First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Story of a Special Day: November 27!

The special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card!

  • What happened in history?
  • Who was born?
  • Who died?
  • What happened on *your* special day?

From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten!

November 27 in History

  • First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (cover)
  • First Crusade begins
  • First woman plays in a professional basketball league
  • First man-made object reaches the surface of Mars

Births

  • Vito Genovese
  • Caroline Kennedy
  • Jimi Hendrix
  • Bruce Lee
  • Bill Nye the Science Guy

Deaths

  • Harvey Milk
  • Lotte Lenya
  • Eugene O’Neill
  • Ada Lovelace
  • Horace

Holidays and Celebrations

  • Thanksgiving (US, when November 27 is the fourth Thursday)
  • Maaveerar Nal (Tamil people)
  • Native American Heritage Day
  • Teacher’s Day (Spain)

Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; superstitions; and much, much more! With 78 pages packed with 36 historic photographs and illustrations, it’s a feast for the eyes as well as the brain.

A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, “The Story of a Special Day” will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know! [Ebook coming soon.]

King Tut’s Tomb Opened!

NOVEMBER 26, 1922: KING TUT’S TOMB IS OPENED!

The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten!

  • On November 26, the real Dracula took the throne of Transylvania and Thanksgiving became a US national holiday.
  • November 26 is the birthday of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, Western hero Bat Masterson, and singer Tina Turner; it’s the day Sojourner Truth, airport namesake Butch O’Hare, and Columbus supporter Queen Isabella died.
  • Sometimes November 26 is Thanksgiving, but it’s always National Cake Day!

With 84 pages packed with more than 44 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, “The Story of a Special Day” will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know! (Ebook coming soon!)

First Aircraft Launched from a Ship

NOVEMBER 14, 1910: FIRST AIRPLANE TAKES OFF FROM A SHIP!

The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary card has been forgotten!

  • On November 14, Moby Dick is published and Nellie Bly starts a trip around the world.
  • November 14 is the birthday of Prince Charles, Monet, and Nehru; it’s the day Booker T. Washington, royal mistress Nell Gwynn, and Saint Alexander Nevsky died.
  • November 14 is International Girls Day, National Guacamole Day, and Teddy Bear Day.

With 83 pages packed with more than 44 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain.

A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know! (Ebook coming soon!)

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedicated!

NOVEMBER 13, 1982 — VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATED!

On November 13, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, was dedicated. Plus, Disney’s Fantasia opened (1940), the Amityville Horror murders took place, and New York’s Holland Tunnel opened.

Treasure Island author Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, as were Saint Augustine, Jimmy Kimmel, and Whoopi Goldberg. Prince Henry the Navigator, rocker Leon Russell, and movie subject Karen Silkwood died.

November 13 is Sadie Hawkins Day and World Kindness Day. Its zodiac signs are Scorpio (traditional) and Libra (sidereal). November’s birthstone is Topaz, its birth flower is chrysanthemum.

The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and who died. What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten!

Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 73 pages packed with over 37 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, “The Story of a Special Day” will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion.

Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know!

Guy Fawkes Night

November 5 is…

…Guy Fawkes Night, commemorating the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot

…The day Nat Turner was convicted for leading a slave rebellion and Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting

…The anniversary of the Fort Hood shootings

…The birthday of Art Garfunkel, Tatum O’Neal, Elke Sommer, Vivien Leigh, and Roy Rogers

…The day Vladimir Horowitz, Guy Lombardo, Fred MacMurray, and George M. Cohan died

…and a whole lot more!

A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, “The Story of a Special Day” will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you’re a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, “The Story of a Special Day” makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device!

Sistine Chapel Unveiled!

NOVEMBER 1, 1512 —SISTINE CHAPEL UNVEILED!
The Story of a Special Day

On November 1, 1512, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling was unveiled and first shown to the public. Other November 1 events include the first US President to live in the White House (1800), the first medical school for women opens (1848), and Thomas Edison films sharpshooter Annie Oakley (1894)!

November 1 is the birthday of baseball star Fernando Valenzuela, golfer Gary Player, and writer Stephen Crane. Comic Phil Silvers, running back Walter Payton, and self-help guru Dale Carnegie died.

In Mexico, November 1 is the Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), and in the US it’s National Toothbrushing Day. Its zodiac signs are Scorpio (traditional) and Libra (sidereal). November’s birthstone is Topaz, its birth flower is chrysanthemum.

The Story of a Special Day is a special occasion gift they’ll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day.tells you what happened in history, who was born, and who died. What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten!

Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 84 pages packed with over 48 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, “The Story of a Special Day” will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion.

Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year…because every day is a special day for someone you know! (Ebook coming soon.)