National French Toast Day.
Today, November 28th, is National French Toast Day. French toast is quite an old dish and actually predates the existence of Franc…
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The Death of Chief Black Kettle
On November 27th 1868, Chief Black Kettle of the Southern Cheyenne was killed. This happened at the Battle of Washita River during…
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day
Today, November 27th, is National Bavarian Cream Pie Day. The Bavarian Cream Pie, sometimes just called a Bavarian Cream, is a chi…
The Brink's-MAT Robbery
On November 26th 1983 six robbers broke into the Brink's-MAT (a joint venture with American security company Brink's) warehouse at…
National Cake Day.
Today, November 26th, is National Cake Day. Cakes have a long history, although what we largely consider to be cakes today are dif…
The Hollywood Ten are Blacklisted
On 25th November 1947 the Hollywood Ten were blacklisted. The Ten were blacklisted following being cited for contempt of Congress …
National Parfait Day.
Today, November 25th, is National Parfait Day. Although there are savoury parfait (types of pt), this day relates to the sweet one…
The Death of Freddie Mercury
On November 24th 1991 singer-songwriter Freddie Mercury died of AIDS. Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar, which is present …
National Sardines Day
Today, November 24th, is National Sardines Day. Sardines, also known as pilchards, are a number of different small, oily fish from…
The Execution of Dr Crippen
On November 23rd 1910, Hawley Harvey Crippen, better known as Dr. Crippen, was hanged in Pentonville Prison in London. Dr Crippen …
