What's So Great About November 26th

Know someone whose birthday, anniversary, or special day falls on November 26th? This keepsake trivia book is built around that single date. Inside you'll find the people born on this day, famous weddings, notable remembrances, art, books, movies, TV, music, and sports, plus the weird, wonderful, and just plain bad days in history. It also covers the sweep of world history from the ancient world to modern times, science, space, and business, all pinned to November 26th.

A few things you'll learn: 1161: At the Battle of Caishi, Song dynasty paddle-wheel warships defeat a much larger Jin army on the Yangtze River. 1789: Americans celebrate the first national Thanksgiving, proclaimed by President George Washington. 1805: The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct opens in Wales, carrying a canal high above the River Dee.

There's a kids' page, a 25-question trivia quiz with an answer key, and a "Your November 26th" time capsule page to fill in. The opening gift page lets you finish the sentence "The best thing about November 26th is..." and sign it with love. It's a thoughtful present for Sagittarius birthdays, history buffs, trivia lovers, and anyone who wants to feel more special on their day.