TodayOn this dayNovember 29
On this day
Good news on November 29.
Positive things that happened on November 29, with 2 verified milestones. Each milestone links to the source it was checked against.
Verified milestones
Scientific firsts, civil-rights wins, conservation, medicine, kindness, and other good news. Checked against the linked source.
1799
Amos Bronson Alcott, educator and father of the girls who inspired Little Women, was born in Wolcott, Connecticut, on November 29, 1799.
For a read-aloud. Amos Bronson Alcott was born, and his daughters later inspired the book Little Women.
1932
French politician Jacques Chirac was born on November 29, 1932. He later served as mayor of Paris, as prime minister, and as president of France.
For a read-aloud. Jacques Chirac was born, and he later served as president of France.
For the classroom
Two questions a teacher can use as a warm-up. This page is for an adult to read with a class.
- What would you teach if you could open a school for curious kids?
- How can a parent who loves books shape a family?
From the archive
Stories published on November 29 will show up here. The archive is still young.
No archive story for this date yet.
When a story is published on November 29, it will be listed here with the milestones above.