White Ribbon Day
White Ribbon Day is observed globally on November 25th, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, ending on December 10th (Human Rights Day). The movement encourages men and boys to take a stand against violence toward women, promoting awareness, education, and accountability.
National Parfait Day
National Parfait Day is celebrated annually on November 25th. This day honors the delightful and versatile dessert known as a parfait. A parfait is a layered dessert that originated in France.
Historical Events on November 25th:
1491: Treaty of Granada: Signed by the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella and Emir Muhammad XII, ending the Granada War and completing the Reconquista of Spain.
1783: Evacuation Day (U.S.): The British army evacuated New York City, their last military position in the U.S., marking the end of the American Revolutionary War.
1947: The UN General Assembly passed the resolution to partition Palestine, leading to the creation of separate Jewish and Arab states.
1952: Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” premiered in London. It became the longest-running play in history.
1963: John F. Kennedy’s Funeral: The state funeral for the assassinated U.S. President took place in Washington, D.C., attended by leaders from around the world.
1986: Iran-Contra Affair: U.S. President Ronald Reagan announced the resignation of Attorney General Edwin Meese due to his involvement.
2016:The Colombia peace deal was signed between the government and the FARC rebels, ending over 50 years of conflict.
Famous Birthdays:
Andrew Carnegie (1835–1919): Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist.
Joe DiMaggio (1914–1999): Legendary American baseball player for the New York Yankees.
John Larroquette (1947–): Emmy-winning American actor known for Night Court.
Christina Applegate (1971–): American actress and breast cancer awareness advocate.
Famous Deaths:
1885: Thomas A. Hendricks: 21st Vice President of the United States, serving under Grover Cleveland. He died just eight months into his term.
1918: Ernst Lindemann: German naval officer and commander of the battleship Bismarck during World War II.
1970: Yukio Mishima: Influential Japanese novelist, playwright, and nationalist. Committed ritual suicide (seppuku) after a failed coup attempt.
1986: John W. Heisman: American football coach and namesake of the Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to the best college football player.
2005: George Best: Northern Irish footballer, one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, known for his time with Manchester United.
2011: Ken Russell: British film director known for works like The Devils and Women in Love.
2016: Fidel Castro: Former Cuban Prime Minister and President, a key figure in the Cuban Revolution. His leadership spanned nearly five decades, marked by socialist reforms and Cold War tensions.
