Saturday, November 22, 2025

Go For a Ride Day


Go for a Ride Day is an annual celebration on November 22 that encourages people to get out and travel in any mode of transport they choose. It's a day to enjoy movement, whether that's by car, bike, boat, skateboard, or any other method, and to break away from sedentary routines. The day also honours the history of transportation, which has seen significant developments on this date since as early as 1904.

1859, Big Ben chimes for the first time

  On May 31, 1859, Big Ben rang over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, for the first time. In October 1834, a fire destroye...