November 29: Discover today's holiday and key events.
On Friday, November 29, various holidays are celebrated in Ukraine and around the world. Additionally, several significant events occurred on this day in history.
November 29 is recognized as Black Friday in Ukraine and globally. This unofficial kick-off to the Christmas shopping season occurs the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, specifically on the fourth Friday of November. On this day, stores offer substantial discounts and promotions, attracting a large number of shoppers. Black Friday is not only popular in the U.S. but also in many other countries, including Ukraine, where discounts have also become a tradition.
The term “Black Friday” originated in Philadelphia during the 1960s when police began using it to describe the significant traffic jams and chaos caused by the surge of shoppers. Over time, the term took on a more positive connotation, associated with being “in the black” for retailers (losses in accounting are noted in red, while profits are in black).
November 29 also marks the All-Ukrainian Day of the Logistician. This professional holiday is celebrated in Ukraine to honor the workers in the logistics sector. Although it is not an official state holiday, it is actively celebrated by professionals in transportation, warehousing, supply, customs clearance, and supply chain management.
Additionally, November 29 is World Anteater Day. This day aims to raise awareness about these fascinating animals, which are vital to ecosystems and require protection due to the threat of extinction. Anteaters are mammals belonging to the suborder Vermilingua. They primarily inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
On November 29, the International Day of Women Human Rights Defenders is celebrated. This holiday honors women who actively defend human rights, promote social justice, gender equality, and peace. The day aims to support their work, highlight the risks they face, and raise awareness about the importance of their contributions. This day was proclaimed in 2004 as part of the international women’s movement and is supported by the United Nations. It emphasizes the specific challenges faced by women human rights defenders, especially those working under difficult conditions or opposing discrimination and violence.
November 29 is also the International Day of Systems Engineers. This professional holiday recognizes the contributions of systems engineers to the advancement of technology, infrastructure, and innovation. Although this day does not have an official date, it is typically celebrated in professional circles in January, coinciding with the activities of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
Furthermore, November 29 is International Jaguar Day. This celebration was initiated to raise awareness about the importance of conserving jaguars and their natural habitats. The jaguar is not only a symbol of America's wildlife but also a crucial component of the ecosystems in which it resides.
November 29 is recognized as World Information Day. This day aims to promote access to information for everyone, emphasizing its significance for the development of society and individuals.
What Church Holiday is Today
November 29 in the church calendar is the day of remembrance for Saints Paramon and Philumen. They were Roman soldiers who became martyrs for their faith in Christ. Their lives and acts of devotion are honored in Christian tradition. Saint Paramon was a Roman soldier who believed in Christ and openly declared his faith to other soldiers. He was executed for his beliefs. Saint Philumen was also a Roman soldier who became a martyr for his faith in Christ. His life and martyrdom are revered in Christian tradition. These saints symbolize faith and courage, and their stories inspire Christians to remain faithful even in the face of death.
Calendar of Significant Events for November 29
1830 — The November Uprising of 1830-1831 begins in Warsaw;
1899 — The Spanish football club "Barcelona" is founded;
1929 — American pilot Richard Byrd and three companions become the first in the world to fly over the South Pole;
1947 — The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution to partition the British Mandate of Palestine and create independent Jewish and Arab states, leading to the establishment of the State of Israel;
1959 — The Grammy Awards ceremony is broadcast on American television for the first time;
1963 — President Lyndon Johnson signs an order to establish a Commission led by Chief Justice Earl Warren to investigate the assassination of President John Kennedy, which occurred a week prior;
1990 — The UN Security Council adopts a resolution allowing the use of force against Iraq if it does not withdraw its troops from Kuwait by January 15, 1991;
1994 — The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratifies the Convention on Biological Diversity, signed on June 11, 1992, in Rio de Janeiro;
1996 — The International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia delivers its first verdict;
1999 — To establish symbols of Ukrainian statehood, President's decree No. 1507/99 declares that the official symbols of the head of state are: the Flag (standard) of the President of Ukraine, the Emblem of the President of Ukraine, the Seal of the President of Ukraine, and the Staff of the President of Ukraine;
2007 — Deputies from the electoral blocs "BYuT" and "Our Ukraine - People's Self-Defense" form a coalition in the newly elected Verkhovna Rada of the 6th convocation.