A gift made for their exact birthday

The Birthday Book: November 29th

November 29th is more than a square on the calendar. This substantial hardback gathers a world of stories connected to that precise date into one thoughtful birthday gift.

Completely date-specific - not the same book with a different cover
Date-specific stories to read, share and return to
Hardback format designed to feel like a proper keepsake

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Inside the November 29th edition

The story of one date, seen from every angle

This edition is researched and written specifically for November 29th. Its contents follow the people, moments and cultural memories linked to the date, creating a book that feels personal without needing names or photographs added.

History and defining moments

Stories and turning points associated with November 29th, placed together in an enjoyable journey through time.

Music, film, television and sport

Culture and entertainment connected to the day, giving readers plenty to recognise, remember and discuss.

Notable people who share the birthday

Remarkable lives linked by the same November birthday and the stories that made them memorable.

A lasting birthday keepsake

A beautifully presented hardback that works especially well for milestone birthdays and for someone who is difficult to buy for.

On this date

Five fascinating facts about November 29th

A small taste of the people, discoveries and defining moments connected to this exact day across history.

1810
Napoleonic Wars: British troops rendezvoused at Grand Baie to launch an invasion of Isle de France, now known as Mauritius.
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1924
The Bronx County Bird Club was formed and would go on to lead the Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count in the eastern US for three years in a row.
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1963
Five minutes after taking off from Montréal–Dorval, Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831 crashed in bad weather, killing all 118 people on board.
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1972
Atari announced the release of Pong, one of the first video games to achieve widespread popularity in both the arcade and home-console markets.
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2012
In resolution 67/19, the United Nations General Assembly voted to accord the status of a non-member observer state to Palestine.
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Historical selections adapted from Wikipedia's Selected Anniversaries pages under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

Questions about this edition

November 29th Birthday Book FAQs

Is the entire book about November 29th?

Yes. The contents are created around this date; it is not simply a standard interior with a different date printed on the cover.

Is it suitable for a milestone birthday?

Yes. Its hardback format and wide range of stories make it an especially thoughtful present for milestone birthdays.

Where is the book purchased?

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