Sleep Foundation holds Drowsy Driving Prevention Week on the first full week of November each year, the week following the end of Daylight Saving Time. According to a survey conducted by the foundation before Drowsy Driving Prevention Week was initiated, more than half of American adults reported that they consistently drive drowsy. 20% admitted to having fallen asleep behind the wheel in the previous year alone. These results highlight a major need for public enlightenment and awareness. The foundation identifies young adults between the ages of 16-25 as the most at risk, together with shift workers working long hours, commercial drivers, people with untreated sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, and business travelers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that over $12.5 billion in monetary losses, 71,000 injuries, and more than 1,550 deaths, are caused by drowsy driving crashes each year. The NHTSA has an ongoing collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and believes most crashes caused by drowsy driving occur between midnight and 6 a.m., or in the late afternoon. They conservatively estimate that young drivers who drive drowsy cause 100,000 police-reported crashes each year. In America, Uniform Commercial Citation are now issued to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers if it is discovered that they were tired or ill at the time of a crash. These drivers, who operate commercial buses carrying over 15 passengers, or trucks transporting goods or hazardous materials, must comply with federal and state regulations regarding sleep to make sure the roads are safe.
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National Parents as Teachers Day – November 8, 2021~U.S.
National Parents as Teachers Day is celebrated on November 8 every year. This is a day to recognize the organizations that offer educational services to parents across the country and around the world so that they may be able to better support their children’s learning and growth. National Parents as Teachers Day acknowledges the important role that parents play in the initial education of their child’s life — every child learns their first lessons at home. This is the day to celebrate the indispensable role that parental involvement plays in a child’s development and ability to realize their full potential.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PARENTS AS TEACHERS DAY National Parents as Teachers Day was started by the Parents as Teachers National Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The organization declared the first Parents as Teachers Day in 2001. It was decided that the day would be celebrated by offering support to the community by spreading awareness about early childhood programs.
National Parents as Teachers Day encourages Parent Teachers Organizations and parents to come together to support children in their educational and well-being endeavors. Parents as Teachers Organizations offer educational services to parents of young children across the country. The concept for Parents as Teachers developed in the 1970s in Missouri. The educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness, which impacted their classroom performance. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a crucial link in the child’s development and ability to learn new skills, such as reading and writing. National Parents as Teachers Day provides tools, resources, and support to parents to efficiently guide them and their children.
Parents as Teachers National Center is dedicated to taking a holistic approach to strengthening families. In some cases, they have provided their services to pregnant women and families with children from birth through kindergarten. The broad goal of the day is to prevent child abuse and neglect, increase parental knowledge of early childhood development, improve parenting practices, increase children’s school readiness and success, and help states develop and implement home visiting programs that improve the health and well-being of families with young children. Simply put, the day hopes to raise a generation of happy and healthy children.
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World Orphans Day – November 8, 2021~International
World Orphans Day, celebrated on November 8, is an important date for Americans to come together and show that they care about the orphans in their community. Millions of young children face problems because one or both of their parents are no longer in this world. It is important for the community to make arrangements for their education, health, shelter, food, and social well-being. World Orphans Day is the perfect opportunity for well-meaning and socially responsible Americans to show that they stand with orphans in their time of need.
HISTORY OF WORLD ORPHANS DAY The world’s first orphanage was established by the Romans in 400 A.D. The main reason for opening an orphanage was to provide food, shelter, and other health care needs to children who had lost their parents and don’t have any caregivers to look after them.
The idea of looking after orphaned children is not new. The Greek legal system made it mandatory to provide financial support to orphans until they are 18. Churches in the Middle Ages also established shelters and orphanages for children.
During the 1900s, the living conditions of orphans in England became worse. Many children even suffered from malnutrition due to a lack of food and proper medical care in care facilities. Soon, orphanages gained a bad reputation for not giving the required care and attention to orphans. Because of this, people in western countries were encouraged to legally adopt orphaned children to provide them a better future and take care of their health and education.
In 2006, the Stars Foundation — an entertainment organization that raises funds and raises understanding of children orphaned or displaced by poverty, war, AIDS, and natural disasters — observed the first World Orphans Day. The main idea was to create awareness about the current situation of orphans worldwide. People are encouraged to support orphans by giving them the care, respect, and sense of security they deserve. People all across the globe raise funds for orphaned children to help them have access to quality health care and education.
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STEM/STEAM Day – November 8, 2021~U.S.
STEM/STEAM Day falls on November 8. There’s no way around it: children are significantly better off with strong science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics skills. That’s why STEM and STEAM education programs are so important. It’s undebatable that these subjects push society forward, and these programs help to find fun and engaging ways to teach them to students, which is all worth commemorating. So, on November 8, we celebrate STEAM/STEAM Day!
HISTORY OF STEM/STEAM DAY Studies in the early 2000s revealed that U.S. students were not achieving in the STEM disciplines at the same rate as students in other countries. The report predicted dire consequences if the country could not compete in the global economy as the result of a poorly prepared workforce. Thus, educators focused attention on science, math, and technology research; on economic policy; and on education. U.S. prosperity seemed to depend on it.
A 2006 study later showed that a comparatively large proportion of students underperformed in these subjects and that the country ranked near the bottom on assessments of scientific competency and knowledge.
The international comparisons fueled discussion of U.S. education and workforce needs. The bipartisan congressional STEM Education Caucus noted: “Our knowledge-based economy is driven by constant innovation. The foundation of innovation lies in a dynamic, motivated and well-educated workforce equipped with STEM skills.”
Further research uncovered the needs of school systems and guided the development of appropriately targeted solutions. The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, a philanthropical organization based in southwestern Pennsylvania, found that U.S. educators were unsure of the implications of STEM, particularly when scientific and technological literacy of all students was the goal. Educators lacked in-depth knowledge of STEM careers, and, as a consequence, they were not prepared to guide students to those fields.
The findings from several studies on educational practices encouraged U.S. state governors to seek methods to lead their states toward the goal of graduating every student from high school with essential STEM knowledge and competencies to succeed in postsecondary education and work. Six states received grants from the National Governors Association to pursue helpful strategies
Growth in America’s STEM jobs in the first decade of the 21st century tripled the rate of growth in non-STEM jobs. However, racial and gender gaps remained a problem. Employers continued to struggle with the need for qualified STEM workers.
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Post by pennmom on Nov 8, 2021 14:41:28 GMT
National Harvey Wallbanger Day – November 8, 2021~U.S.
National Harvey Wallbanger Day is celebrated on November 8 every year. The day celebrates the alcoholic drink made with vodka, Galliano liqueur, and orange juice. The drink used to be quite popular in the 1970s, however, it can still be readily found on bar menus. It is quite easy to make at home too and you can always experiment with the type of liqueur or switch up the variety of orange. The day is celebrated by mixologists and everyone who enjoys a good drink. Harvey Wallbangers have also been referenced in various TV shows and films.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL HARVEY WALLBANGER DAY Legend has it that the drink was invented by mixologist Donato “Duke” Antone at the Blackwatch Bar on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, in 1952. He supposedly named the drink after a Manhattan Beach surfer named Harvey, or Tom Harvey, who would often visit his bar. The story goes that Harvey got tipsy after an evening of drinking, so much so that it was enough to make him bang into the wall upon his exit. This story is questionable as evidence shows that Antone was in Connecticut when the drink was supposedly invented! Another similar story claims that the drink was created at a bar called Pancho’s Bar in Manhattan Beach.
However, the drink did not gain in popularity until the 1970s, when George Bednar of McKesson Imports Company promoted it as a way to sell Galliano, which was a trademark of his company. In late 1969, Bill Young created a Harvey Wallbanger cartoon figure that was featured on posters and other forms of advertising. Some believe that Bednar used the story of Antone inventing the drink as a way to market the drink. Either way, this catapulted Galliano’s sales and it became the number one imported liqueur in America. Harvey Wallbangers were served on flights and also by Amtrak. The drink has since become a favorite amongst Americans. The 1982 American League pennant-winning Milwaukee Brewers were nicknamed “Harvey’s Wallbangers” after the team started hitting better. So, even though the origins of the drink are dubious, the stories associated with it are quite colorful!
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