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20 remarkable facts about November
Between October and December, November is the eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar.
November is considered the time to start perfecting whatever plans or projects you already have for the year.
The weather in November is also starting to get a little harsh!
For those in the Northern Hemisphere autumn is about to end, the last leaves are falling and it's pretty cold.
It's no surprise that November is quite different for people living in the Southern Hemisphere.
Temperatures had risen at the start of the summer approaching.
Now, you hope you've brushed off your barbecue and cleaned the pool, as they will be the stars in your home for the next few months!
Like every other month of the year, November has a lot to show.
Let's take a look at the origins of November, the traditions we celebrate in November as well as some cool little events to put it all together!
The name of November remains unchanged since the ancient Roman calendar, which was used until 45 BC.
On November 19, 1978, the largest mass suicide in history took place in Jonestown, Guyana.
November is the last of four months with 30 days.
Many people in America can recall what they were doing at 12:30 p.m. on November 22, 1963. It was on this day that President John F. Kennedy, known as JFK, was shot dead while riding with him.
The Anglo-Saxons have a rather fitting name for November. Usually at this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere, cold winds begin to chill you to the point, and so they call it “Wind
The Anglo-Saxons also call November the "Blod Monath", or blood month.
November 5 marks a historic day in the UK.
America also has a history of its own.
The full moon in November is traditionally known as the Beaver Moon in America.
November has only one birth stone, radiant topaz.
There is only one flower in November, even though there is one flower, who needs another ?!
November 3, 1957 is a historic day for both Soviet Russia and the world.
A rather creepy scene happens in various parts of the world including Australia, the US and UK each year in November. It's called Movember and the idea is to raise money for charity by growing a mustache.
The start of the War of Independence began on November 30, 1782, when a provisional treaty was signed between the newly established United States and Great Britain.
Like all other months of the year, some famous and important people are born in November. Some of the more notable ones include Mark Twain, Leonardo DiCaprio, Winston Churchill, Kurt Vonnegut and Scarlett Johansson.
People born in November can be born under one of two very different star signs.
November seems to be the official month for banana cake lovers.
On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Speech at the Dedication of the National Cemetery at the site of the Battle of Gettysburg.
If the monthly celebrations aren't really your thing, check out the National Pet Cooking Day on November 1st. Other interesting days to celebrate throughout November include Meal Day.
William Shakespeare clearly disliked November. Praised as one of the greatest writers of all time in British literature, Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets and 37 plays are still in production today.
November is an exciting month when you think about it.
While this may be a somewhat sad concept, keep in mind that while winter is coming, so are the first days of snow!
