by Hla Min
Updated : Aug 2025
Background
- 9th month of the old Roman calendar. Nov means nine.
- 11th month of the Gregorian calendar.
- It has 30 days.
Events
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 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
- Granddaughter Ma Kay and Soe Min Oo (both EC 93)
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.
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