November is the eleventh month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of four months with the length of 30 days. November was the ninth month of the ancient Roman calendar. November retained its name (from the Latin novem meaning nine) when January and February were added to the Roman calendar. November is a month of spring in the Southern Hemisphere and autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, November in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of May in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa.
November symbols: The birthstones of November are the topaz (particularly, yellow) which symbolizes friendship and the citrine. Its birth flower is the chrysanthemum. The zodiac signs for the month of November are Scorpio (until November 21) and Sagittarius (November 22 onwards).
Historical Events for November, 1993
Day of Week 1st » The Maastricht Treaty takes effect, formally establishing the European Union.
Day of Week 9th » Stari most, the "old bridge" in Bosnia and Herzegovina named Bosnian Mostar built in 1566, collapses after several days of bombing.
Day of Week 11th » A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C..
Day of Week 12th » The first Ultimate Fighting Championship event, UFC 1, is held in Denver, Colorado.
Day of Week 17th » United States House of Representatives passes resolution to establish the North American Free Trade Agreement after greater authority in trade negotiations was granted to President George H. W. Bush e.g George Bush in 1991.
17th » In Nigeria, Sani Abacha known as General Sani Abacha ousts the government of Ernest Shonekan in a military coup.
Day of Week 18th » In the United States, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is approved by the United States House of Representatives named House of Representatives.
18th » In South Africa, 21 political parties approve a new Constitution of South Africa called constitution, expanding voting rights and ending white minority rule.
Day of Week 20th » Savings and loan crisis: The United States Senate Ethics Committee issues a stern censure of California senator Alan Cranston for his "dealings" with savings-and-loan executive Charles Keating.
Day of Week 23rd » Rachel Whiteread wins both the £20,000 Turner Prize award for best British modern artist and the £40,000 K Foundation art award for the worst artist of the year.
Day of Week 30th » American National Football League awards 30th franchise to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
30th » President of the United States or U.S. President Bill Clinton signs the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (the Brady Bill) into law.