On This Day November 3rd

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November 3rd is the three hundredth seventh day of the year, and there are 58 days remaining until the end of the year.

 

Events

1493 – Christopher Columbus first sights the island of Dominica in the Caribbean Sea.

1534 – The English Parliament passed the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Anglican Church, supplanting the pope and the Roman Catholic Church.

1783 – The American Continental Army is disbanded.

1848 – A considerably revised Dutch constitution, which transfers much authority from the king to his parliament and ministers, is proclaimed.

1911 – Chevrolet officially enters the automobile market in competition with the Ford Model T.

1942—World War II: The Koli Point action began during the Guadalcanal Campaign and ended on November 12.

1957—Sputnik program: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2. The first animal to enter orbit, a dog named Laika, is on board.

1973 – Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 10 toward Mercury.] On March 29, 1974, it became the first space probe to reach that planet.

2014 – One World Trade Center officially opens in New York City, replacing the Twin Towers after they were destroyed during the September 11 attacks.

 

Birthdays

1560 – Annibale Carracci, Italian painter and illustrator (d. 1609)

1793 – Stephen F. Austin, American businessman and politician (d. 1836)

1887 – Samuil Marshak, Russian author and poet (d. 1964)

1900 – Adolf Dassler, German businessman, founded Adidas (d. 1978)

1918 – Bob Feller, American sailor, baseball player, and sportscaster (d. 2010)

1928 – Osamu Tezuka, Japanese animator and producer (d. 1989)

1940 – Sonny Rhodes, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2021)

1949 – Larry Holmes, American boxer and talk show host

1970 – Jeanette J. Epps, American aerospace engineer and astronaut

1987 – Gemma Ward, Australian model and actress

 

Holiday Highlight

Zero Tasking Day

Zero Tasking Day promotes peace and reflection, encouraging people to pause and appreciate life in a fast-paced world. It advocates for intentional rest, which can boost productivity by providing a fresh perspective on tasks.

Daylight saving time helps individuals maximize daylight during seasonal changes by adjusting clocks forward by one hour. As it ends, many mistakenly feel they have an extra hour to accomplish tasks. Zero Tasking Day encourages people to use that time for self-care, simply resting and appreciating their surroundings.

Nancy Christie, the trend’s pioneer, emphasizes valuing the quality of life over the number of tasks completed, reminding us that true productivity is affected by stress and constant busyness.

 

Holidays And Observance

Cliche Day

Daylight Savings Time Ends  

Give Someone a Dollar Today Day

Jellyfish Day

National Housewife Day

National Sandwich Day

New York City Marathon  

Public Television Day

SOS Day 

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