NOVEMBER 23, 2024 | NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY | NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY | NATIONAL CASHEW DAY | NATIONAL EAT A CRANBERRY DAY
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 | NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY | NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY | NATIONAL CASHEW DAY | NATIONAL EAT A CRANBERRY DAY
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 ADOPTION DAY
National Adoption Day raises awareness of the more than 100,000 children in foster care. Each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the day focuses on children waiting for permanent, loving families. Not only does the day aim to find homes, but National Adoption Day also helps the dreams of many children and families come true. Learn more...
NATIONAL CASHEW DAY
A favorite snacking and party nut is recognized each year on November 23rd during National Cashew Day. More here...
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! Recipes? Yep, right here...
Coming on November 24, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL SARDINES DAY
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.