On This Day November 1st

 OTD

November 1st is the 305th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 60 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

1512 – The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, is exhibited to the public for the first time.

1520 – The Strait of Magellan, the passage immediately south of mainland South America connecting the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans, is first discovered and navigated by European explorer Ferdinand Magellan during the first recorded circumnavigation voyage.

1604 – William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello is performed for the first time at Whitehall Palace in London.

1611 – Shakespeare's play The Tempest is performed for the first time at Whitehall Palace in London.

1765 – The British Parliament enacted the Stamp Act on the Thirteen Colonies to help pay for British military operations in North America.

1800 – John Adams became the first President of the United States to live in the Executive Mansion (later renamed the White House).

1870 – The Weather Bureau (later renamed the National Weather Service) makes its first official meteorological forecast in the United States.

1894 – Thomas Edison filmed Buffalo Bill, 15 of his Native Americans, and Annie Oakley in his Black Maria Studio in West Orange, New Jersey.

1922 – Abolition of the Ottoman sultanate: The last sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Mehmed VI, abdicates.

1968 – The Motion Picture Association of America's film rating system is officially introduced, originating with the ratings G, M, R, and X.

1993 – The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union.

 

Birthdays

1609 – Matthew Hale, Lord Chief Justice of England (d. 1676)

1849 – William Merritt Chase, American painter and educator (d. 1916)

1920 – Ted Lowe, English sportscaster (d. 2011)

1940 – Barry Sadler, American sergeant, author, actor, and singer-songwriter (d. 1989)

1944 – Kinky Friedman, American singer-songwriter and author

1963 – Rick Allen, English musician

1979 – Coco Crisp, American baseball player

 

Holiday Spotlight

Family Story Day

  Family stories are the secret sauce that makes your family unique and special. They're those tales your grandparents, parents, and even crazy Uncle Joe share at gatherings, filling the room with laughter, nostalgia, and sometimes even a few tears.

 Why are these stories so darn important? First, they're like time capsules for your family's history. They tell you where you come from, who your great-great-grandpa was, and how Aunt Susan met Uncle Bob at that crazy beach party in '89.

 It's not just about history lessons. Family stories teach you stuff, man. Your grandma used to save every penny during the Great Depression, which explains why you never throw away leftovers. Or how your dad learned the hard way not to put a gear shift knob in his mouth (yeah, that happened).

 They also pass down values and life lessons. Remember that story about how your mom stood up to the school bully? It's not just an incredible story; it's a lesson in courage and doing what's right.

 Let's not forget the warm fuzzies. Family stories build bonds, connecting you to your roots and making you feel warm and fuzzy. So next time someone starts an account with, "Back in my day," lean in, listen up, and soak it all in. Those family stories are pure gold.

 

Others Include

All Saint's Day

Antigua Independence Day

Autistic Speaking Day

Extra Mile Day

Give Up Your Should Day

Hockey Mask Day

International Scented Candle

International Stress Awareness Day

Kannada Rajyothsava

National Authors' Day

National Block It Out Day

National Brush Day

National Cook for Your Pets Day

National Eating Healthy

National Family Caregiver Day

National Family Literacy Day

National Sports Fan Day

Prime Meridian Day 

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