National Day of Listening: This day is observed annually in the United States on the day after Thanksgiving. It is a day to encourage people to listen to each other and share their stories.
Black Friday: This day is observed annually on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States. It is traditionally considered the beginning of the Christmas shopping season and many stores offer large discounts and sales.
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: This day is observed annually by the United Nations to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle of the Palestinian people and to promote their rights.
Buy Nothing Day: This is an international day of protest against consumerism and overconsumption. It is observed on the same day as Black Friday and encourages people to refrain from buying anything for 24 hours.
Pins and Needles Day: This day is a celebration of all things sewing-related. It is a time to appreciate the art of sewing and to honor those who create beautiful garments and other items by hand.
1095: Pope Urban II called for the First Crusade to retake the Holy Land from Muslim control.
1701: Anders Celsius, the Swedish astronomer and mathematician, was born. He is known for inventing the Celsius temperature scale.
1895: Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament, bequeathing his fortune to establish the Nobel Prizes.
1942: The French navy at Toulon scuttled its ships and submarines to prevent them from falling into German hands during World War II.
1973: The United States Senate voted to confirm Gerald Ford as Vice President of the United States following the resignation of Spiro Agnew.
1978: San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk were assassinated by former Supervisor Dan White.
2008: A terrorist attack in Mumbai, India, resulted in the deaths of 166 people and injured more than 300 others.
2012: The United Nations General Assembly voted to grant Palestine non-member observer state status.
2014: NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft entered orbit around Mars, beginning its study of the Martian atmosphere.
