NOVEMBER 2, 2024 | NATIONAL DEVILED EGG DAY | NATIONAL BISON DAY | NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY | NATIONAL OHIO DAY
NOVEMBER 2, 2024 | NATIONAL DEVILED EGG DAY | NATIONAL BISON DAY | NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY | NATIONAL OHIO DAY
NATIONAL DEVILED EGG DAY
National Deviled Egg Day features a favorite hors-d'oeuvre or side dish for parties, holidays, family reunions and potluck dinners. Deviled eggs shine as the star of the show each year on November 2nd. Grab your recipe...
NATIONAL BISON DAY
National Bison Day, on the first Saturday in November, honors one of the most majestic beasts to roam the land. Discover more...
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day. This National Day presents opportunity to remind everyone to get outside and enjoy the fresh air through play. Read more...
NATIONAL OHIO DAY
On November 2, National Ohio Day recognizes the 17th state to join the United States known as the Buckeye State, the Mother of Modern Presidents, and the first state to enter the country from the Northwest Territory. Learn more about Ohio!...
On Deck for November 3, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
NATIONAL HOUSEWIFE’S DAY
November 2nd Celebrated History
1920
For several reasons, the 1920 election is notable. Thanks to the passing of the 19th amendment, women voted in a presidential election for the first time. Of the 100 signers of the Declaration of Sentiments at the 1848 Women's Rights Convention, only one lived to see the day - Charlotte Woodward Pierce.
The voters elected Warren G. Harding as president.
The KDKA radio station in Pittsburgh becomes one of the first to broadcast voting returns.
1931
At a meeting of the American Chemical Society in Akron, OH, Dupont announced the development of synthetic rubber. Notre Dame priest, Rev Julius Arthur Nieuwland, is credited with the discovery of the process. Synthetic rubber is more elastic, flexible, and heat and cold tolerant than natural rubber. The discovery improved options for many products throughout industry.
1947
For the first and only time, Howard Hughes pilots the Spruce Goose on its only flight. Designated the H-4, the entirely wooden plane was larger than any other aircraft at the time. Hughes piloted the plane for one minute. He reached an altitude of 70 feet and flew for just over one mile.
1948
Harry S. Truman wins re-election in an upset against Thomas E. Dewey. Pollsters were so certain of Dewey's win that the Chicago Daily Tribune published its paper with the headline "Dewey Defeats Truman!"
2000
American William Shepherd and Russians Sergei Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko become the first International Space Station residents when their Soyuz spacecraft links up.
November 2nd Celebrated Birthdays
Daniel Boone - 1734
The American frontiersman became one of the country's first legendary folk heroes. He was an explorer and pioneer who blazed trails followed by thousands of settlers.
James Knox Polk - 1795
James Polk was the 11th United States president. He ran on the Manifest Destiny platform and served one term. Before being elected president, Polk served as Speaker of the House.
Warren G. Harding - 1865
The former newspaper publisher was elected as the 29th President of the United States. During his short tenure, Harding and Congress made a lot of progress. However, in 1923, Harding suffered a heart attack and died.
Amar Bose - 1929
The engineer's research into hi-fi sound led him to launch the Bose Corporation in 1964.
Rose Bird - 1936
The jurist was the first woman named Justice and the first woman Chief Justice in the United States.
Willie McGee - 1958
Throughout his 18 seasons playing in the MLB, the four-time All-Star earned two batting titles and three Gold Gloves Awards. McGee also helped win the 1982 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals.
k.d. lang - 1961
The award-winning singer-songwriter is best known for her hits "Constant Craving" and "Wonderful World."
David Schwimmer - 1966
The Emmy Award-nominated actor rose to fame as Dr. Ross Geller in the ensemble comedy series Friends.