November 21 Holidays

World Television Day was established by the UN General Assembly to mark November 21, 1996, when the first World Television Forum was held — recognizing television as a major tool for informing, channeling, and affecting public opinion on key issues including peace and security. World Fisheries Day was established by the World Forum of Fish Harvesters and Fish Workers to raise awareness for the sustainable management of fisheries — fish provide at least 20 percent of the protein for more than 3.3 billion people. World Hello Day was created in 1973 by Brian and Michael McCormack at Appalachian State University — participants say hello to 10 strangers on November 21 to demonstrate that communication is more effective than force in resolving conflict. National Stuffing Day celebrates the bread-based stuffing that American Thanksgiving tables have been arguing about since at least the 1800s — with regional variations ranging from cornbread stuffing in the South to oyster stuffing in New England.