November 7: Holidays, Historical Events, Famous Birthdays & Zodiac Sign
November 7 is a day of dramatic firsts—from the 1917 Russian Revolution to the first woman elected to U.S. Congress—plus Book Lovers Day and International Merlot Day for quieter celebrations.
About November 7
November 7 packs an astonishing range of historical weight. In 1917, Bolshevik forces stormed the Winter Palace in Petrograd, launching the October Revolution that would reshape global politics for the next century. Exactly one year later, the chaos of World War I ended for the Allies when an armistice with Germany took effect—but that date shifted when the formal treaty was signed days later, leaving November 7 as a footnote to the armistice story.
The day also marks democratic milestones. In 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to the United States Congress, winning a Montana House seat before women nationwide could even vote. On the lighter side, modern celebrations give November 7 a warmer glow: Book Lovers Day invites readers to lose themselves in pages, while International Merlot Day and National Wine Tasting Day offer a perfect glass to pair with Bison Day or bittersweet chocolate with almonds.
Fun & National Days on November 7
- Book Lovers Day — Curl up with a paperback you've been meaning to start—today is the perfect excuse to disappear into a story.
- Hug a Bear Day — Wrap your arms around a teddy bear or, if you're feeling brave and near wilderness, maybe just admire one from afar.
- International Merlot Day — Pour a glass of smooth, plummy merlot and toast this underappreciated red wine's soft tannins.
- Learn to Homebrew Day — Grab some hops, malt, and yeast—your kitchen counter could produce next month's favorite beer.
- Little League Girls Day — Celebrate the girls who take the diamond and the young athletes who paved the way for them.
- National Bison Day — Honor North America's largest land mammal, a shaggy icon of the plains that once roamed in the millions.
- National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day — Combine dark cocoa's bite with roasted crunch for a grown-up treat worth savoring slowly.
- National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day — Learn the signs of lymphoma in dogs and support research helping our four-legged companions live longer.
- National Retinol Day — Appreciate the skincare vitamin A derivative that dermatologists swear by for smoother, brighter skin.
- National Wine Tasting Day — Swirl, sniff, and sip your way through a few varietals—discover a new favorite by comparing notes.