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Days Until November 21st

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November 21st, 2026

Last reviewed on May 7, 2026.

About November 21st

November 21st is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. November 21 is World Hello Day, celebrated in 180 countries to promote communication and peaceful conflict resolution through greeting at least 10 people. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next November 21st, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.

📚 Interesting Facts

November 21 is World Hello Day, celebrated in 180 countries to promote communication and peaceful conflict resolution through greeting at least 10 people

This date is also World Television Day, proclaimed by the UN in 1996 to recognize television as a symbol for communication and globalization

November 21 marks the anniversary of the first untethered hot-air balloon flight over Paris in 1783, a groundbreaking achievement in human aviation

People born on November 21st can be either Scorpio or Sagittarius, depending on the year, as this date often falls on the cusp between these zodiac signs

This is day 325 of the year (326 in leap years), with approximately 40 days remaining until New Year's Eve

🎊 Traditions & Celebrations

World Hello Day participants greet at least ten people throughout the day, preferably strangers, to demonstrate the importance of personal communication in preserving peace

World Television Day is observed by UN member states with global exchanges of television programs focusing on peace, security, and cultural development

National Stuffing Day in the United States celebrates this popular Thanksgiving side dish with people preparing and sharing their favorite stuffing recipes

National Gingerbread Cookie Day features baking and decorating gingerbread cookies, a beloved tradition especially during the autumn and winter seasons

National Red Mitten Day encourages wearing red mittens to show support for various causes and celebrate the warmth of community

📜 Historical Events on This Day

1783

Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent, Marquis d'Arlandes, made the first untethered hot-air balloon flight, traveling 5.5 miles over Paris in about 25 minutes

1620

The Mayflower Compact was signed by 41 male passengers aboard the Mayflower before landing at Plymouth, establishing the first governing document of Plymouth Colony

1789

North Carolina ratified the United States Constitution and was admitted as the 12th state of the United States

1877

Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph, a revolutionary machine capable of recording and playing back sound

1905

Albert Einstein's paper 'Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?' was published in Annalen der Physik, introducing the world to E=mc²

1920

Bloody Sunday in Dublin during the Irish War of Independence saw the IRA assassinate British intelligence agents, followed by British forces killing 14 civilians at a Gaelic football match

1931

The horror classic Frankenstein, based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, was released in United States theaters, becoming an iconic monster movie

1953

The British Natural History Museum revealed that the 'Piltdown Man' skull, believed to be a crucial missing link in human evolution, was actually a hoax

1964

The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge opened in New York City, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn as the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time

1980

A devastating fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas killed 85 people and injured over 650, with most fatalities caused by smoke inhalation

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