NOVEMBER 18, 2023 | NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY | NATIONAL PRINCESS DAY | MICKEY MOUSE BIRTHDAY | NATIONAL VICHYSSOISE DAY | EUROPEAN ANTIBIOTIC AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY
National Adoption Day raises awareness of the more than 100,000 children in foster care. Each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the day focuses on children waiting for permanent, loving families. Not only does the day aim to find homes, but National Adoption Day also helps the dreams of many children and families come true. Read more...
NATIONAL PRINCESS DAY
Celebrate the Princess in every girl by taking part in National Princess Day on November 18th! Read more...
MICKEY MOUSE BIRTHDAY
On November 18th, Mickey Mouse Birthday commemorates the debut of a lovable mouse that was once a rabbit called Oswald. His character got his start on film on November 18, 1928, but before that, the story begins in 1927, when Walt Disney first sketched a floppy-eared bunny while under contract to Universal Studios. The events that unraveled brought us Mickey Mouse. Read more...
NATIONAL VICHYSSOISE DAY
November 18th recognizes a cold soup that is loved by many. It is National Vichyssoise Day. Read more...
EUROPEAN ANTIBIOTIC AWARENESS DAY
On November 18th, European Antibiotic Awareness Day encourages the responsible use of antibiotics. The day also aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance. Read more...
On Deck For November 19, 2023
National Days
NATIONAL PLAY MONOPOLY DAY
NATIONAL CARBONATED BEVERAGE WITH CAFFEINE DAY
WORLD TOILET DAY
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November 18th Celebrated History
1914
Mary McDermott gave birth to triplets weighing a total of 24 pounds (10.9 kg), the heaviest set of triplets ever born. During their lifetime, she and her husband Michael would have three sets of twins and six single babies.
1928
Walt Disney's animated cartoon Steamboat Willie premiered at the Colony Theatre in New York City debuting the character Mickey Mouse.
1949
Vice-President Alben W. Barkley and Jane Rucker Hadley wed in St. Louis, MO. The event marks the first marriage of a vice-president while in office.
1970
The University of Stanford Chemist and Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling shared his findings that high doses of Vitamin C could ward off the common cold.
2006
The Celtic Woman set a world record with their self-title album when it spends 108 weeks on Billboards World Album's chart from March 26, 2005, to November 18, 2006.
November 18 Celebrated Birthdays
Rose Markwood Knox - 1857
From a $5,000 investment, she and her husband, Charles, began a gelatin business that grew into the brand name we recognize today.
Dorothy Dix - 1861
Considered the first syndicated advice columnist, Dorothy Dix was born Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer. Much of the journalist's career is noted for her coverage of high profile murder cases.
Frances Marion - 1888
The noted screenwriter, journalist, and writer won two Academy Awards during her career. The first was for Best Writing for The Big House in 1930 and the second was for Best Story for The Champ in 1932.
Johnny Mercer - 1909
In 1942, the lyricist co-founded Capitol Records with Buddy DeSylva and Glenn E. Wallichs.
Alan Shepard Jr. - 1923
On May 5, 1961, aboard the Mercury Redstone-3, Alan Shepard was launched into space. The successful mission made him the first American in space. He's also one of 12 people who have walked on the moon.
Wilma Mankiller -1945
In 1985, the Cherokee activist and social worker became the first woman named the Principle Chief of the modern Cherokee Nation.
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