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22 hours ago · Operation Torch (8–16 November 1942) was an Allied invasion of French North Africa during the Second World War. Torch was a compromise operation that met the British objective of securing victory in North Africa while allowing American armed forces the opportunity to begin their fight against Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy on a limited scale. [5]
- 8-16 November 1942(1 week and 1 day)
- Allied victory
- French Morocco, French Algeria
May 27, 2024 · On October 3, 1863, during the Civil War, Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be celebrated on Thursday, November 26. The holiday was annually proclaimed by every president thereafter, and the date chosen, with few exceptions, was the last Thursday in November.
- David J. Silverman
1 day ago · Third Thursday of November World Philosophy Day: 16 November International Day for Tolerance: 18 November International International Day of Islamic Art: 25 November International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: 26 November World Olive Tree Day: 29 November International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: 1 December
May 27, 2024 · Guy Fawkes Day. Also called: Bonfire Night. Related Topics: United Kingdom. November. Guy Fawkes Day, British observance, celebrated on November 5, commemorating the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Learn how the failed Gunpowder Plot to blow up England's Houses of Parliament sparked Guy Fawkes Day. Description of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
3 days ago · The Foundation filed an application to trademark the name Wikipedia in the US to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences on September 14, 2004. The mark was granted registration status on January 10, 2006. Trademark protection was accorded also by Japan on December 16, 2004, and by the European Union on January 20, 2005. Subsets of ...
May 17, 2024 · November, 11th month of the Gregorian calendar. Its name is derived from novem, Latin for “nine,” an indication of its position in the early Roman calendar. This article was most recently revised and updated by Adam Augustyn.
May 24, 2024 · Gemma Louise Atkinson (born 16 November 1984) is an English actress and former glamour model. She played Lisa Hunter on Hollyoaks (2001–2005) and on three spin-off series, Hollyoaks: After Hours (2004), Hollyoaks: Let Loose (2005) and Hollyoaks: In the City (2006), Tamzin Bayle on Casualty (2011–12, 2014) and Carly Hope on Emmerdale (2015 ...
