November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. The month is a unit of Time, used with Calendars which is approximately as long as some natural period related to the motion of the Moon; A year (from Old English gēr) is the time between two recurrences of an event related to the Orbit of the Earth around the Sun The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today A day (symbol d is a unit of Time equivalent to 24 Hours and the duration of a single Rotation of planet Earth with respect to the November retained its name (from the Latin novem meaning "nine") when January and February were added to the Roman calendar. In mathematics Nine is a Composite number, its proper Divisors being 1 and 3. Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the The Roman calendar changed its form several times in the time between the foundation of Rome and the fall of the Roman Empire.

The birthstone for November is either topaz or citrine and the birthflower is the chrysanthemum. Birthday is the name given to the date of the anniversary of a person's birth Topaz is a Silicate mineral of Aluminium and Fluorine with the Chemical formula Al 2 Si[[oxygen O]]4( For the politician of this name see Walter McLennan Citrine 1st Baron Citrine, for the GFP protein derivative see Yellow fluorescent protein. Birthday is the name given to the date of the anniversary of a person's birth Chrysanthemums, often called 'mums' are a genus ( Chrysanthemum) of about 30 species of perennial Flowering plants in the family Asteraceae

November begins in western tropical astrology with the sun in the sign of Scorpio and ends in the sign of Sagittarius (astrology). Scorpio is the eighth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. Sagittarius is the ninth Astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius. Astronomically speaking, the sun actually begins in the constellation of Libra, passes through Scorpius from approximately the 24th through the 29th and ends in the constellation of Ophiuchus, which is the only zodiacal constellation that is not associated with an astrological sign. Libra (ˈliːbrə balance, symbol, Unicode ♎ is a Constellation of the Zodiac. Scorpius ( Latin for Scorpion, symbol, Unicode ♏ is one of the Constellations of the Zodiac. Ophiuchus (Ὀφιοῦχος ˌɒfiːˈuːkəs is one of the 88 Constellations and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy.

November starts on the same day of the week as February in common years, and March every year. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United

Representation in poetry

A poem which is often told in schools in the United Kingdom is "No" by Thomas Hood, playing on how the name "November" can be extended to other phrases beginning with no. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Thomas Hood ( 23 May 1799 &ndash 3 May 1845) was a British Humorist and Poet. Hood's poem suggests that melancholy moods associated with this month.

Events in November

November, from the Très riches heures du duc de Berry

• All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day), a Christian holy day, is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween. For the British girl group see All Saints (band. All Saints' Day (also called All Hallows or Hallowmas) often Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Halloween, or Hallowe’en, is a Holiday celebrated on the night of October 31. In Sweden the All Saints' official holiday takes place on the first Saturday of November. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. All official Holidays (helgdagar in Sweden are established by acts of Parliament. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below.
• In Ireland, November 1 is regarded as the first day of Winter. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Winter is one of the four Seasons of Temperate zones Calculated astronomically, it begins on the Solstice and ends on the Equinox
• November 1 is called November Day (Lá Samhna) in Celtic tradition and is thus named in the Irish Calendar, where the month is called Mí na Samhna. Celts (ˈkɛlts or /ˈsɛlts/, see Names of the Celts The Irish calendar does not observe the typical astronomical seasons (beginning in the Northern Hemisphere on the Equinoxes and Solstices, or the meteorological seasons
• In the pagan wheel of the year, November begins at or near Samhain in the northern hemisphere and Beltaine in the southern hemisphere. Neopaganism or Neo-Paganism is an Umbrella term used to identify a wide variety of modern religious movements particularly those influenced by historical Wheel of the Year is a Wiccan and Neopagan term for the annual cycle of the Earth 's Seasons It consists of eight festivals spaced at approximately Samhain (ˈsaʊn or /ˈsɑːwɪn/ Irish /ˈsˠaunʲ/ from the Old Irish samain) is the word for November in a few Gaelic languages Beltane is the anglicized spelling of Bealtaine ( or Bealltainn ( the Gaelic names for either the month of May or the festival that takes place on
• In the Roman Catholic calendar, November 2 is All Souls Day. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 In Western Christianity, All Souls' Day commemorates the faithful departed. It is known in Mexico as el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), and the whole month of November is especially dedicated to praying for the dead
• Britain and New Zealand celebrate Guy Fawkes Night, the anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot, on November 5. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island Guy Fawkes Night (also known as Bonfire Night, Cracker Night, Fireworks Night) is an annual celebration on the evening of the 5th of November The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 or the Powder Treason, as it was known at the time was a failed Assassination attempt by a group of provincial English Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany)
• In Indonesia, November 10 is known as National Heroes Day
• St. Martin's feast day (Martinmas) on November 11 was formerly considered the start of winter in some places in Europe
• Remembrance Day is celebrated on November 11 in the Commonwealth of Nations and various European countries (including France and Belgium) to commemorate World War I and other wars. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Heroes' Day or National Heroes' Day may refer to a number of commemorations of national heroes in different countries Saint Martin is a tropical Island in the northeast Caribbean, approximately 300 km (186 miles east of Puerto Rico. St Martin's Day (or Martinstag) is November 11, the Feast day of Martin of Tours, who started out as a Roman soldier Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Remembrance Day also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day (the event it commemorates or Veterans Day is a day to commemorate the Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All War is an international relations Dispute, characterized by organized Violence between National Military units It is known as Veterans' Day is the United States. Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military Veterans. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
• In India, Children's Day is celebrated on November 14, the birthdate of first Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Universal Children's Day In 1954 the United Nations General Assembly suggested that all nations should observe a Universal Children's Day as a day of worldwide Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca The Prime Minister of India is head of the Council of Ministers, appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive Jawaharlal Nehru (जवाहरलाल नेहरू ʤəʋäɦəɾläl nɛɦɾu (14 November 1889 27 May 1964 was a major political leader of the Congress Party
• The Leonids meteor shower reaches its peak around November 17. For a list of famous people named Leonid please see Leonid (a disambiguation page Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers
• Discovery of Puerto Rico by Christopher Columbus on November 19, 1493. Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} Christopher Columbus (1451 &ndash May 20 1506 was an Italian Navigator, colonizer Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land
• Día de la Revolución, or Revolution Day, is celebrated in Mexico on November 20. The Mexican Revolution (Revolución Mexicana was a major armed struggle that started with an uprising led by Francisco I Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs,
• On 24th November each year, Lachit Divas is celebrated statewide in Assam, India, to commemorate the heroism of the great general Lachit Borphukan and the victory of the Assamese army over the Mughal army at the battle of Saraighat in 1671. Assam) ( Assamese: অসম Ôxôm) is a northeastern state of India with its capital at Dispur, a suburb of the city India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Lachit Borphukan was a commander and Borphukan in the Ahom kingdom known in particular for his successful leadership in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat The Battle of Saraighat was fought in 1671 between the Mughal empire (led by the Kachwaha king Raja Ramsingh I) and the Ahom Kingdom
• The United States and Puerto Rico observe Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American Holiday, which is a form of harvest festival.
• For Western Christians, Advent usually begins on a Sunday during the last week of November. Advent (from the Latin word la ''adventus'' meaning "coming" is a season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week
• Scotland celebrates St Andrews Day, its official national day, on 30 November. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Since 2006 it has been an official bank holiday. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A bank holiday is a Public holiday in the United Kingdom and also in the Republic of Ireland.

Month-long observances

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, National Novel Writing Month, Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

It's quite common for some males in Australia (especially in the city of Melbourne), and New Zealand to sport a moustache during the month of November. Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the Pancreas. Each year about 37680 individuals in the United States are diagnosed with this condition and 34290 A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story Alzheimer's disease ( AD) also called Alzheimer disease or simply Alzheimer's, is the most common form of Dementia. Homelessness is the condition and social category of people who lack housing because they cannot afford or are otherwise unable to maintain regular safe and adequate shelter StandUp For Kids is a 501(c(3 Not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 The custom being known as Movember (Movember is a portmanteau of the words 'Moustache' and 'November'. Movember (a Portmanteau of the words ' Moustache ' and ' November ' is an annual month-long event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November Movember (a Portmanteau of the words ' Moustache ' and ' November ' is an annual month-long event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November For the Swedish heavy metal band see Mustasch. A moustache (or mustache) is Facial hair grown on the upper Lip. ), and being a fundraising event for men's health issues. One's fashionable appearance often comes second to the calling of Movember. A similar observance in the United States, called Noshavember, involves a full beard as opposed to a mustache.

Movable events

First Tuesday

• In Australia, the Melbourne Cup horse race is held annually on the first Tuesday in November. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Melbourne Cup is Australia 's major annual Thoroughbred horse race. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday.

Tuesday After the First Monday

• In the United States, elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. They therefore fall between November 2 and November 8. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration In even numbered years, members of the House of Representatives are elected to two-year terms, and about one third of the U.S. Senate are elected to six-year terms. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives The President of the United States is elected in years divisible by four. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by Most U. S. states, counties, and municipalities have some part of their election cycle coincident with this date.

Third Thursday

• The Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society occurs on the third Thursday of November, one week before Thanksgiving. The Great American Smokeout is an annual event in the United States to encourage Americans (of whom 45 The American Cancer Society ( ACS) is the "nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to Smokers are encouraged to quit smoking for these 24 hours, in hopes that they will quit forever.

Fourth Thursday in the USA

• Americans celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. In the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday to express Gratitude for the things one has

The day after Thanksgiving in the USA

• A famous day for shopping known as "Black Friday. "

Monday immediately following Thanksgiving Day in the USA

• Cyber Monday

See also

• Historical anniversaries

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