2021
First observance
National Biologic Coordinators Day
The campaign states that starting in 2021, November 1 would be known as National Biologic Coordinators Day, while the registry describes the first day in 2021.
Observance history
On this day: November 1
Verified milestones connected to this date, including first observances, institutional decisions, later actions and documented precursors.
Verified history
Today in history →Verified milestones on November 1
Selected observance milestones connected to this date, based on reviewed sources.
2012
First observance
National Bison Day
WCS states that the Vote Bison Coalition celebrated the inaugural National Bison Day on 1 November 2012.
2010
Later action
Día de la Batalla de Rivas
Amended the Labor Code so April 11 each year, Day of the Battle of Rivas, is enjoyed and commemorated on the calendar date itself.
2005
Institutional decision
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
UN records state that resolution 60/7 was adopted without a vote on 1 November 2005.
1994
First observance
National Family Literacy Day®
NCFL dates the origin to 1994 and the congressional measure designated November 1, 1994.
1994
First observance
World Vegan Day
The Vegan Society states that the first World Vegan Day was held on 1 November 1994.
1988
Later action
Geologist Day
Rosnedra historical material states that Geologist Day was defined as a professional holiday under the 1988 decree.
1976
Institutional decision
Waitangi Day
New Zealand Legislation lists both assent and commencement on November 1, 1976.
1976
Later action
Waitangi Day
Repealed the New Zealand Day Act 1973 and restored the name Waitangi Day while retaining February 6 as the public holiday.
1950
Later action
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Formally defined the Catholic dogma of the Assumption; this was a doctrinal definition and did not create the already ancient August 15 feast.
1921
Institutional decision
Marine Corps Birthday
Marine Corps history dates Lejeune’s order to November 1, 1921.
1921
Institutional decision
United States Marine Corps Birthday
Marine Corps Order No. 47 is dated 1 November 1921.
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