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November 25: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

Facts & Historic Events That Happened on November 25

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November 25th is also known as Parfait Day and Shopping Reminder Day.

We made it to day 329 of the year, and there are only 36 days remaining in 2023.

Are you ready to be wowed? You certainly will be once you’ve read all the incredible events, both good and bad, that all happened on this very day.

Did you know that on this day in 1817, the US had its first sword swallowing performance in New York City? The performer was Senaa Samma, who had traveled from Tamil Nadu, India.

Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about November 25th in history!

Events

What memorable events happened on November 25 in history? Keep reading to find out!

2021

The crew aboard the International Space Station celebrated Thanksgiving.

On Thanksgiving, the astronauts ran on a treadmill and called it a “turkey trot”! Special food was provided for the occasion; although still in vacuum-sealed packets, they enjoyed candied yams, crab bisque, turkey, and cherry blueberry cobbler to finish it all off.

2019

The world’s largest luxury goods corporation, Louis Vuitton (LVMH), bought jeweler Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion.

1975

The Netherlands granted Suriname independence, and has since been celebrated as Suriname Independence Day.

OTD in 1975: The Netherlands granted Suriname independence

1963

President John F. Kennedy’s funeral was held in Washington, D.C.

Officials from more than ninety countries attended the funeral. JFK was finally put to rest at 3:15 that afternoon in the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

1924

USPTO received a trademark for the Kleenex brand name.

1905

Telimco made the first-ever advertisement for a civilian radio set.

The ad in “Scientific American” had it priced at $7.50 (about $220 in 2020) and claimed to receive signals for up to one mile.

1884

John B. Meyenberg from St. Louis, Missouri, patented powdered milk.

OTD in 1884: John B. Meyenberg from St. Louis

1847

The romantic comedic opera “Marta” premiered in Vienna by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges.

1839

A deadly cyclone struck east India killing over 300,000 people and destroying 20,000 ships.

1817

The US had its first sword-swallowing performance in New York City.

1715

The UK approved the first American patent.

OTD in 1715: The UK approved the first American patent.

It was for a machine that processed corn.

1667

A fatal earthquake killed 80,000 people near the city of Shemakha, Azerbaijan.

The quake was around 6.9 in magnitude, with an epicenter at a depth of 7.5 miles.

1596

A peasant uprising called the Cudgel War began in Finland.

The peasants armed themselves with whatever weapons they could gather, which were generally blunt, in revolt against taxes imposed by the nobility.

1491

The Treaty of Granada was signed, marking the end of the Grenada War, which started in 1482.

OTD in 1491: The Treaty of Granada was signed

Famous Births

Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Katie Cassidy. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.

1986

Katie Cassidy

American

Actress

Katie Cassidy

Age:

37 years old

Born In:

California, USA

1971

Christina Applegate

American

Actress

Christina Applegate

Age:

52 years old

Born In:

California, USA

1979

Joel Kinnaman

Swedish-American

Actor

Joel Kinnaman

Age:

44 years old

Born In:

Stockholm, Sweden

1966

Billy Burke

American

Actor

Billy Burke

Age:

57 years old

Born In:

Washington, USA

Famous Deaths

Unfortunately, November 25th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…

1926

2016

Fidel Castro

Cuban

Politician

Fidel Castro

1926

2016

Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro was a Cuban politician born on August 13, 1926. He died on this day in 2016, at age 90 in Havana, Cuba.

Died On:

Nov 25, 2016 (Age 90)

Died In:

Havana, Cuba

Quotes

Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on Nov 25th throughout history.

1902

Only in thought is man a God; in action and desire we are the slaves of circumstance.

Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell

British Mathematician

Special Holidays

Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here’s a few special days that might just give you some ideas.

November 25: Shopping Reminder Day
United States

Shopping Reminder Day

Have you bought Christmas presents for all your friends and family yet, or are you like us and need to be reminded? Well, we have just one month left until that special time of the year, so we’re here to remind you (and ourselves) to start getting your Christmas shopping done!

November 25: National Parfait Day
United States

National Parfait Day

This layered French dessert may come off as a bit pretentious, but it’s actually beautifully simplistic! If you’ve never had one before, try it at home on Parfait Day! Layer up some fruit with cream or yogurt in a glass, add any extra toppings you feel like, and bam – you’ve made parfait!

THe Fact Site’s

Fun Fact Of The Day

A “Hot Shot” was originally a cannonball heated in a furnace and then fired at wooden ships in order to set fire to them.

Birthday & Zodiac

If you were born on this day, your star sign is Sagittarius.

Independence is tantamount to Sagittarians’ happiness, and they will go out of their way to ensure they are always self-sufficient.

People born in November all have the Topaz birthstone. Topaz is considered among the most powerful of gemstones. The gem signifies emotional balance and gives protection from greed.

If your birthday falls on this day, you would’ve likely been conceived around March 4 in the same year.

A baby conceived on this day will likely be due around August 18, 2024.

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