by Hla Min
Updated : Nov 2025
Background
- 9th month of the old Roman calendar. Nov means nine.
- 11th month of the Gregorian calendar.
- It has 30 days.
Events
Birthdays
- Saya U Mg Mg (George, ChE66)
- Daw Aye Aye — Spouse of Saya U Aung (C70)
- Son of Saya U Aung Myaing (ChE72) and Daw Gyn Yu (ChE72)
- My Daughter-in-law
November 1
- It is “All Saints Day”. It is preceded by Halloween (which falls on October 31st).
Sunday following Halloween
- DST (Daylight Savings Time) requires resetting the clock according to “Spring forward. Fall back.” Currently, DST is set back in Fall (Autumn) on the Sunday following Halloween.
November 2
- Dr. Ye Myint (cousin nephew) and Daw San San Aye
- Daw Kaythi (cousin niece) and U Soe Min Oo
- Aung Myo Myint (cousin grand nephew) and Demo
November 8
- It is the Anniversary of my beloved parents.
November 11
- Three generations chose November 11 for their Wedding or Reception
- Dr. and Mrs. Chan Taik
- Daughter Margaret Chan Taik and Dr. Myo Tint (cousin)
- Granddaughter Ma Kay and Soe Min Oo (both EC 93) — reception; the wedding was on November 2
November 22
- John F Kennedy (President of the United States) was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963.
- Conspiracy Theory about his assassination survives.
- A few days earlier, President Kennedy gave his speech in Hoston, Texas : “Before this decade is out, we will send men on the moon and bring them safely back to earth.”
Tazaungdaing
- It often falls around November.
- Kathein robe offering often take place in early November.
It must be held during one month following the Full Moon Day of Thadinkyut (which usually falls in October).
Veterans Day
- November 11 is celebrated as Veterans Day in the USA.
- It is celebrated as Armistice Day in the UK and France.
- A hundred years ago, Truce was called between the Allied Forces and Germany. The Truce occurred at 11 AM, marking the event with three 11s.
- WWI (First World War) ended a year later with the Versailles Treaty.
US Elections
- The second Tuesday of November is scheduled for US Elections at the various levels.
- The Presidential Elections occur every four years.
- The mid-term elections occur every two years. The House of Representatives serve two year terms. One third of Senators are elected every two years.
- Local races for Elections and Resolutions are held every year.
- Senators serve six year terms.
To ensure continuity in the Senate, the election of the Senators is staggered into three groups.
Commercialization of Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November.
- Black Friday & Cyber Monday following Thanksgiving have massive sales. Some start their Black Friday early.
- Several English words (e.g. November, Black Friday) have lost their original meaning.
Baseball
Game 7
- Game 7 of the 2025 World Series started on November 1 and ended on November 2
- Toronto Blue Jays led in the game until Miguel Rojas (9th place in the batting order) hit a tying home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 9th inning.
- Will Smith hit the game winning home run for LA Dodgers in the 11th inning.
- The Dodgers became repeat champions in 25 years.
- Yoshi Yamamoto started Game 6 and ended Game 7. He was voted the World Series MVP.
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