29 November - International Jaguar Day

 

International Jaguar Day was created to raise awareness about the increasing threats facing the jaguar and the critical conservation efforts ensuring its survival from Mexico to Argentina.

Observed annually on November 29, International Jaguar Day celebrates the Americas’ largest wild cat as an umbrella species for biodiversity conservation and an icon for sustainable development and the centuries-old cultural heritage of Central and South America.

International Jaguar Day also represent the collective voice of jaguar range countries, in collaboration with national and international partners, to draw attention to the need to conserve jaguar corridors and their habitats as part of broader efforts to achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

29 November - Republic Day Yugoslavia

 

Yugoslavia, a country located in Southeastern Europe, did not have a specific Republic Day like some other nations. However, it did celebrate its national day on November 29th. This day commemorated the founding of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia in 1943.

Yugoslavia was initially established as the Democratic Federal Yugoslavia on November 29, 1943, during World War II. The country went through various political changes and transformations, eventually becoming the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1963. The Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia was a predecessor to this later form.

It's important to note that Yugoslavia no longer exists as a political entity. The country faced political and ethnic tensions, leading to its eventual breakup in the early 1990s, resulting in the formation of several independent states, including Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. Each of these countries has its own national holidays and commemorations, and the specific historical events celebrated may vary.

 

29 November - Thakkar Bappa birth anniversary

 

Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, popularly known as Thakkar Bapa (29 November 1869 – 20 January 1951) was an Indian social worker who worked for upliftment of tribal people in what is now Gujarat state in India. He became a member of the Servants of India Society in 1914 founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1905. In 1922, he founded the Bhil Seva Mandal. Later, he became the general secretary of the Harijan Sevak Sangh founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 .The Bharatiya Adimjati Sevak Sangh was founded on 24 October 1948 on his initiative. When Indian constitution was in process, Kenvi visited the most remote and difficult parts of India and conducted investigations into the situation of tribal and Harijan people. He was appointed the chairman of "Excluded and Partially Excluded Areas (Other than Assam), a sub committee of the constituent assembly. Mahatma Gandhi would call him 'bapa'. In one of his appeals in 1939 Mahatma Gandhi called him "Father of Harijans".

Thakkarbapa visited forests in Assam, rural Bengal, drought affected areas of Orissa, Bhil belts in Gujarat and Harijan areas of Saurashtra, Mahar areas of Maharashtra, untouchables in Madras, hilly areas of Chhota Nagpur, desert of Tharparkar, foothills of Himalaya, coastal areas of Travancore to undertake his mission of empowering Harijans. Thakkar Bapa dedicated 35 years of his life to the empowerment of Harijans.

29 November - The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

 

The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed annually on November 29. This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1977. The date was chosen because it corresponds to the anniversary of the UN General Assembly's adoption of Resolution 181 (the Partition Resolution) in 1947, which aimed to divide Palestine into Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem as an international city.

The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is intended to draw attention to the plight of the Palestinian people, promote awareness of the issues they face, and encourage efforts to find a peaceful and just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is marked by various events, meetings, and activities organized by the United Nations and its member states, as well as civil society organizations around the world.

29 November - India post issued a stamp of Chardham - Kedarnath in 2019

 

 

Department of Post issued a Commemorative stamp of Chardham which includes Kedarnath on 29 November 2019

Four ancient pilgrimage sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand viz. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is referred to as Chota Char Dham to differentiate it from this bigger circuit of Char Dham sites. The Chota Char Dham shrines are closed in winter due to snowfall and reopen for pilgrims with the advent of summer.

Kedarnath is a town and Nagar Panchayat in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India, known primarily for the Kedarnath Temple. It is approximately 86 kilometres from Rudraprayag, the district headquarter. Kedarnath is the most remote of the four Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites. It is located in the Himalayas, about 3,583 m (11,755 ft) above sea level near the Chorabari Glacier, which is the source of the Mandakini river. The town is flanked by snow-capped peaks, most prominently the Kedarnath Mountain. The nearest road head is at Gaurikund about 16 km away. The town suffered extensive destruction during June 2013 from the Flash Floods caused by torrential rains in Uttarakhand state.

The name "Kedarnath" means "the Lord of the Field". It is derived from the Sanskrit words kedara ("field") and natha ("lord"). The text Kashi Kedara Mahatmya states that it is so-called because "the crop of liberation" grows here

28 November - Bukovina Day

 

Bukovina Day (Ziua Bucovinei) is observed in Romania on November 28 every year. It was established to commemorate the day when Bukovina became part of Romania. This event is referred to as the union of Bukovina and Romania in Romania and as Romanian occupation of Northern Bukovina in Ukraine.

Bukovina is a historical region in Eastern Europe. Today, it is divided between Romania (Southern Bukovina) and Ukraine (Northern Bukovina). The first state formation on the territory of present-day Bukovina was the Antes tribal union. After that, Bukovina was part of Kyivan Rus’ in the 10th and 11th centuries and of the Principality of Galicia—Volhynia in the 12th and 13th centuries.

In the mid-14th century, Bukovina became part of the Moldavian state. Two centuries later Moldova, and by extension Bukovina, became a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire. During the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774, the region was occupied by the Imperial Russian Army. When the war ended, the Austrian Empire expressed interest in Bukovina.

The region was occupied by the Austrian Empire in 1774 and was formally annexed in 1775. In 1777, Bukovina officially swore allegiance to the Habsburg monarchy. The region remained part of the Austrian Empire and, from 1867 onward, of Austria-Hungary until 1918.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed during World War I. On November 1, 1918, members of the Ukrainian national movement proclaimed the West Ukrainian People’s Republic in the ethnically Ukrainian part of Austria-Hungary, which included Northern Bukovina. Two days later, a popular assembly in Chernivtsi confirmed the reunification of Northern Bukovina and the West Ukrainian People’s Republic (it was assumed that ethnically Romanian Southern Bukovina would join Romania).

However, Romanian Bukovinian politician Iancu Flondor reached out to the Romanian government, and Romania occupied the entirety of Bukovina on November 11. On November 28, 1918, the self-proclaimed General Congress of Bukovina, which consisted of Romanian, Polish and German representatives (but no Ukrainians), proclaimed the union of Bukovina with the Kingdom of Romania. 

28 November - Jyotirao Govindrao Phule death anniversary

 

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, a prominent social reformer and activist in India, was born on April 11, 1827. He passed away on November 28, 1890. Jyotirao Phule played a crucial role in the social reform movement in Maharashtra, working towards the upliftment of marginalized and oppressed communities and advocating for education and social equality. His contributions to social reform and education continue to be remembered and celebrated in India.

28 November - Independence Day East Timor

 

While November 28th is an important date in the history of East Timor, it is associated with the unilateral declaration of independence rather than the establishment of an independent state. On November 28, 1975, East Timor declared its independence from Portuguese colonial rule. However, this declaration was short-lived, as Indonesia invaded East Timor shortly afterward.

The Indonesian invasion led to a prolonged period of conflict and occupation, during which there were significant human rights abuses. East Timor's struggle for independence continued for many years, and it wasn't until 2002 that the country officially gained independence after a United Nations-sponsored referendum in 1999.

As a result, while November 28th is remembered as a crucial moment in the history of East Timor, the country's official Independence Day is celebrated on May 20th, marking the day in 2002 when East Timor finally became a fully sovereign and independent nation.

 

28 November - Independence Day Mauritania

 

Mauritania celebrates its Independence Day on November 28th. On this day in 1960, Mauritania gained independence from French colonial rule. The country located in West Africa celebrates this occasion with various events, including parades, cultural performances, and official ceremonies. It is a time for Mauritians to commemorate their history and national identity. Independence Day in Mauritania is a public holiday, and people across the country participate in festivities to honor the country's freedom from colonial rule.

28 November - Queen Wilhelmina death anniversary

 

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was the queen regnant of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 1890 until her abdication in 1948. Here's a short note about her, including her birth and death dates:

• Birth: Queen Wilhelmina was born on August 31, 1880, in The Hague, Netherlands.

• Early Reign: She ascended to the throne as queen at a young age, following the death of her father, King William III, in 1890. At the time of her accession, she was only ten years old, and her mother, Queen Emma, served as regent until Wilhelmina reached the age of 18.

• Reign and Challenges: Queen Wilhelmina's reign was marked by significant events, including both World War I and World War II. She played a crucial role in maintaining Dutch neutrality during World War I and provided refuge for many Belgian refugees during the conflict. During World War II, when the Netherlands was occupied by Nazi Germany, Queen Wilhelmina went into exile in the United Kingdom and became a symbol of Dutch resistance against the Nazis.

• Abdication: Queen Wilhelmina abdicated the throne in favor of her daughter, Princess Juliana, on September 4, 1948, due to her health and the desire for a younger monarch to lead the nation.

• Death: Queen Wilhelmina passed away on November 28, 1962, in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.

Queen Wilhelmina's long and eventful reign, her leadership during times of war and crisis, and her dedication to her country made her a respected and beloved figure in Dutch history. She is remembered for her role in safeguarding Dutch independence and for her contributions to the well-being of the Dutch people.