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November 1: Day of the Week
November 1, 2024 is the 306th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 60 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Friday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is viernes.
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Here’s the November calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Topaz is the modern birthstone for this month. Pearl is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
November 1 Historical Event(s)
996
Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk, Bishop of Freising, which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi (Austria in Old High German).
1520
The Strait of Magellan is discovered, the passage immediately south of mainland South America, connecting the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans, is first navigated by Ferdinand Magellan during the first global circumnavigation voyage.
1611
William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy The Tempest is presented for the first time, at Whitehall Palace in London.
1688
William III of Orange sets out a second time from Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands to invade England, Scotland and Ireland from King James II of England during the Glorious Revolution.
1870
In the United States, the Weather Bureau (later renamed the National Weather Service) makes its first official meteorological forecast.
1876
New Zealand’s provincial government system is dissolved.
1896
A picture showing the unclad (bare) breasts of a woman appears in National Geographic magazine for the first time.
1945
Australia joins the United Nations.
1950
Pope Pius XII claims Papal Infallibility when he formally defines the dogma of the Assumption of Mary.
1968
The Motion Picture Association of America’s film rating system is officially introduced, originating with the ratings G, M, R, and X.
Who were born on November 1?
1847
Emma Albani, Canadian soprano (d. 1930)
1896
Edmund Blunden, English poet, author and critic (d. 1974)
1903
Edward Greeves, Australian rules footballer (d. 1963)
1942
Ralph Klein, Canadian politician
1943
Jacques Attali, French economist
1950
Mitch Kapor, American computer programmer and businessman
1958
Joe DeRenzo, American musician
1961
Calvin Johnson, American musician (Beat Happening, The Halo Benders, Dub Narcotic Sound System)
1963
Kenny Alphin, American musician (Big & Rich)
1973
Assia, Algerian singer
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters XEASCA? Check your answers here: Word scramble XEASCA. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
Now try another date like anniversaries, birthdays of someone you know or any other date that is special to you. Don’t forget to share the info to your friends, loved ones or social media followers. Who knows, they might appreciate and thank you for it.