π Mexico's Day of the Dead
Where: Mexico City, Mexico
Nearby on the globe: Templo Mayor β π Open the 3D globe
π On This Day: November 2
November 2: Mexico's Day of the Dead. On November 1 and 2, people in Mexico celebrate the Day of the Dead to remember family members who have died. Instead of being sad, they decorate altars with orange marigolds, sugar skulls and photos, and share happy memories. It is on UNESCO's list of the world's intangible cultural heritage.
β¨ More events on this day
- 1815 π¬ Mathematician George Boole was born in England. His logic of true and false, now called Boolean logic, is at the heart of every computer today.
- 1936 π‘ The BBC Television Service began in London. It was the world's first regular high-definition TV service, and the channel, later called BBC One, still runs today.
- 2000 π The Expedition 1 crew arrived at the International Space Station for the first long stay. Since that day, humans have been living in space without a break.
π§ Question of the day
Which orange flower decorates Day of the Dead altars?
- Marigold
- Sunflower
- Tulip
Show the answer
Answer: Marigold
Questions
What happened on November 2?
November 2: Mexico's Day of the Dead. It happened in Mexico City, Mexico.
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