November 23rd (1981) was a Monday. It's the 326th day of the year (327th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 39 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 23rd November, 1981
» Iran-Contra Affair: Ronald Reagan signs the top secret National Security Decision Directive 17 (NSDD-17), giving the Central Intelligence Agency the authority to recruit and support Contras known as Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
November 23rd Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Alexander Nevsky (Repose, Russian Orthodox Church)
» Columbanus
» Felicitas of Rome
» Pope Clement I (Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, and the Lutheran Church)
» Miguel Agustin Pro (Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran Church)
» November 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Earliest day on which Black Friday (shopping) named Black Friday can fall, while November 29 is the latest; observed on the day after Thanksgiving. (United States), and its related observances.
» Labour Thanksgiving Day (Japanese calendar National holidays or Japan)
» Public holidays in Slovenia e.g Rudolf Maister Day (Slovenia)