Also on this day...
Feast of St. Spyridon of Tremithius - Patron of Potters
International Monkey Day - Celebrates monkeys and all things simian. Celebrations include costume parties, art shows, zoo visits, and eating Chunky Monkey ice cream.
Roast Chestnuts Day
National Bouillabaisse Day
Nostradamus was born in 1503. Patty Duke was born in 1946, and Ib Andersen - Danish ballet dancer - was born in 1954. Miranda Hart was born in 1972.