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22 Nov

On This Day – November 22nd

By the time we’ve reached November 22nd, most of us are just counting the days till the end of the month so we can start focusing on the festivities that December brings. However, before you let today go by too fast, maybe take some time to see what actually makes it one of the most …
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21 Nov

10 Mysterious Facts About Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines’ passenger jet, Flight 370, remains one of the biggest aviation mysteries of all time. The crew and passengers onboard the flight tragically vanished on March 8th, 2014 – and while there have been a few clues arising from its disappearance, what actually happened to the voyage remains shrouded in guesswork. …
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21 Nov

10 Pioneering Facts about George Washington

People all across the US and indeed the world know George Washington as the first face of the American Presidency.  It was Washington who helped to lay down the key elements of the US constitution, and of course, to this day, you will find him on US money and in the skyline up at Mount …
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21 Nov

On This Day – November 21st

We’re officially in the last ten days of November, and boy, is there a lot to cover! But let’s start with today, November 21st, and why it is such an important date. If it’s your birthday today, many happy returns – we’re here to share some historic events and famous birthdays with you. There’s also …
Facts about racism
20 Nov

On This Day – November 20th

It’s official – we are now well into the last third of November, and that means we are edging ever closer to Christmas. However, there are plenty of other reasons to continue marking November’s dates on the calendar, with November 20th proving to be a popular date for millions of people all over the world. …
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19 Nov

On This Day – November 19th

November 19th is a popular day for millions of people worldwide, especially for those celebrating birthdays and special occasions! Otherwise, it’s a great opportunity to look back at some seriously interesting moments in history. If you are celebrating for any reason today, we share some famous birthdays in our guide below, and fill you in …
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18 Nov

On This Day – November 18th

The holiday season edges ever closer, and it hardly seems like we’ve spent any time in November at all! However, here we are at the 18th – the weather’s turning colder, and the leaves are falling in the upper hemisphere, and as it happens, there’s lots to unpack about today in history. If you’re celebrating …
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17 Nov

On This Day – November 17th

Although November 17th may just be an ordinary day to you, to others, it is an incredibly important occasion. It has serious cultural and historical significance – and while you might not be celebrating it yourself, we have all the reasons why 11/17 is worth remembering right here. Keep reading for some famous birthdays and …
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16 Nov

On This Day – November 16th

So, we’re over halfway through the month, and some of us are definitely ready for November to be over. The fall blues are kicking in, and we’re looking for the pick-me-ups of the December festivities! However, before we all disregard November too much, let’s take a closer look and see what makes this particular day …
Flying Gang of pirates
15 Nov

On This Day – November 15th

Where is the year going? It seems like fall only arrived a week or so ago, and yet, the festive season will soon be upon us. We’re already halfway into the month, but before we look too quickly to the second half, here are some of the most interesting things to know about November 15th!
Facts about Diabetes
14 Nov

On This Day – November 14th

It’s hard to believe that we’re approaching the middle of November already! However, before you let the month – and the rest of fall – fly by, now’s a great chance to look back at some of the most exciting moments from history that unfolded on this very date. At the end of this guide, …
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13 Nov

On This Day – November 13th

November 13th isn’t just another day. In fact, if it falls on a Friday, you might well assume it’s a day to be extra careful around bad luck! However, we have plenty of other reasons why November 13th is worth marking in your diary, including a few fascinating historical events and some famous birthdays. Let’s …
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12 Nov

On This Day – November 12th

We can practically hear you wonder what makes November 12th so special. After all, it might not be a date on the calendar that leaps out to absolutely everybody! However, there are plenty of great reasons why November 12th is worth remembering, and we have more than a few to share with you right here …
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11 Nov

On This Day – November 11th

Most of us know November 11th as one of the most important dates in history. It’s a day for many of us to consider peace and the lives lost to maintain it. But November 11th has a lot of history beyond that, too. Here are some of the most important things to know about November …
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10 Nov

On This Day – November 10th

It’s ten days into November, and already so much has happened! It’s hard to believe we’re nearly at the end of the year – but, as always, there are plenty of different things to learn about the days left on the calendar. We’ve rounded up some fantastic reasons why November 10th is so important.
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