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Tuesday, November 28. What the world marks, and the firsts that happened on this day.
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What the world marks
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RomaniaBukovina DayRomanian holiday celebrated on 28 November
Sri LankaHeroes' DayNational holiday in many countries
JapanHōonkōHoliday in the Jodo Shinshu tradition of Buddhism
Independence Day (Mauritania), celebrate the independence of Mauritania from France in 1960.
Independence Day (Panama), celebrate the independence of Panama from Spain in 1821.1821 proclamation of independence from Spain
IranNavy Day
Proclamation of Independence Day (Timor-Leste), celebrating the declaration of independence of the Democratic Republic of East Timor from Portugal in 1975.
BurundiRepublic Day
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Firsts, not anniversaries
1983Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-9, the first mission to carry the European Space Agency's Spacelab module.45 years ago
1971Fred Quilt, a leader of the Tsilhqot'in First Nation suffers severe abdominal injuries allegedly caused by Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers; he dies two days later.57 years ago
1967The first pulsar (PSR B1919+21, in the constellation of Vulpecula) is discovered by two astronomers Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Antony Hewish.61 years ago
1966Michel Micombero overthrows the monarchy of Burundi and makes himself the first president.62 years ago
1958First successful flight of SM-65 Atlas; the first operational intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), developed by the United States and the first member of the Atlas rocket family.70 years ago
1920FIDAC (The Interallied Federation of War Veterans Organisations), the first international organization of war veterans is established in Paris, France.108 years ago
1919Lady Astor is elected as a Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. She is the first woman to sit in the House of Commons. (Countess Markievicz, the first to be elected, refused to sit.)109 years ago
1895The first American automobile race takes place over the 54 miles from Chicago's Jackson Park to Evanston, Illinois. Frank Duryea wins in approximately 10 hours.133 years ago
1814The Times of London becomes the first newspaper to be produced on a steam-powered printing press, built by the German team of Koenig & Bauer.214 years ago
1785The first Treaty of Hopewell is signed, by which the United States acknowledges Cherokee lands in what is now East Tennessee.243 years ago
1520After 38 days, an expedition under the command of Ferdinand Magellan completes the first passage through the Strait of Magellan and enters the Pacific Ocean.508 years ago
936Shi Jingtang is enthroned as the first emperor of the Later Jin by Emperor Taizong of Liao, following a revolt against Emperor Fei of Later Tang.1092 years ago
The week ahead, around the world
The same subject is marked on different dates almost everywhere.
Wednesday, Nov 29International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People · United Nations — UN-organized observance
Wednesday, Nov 29Liberation Day or Dita e Çlirimit · Albania — Holiday on 29 November
Wednesday, Nov 29Republic Day · Yugoslavia — National Festival of several countries commemorating their establishment as republics
Wednesday, Nov 29Unity Day · Vanuatu
Wednesday, Nov 29William Tubman's Birthday · Liberia
Thursday, Nov 30St Andrew's Day · Scotland
Thursday, Nov 30Independence Day · Barbados — 1966.
Thursday, Nov 30Bonifacio Day · Philippines — National holiday in the Philippines
Thursday, Nov 30Commemoration Day · United Arab Emirates — Public holiday in the UAE, 30 November / 1 December
Thursday, Nov 30Day to Mark the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from the Arab Countries and Iran · Israel — Remembrance day
Thursday, Nov 30Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Barbados from the United Kingdom in 1966
Thursday, Nov 30National Day · Benin
Thursday, Nov 30Regina Mundi Day · South Africa — Largest Roman Catholic church in South Africa
Thursday, Nov 30Saint Andrew's Day · Scotland — Feast day celebrated on 30 November
Thursday, Nov 30Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare · United Nations — Annual commemorative event
Friday, Dec 1Great Union Day · Romania — 1918.
Monday, Dec 4St Barbara's Day · Germany · Austria — Cherry branches are cut and brought inside to bloom by Christmas.
Tuesday, Dec 5Sinterklaasavond · Netherlands — Gifts are given with a poem that teases the one who gets it.
Tuesday, Dec 5Father's Day · Thailand — The birthday of King Bhumibol.