World Tsunami Awareness Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the dangers of tsunamis and the measures that can be taken to prevent or reduce their impact.
National Doughnut Day: Celebrated in several countries including the United States, Canada, and Australia, this day honors the sweet and delicious doughnut, a popular treat enjoyed by many.
International Volunteer Managers Day: This day recognizes the important role that volunteer managers play in coordinating and leading volunteer efforts around the world.
Love Your Red Hair Day: This unofficial holiday celebrates the unique beauty of people with red hair and encourages people to embrace and love their red locks.
Men Make Dinner Day: Celebrated on the first Thursday of November, this day encourages men to step into the kitchen and cook a meal for their loved ones.
1605: The Gunpowder Plot: A group of Catholic conspirators, led by Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, England, in an effort to assassinate King James I and restore Catholic rule in England.
1854: Crimean War: The Battle of Inkerman was fought between the British and French forces against the Russian Empire, resulting in a costly victory for the Allies.
1913: The United States introduced its first federal income tax as part of the Revenue Act of 1913.
1940: World War II: The United States presidential election was won by Franklin D. Roosevelt for his third term in office.
1994: The first conference of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) was held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The W3C is an international community that develops web standards.
2007: The writer Norman Mailer died in New York City at the age of 84. He was known for his innovative style and influential works, such as “The Naked and the Dead” and “The Executioner’s Song.”
