This is our day guide for Thursday November 28th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on November 28th 2019
International: Thanksgiving
Fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest
Albania: Independence Day
The day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by Ismail Qemali in 1912
Chad: Republic Day
On November 28th 1958, Chad became an autonomous state within the French Community.
Congo: Republic Day
The Republic of the Congo was proclaimed on November 28th 1958, after the dissolution of French Equatorial Africa
East Timor: Proclamation of Independence Day
In November 1975, the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor declared the territory's independence from Portugal
Maldives: The Day Maldives Embraced Islam
According to legend, the Maldives was converted to Islam in the year 1153 AD
Mauritania: Independence Day
Mauritania declared its independence from France on November 28th 1960
Oman: Sultan's Birthday
The Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said al Said, was born in 1940
Panama: Independence Day
Panama was part of Gran Colombia when it became independent from Spain in 1821Observances on November 28th 2019
USA: National Day of Mourning
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day of Mourning
USA: National French Toast Day
When drinking today raise your glass and say here's to bread, flour, egg, sugar and vanilla - it's a French Toast!
USA: Thanksgiving
Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvestNovember 27th 2019 | Go to Today | November 29th 2019
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| General Information for November 28th 2019 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 332 of 2019 | |
| 33 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 48 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1925 – The Grand Ole Opry begins broadcasting in Nashville, Tennessee, as the WSM Barn Dance. | |
| 1912 - Albania declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire. | |
| 1821 - Panama Independence Day: Panama separates from Spain and joins Gran Colombia. | |
| 1660 – At Gresham College, twelve men, including Christopher Wren, Robert Boyle, John Wilkins, and Sir Robert Moray decide to found what is later known as the Royal Society. |
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