Dates that commemorate the loss of famous figures are among the main highlights of the week between November 23rd and 29th, 2025. On the 28th, the death of Gaucho writer Érico Veríssimo completes no less than 50 years. Author of works that became classics, such as “O Tempo e o Vento” and “Incident em Antares”, his story was told by the History Today (from the National Radio Agency) in 2017 and received a posthumous tribute in the special Eric’s Continentdisplayed on TV Brasil in 2009.
On the 25th, the death of another notable figure turns 5 years old. It was on November 25, 2020 that the world said goodbye to Diego Armando Maradona. Considered one of the greatest football players in history (for some, the greatest player in history), he left his name marked by plays and controversies. THE TV Brasil has already told some episodes of its history, such as historic goal against England in the 1986 World Cup and the winning the World Cup that year.
One day earlier, in November 24, 2020, Brazil lost another personality linked to sport: journalist and presenter Fernando Vanucci. With his unmistakable voice and catchphrases, such as the classic “Hello, you!”, Vanucci was a reference in sports coverage and television journalism and was honored at the time by the Radio Society.
Reflection dates
The week also brings deep reflections on social causes. November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The date was established by the United Nations (UN) to reinforce the fight against a structural problem that affects millions of women around the world. The date has already been highlighted in Long live Mary (Amazon National Radio) and Reporter Brazil (TV Brasil):
Four days later, November 29th is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Created by the UN in 1947, The date marks the resolution that dealt with the partition of Palestine and paved the way for the creation of the State of Israel. More than seven decades later, the issue remains current due to the conflicts in the Gaza Strip. Last year, the Reporter Brazil made content about the date.
Health
There are also three dates linked to health this week. November 23rd is National Day to Combat Childhood Cancer, aimed at raising awareness about early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, which can save lives and bring hope to thousands of families. The date has already been highlighted in Brazil Agency and programs like Rio Magazine (National Radio) and Reporter Brazil (TV Brasil):
On the 25th, National Blood Donor Day is celebrated, a date to value solidarity, essential for maintaining blood center stocks and ensuring care for those in need. THE National Radio Agency and the Reporter Brazil have already talked about the date:
To close the week, we have National Breast Cancer Day, on November 27th. The date, which reinforces the importance of early detection of this disease, which is still one of the main causes of death among women in Brazil, has already been the subject of debate in the Brazil Magazine and in Brazil in Day.
*Check the complete list of ephemeris for November 2025
November 2025
11/23
Beginning of the Communist Intentona in Brazil (90 years)
National Day to Combat Childhood Cancer
11/24
Death of radio host, journalist and presenter from Minas Gerais Fernando Vanucci (5 years old)
11/25
Birth of Portuguese writer Eça de Queiroz (180 years old)
Death of coach and former Argentine footballer Diego Maradona (5 years old)
Birth of Chilean general and dictator Augusto Pinochet (110 years old)
Albert Einstein concludes his Theory of General Relativity, presenting the essay “Electrodynamic Motion of Bodies” to the Prussian Academy of Sciences (110 years)
National Blood Donor Day
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – international celebration, ratified by the UN in its Resolution A/RES 54/134, of December 17, 1999
National Day of Baiana de Acarajé – celebration created by Law No. 12,206, of January 19, 2010, which made national a celebration initially only for the capital of the state of Bahia
11/26
Creation of the Ministry of Labor, Industry and Commerce (95 years)
11/27
Birth of São Paulo writer Raduan Nassar (90 years old) – received the Camões Prize in 2016
Birth of Chinese-American martial artist, actor and filmmaker Lee Jun-fan, known as Bruce Lee (85 years old)
National Day to Fight Breast Cancer
Day of Occupational Safety Professionals
11/28
Death of Gaucho writer Érico Veríssimo (50 years old)
11/29
Death of Gaucho writer Érico Veríssimo (50 years old)
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People – international celebration established by the UN. Its purpose is to mark the date of approval of resolution No. 181, of November 29, 1947, at the 2nd session of the UN General Assembly, which then dealt with the partition of Palestine, and which made possible the creation of the State of Israel
*The dates are selected by the team of researchers from the Efemérides Project, from the Collection Management of Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC), which brings themes related to culture, history, science and personalities, always highlighting national and regional milestones. The Collection Management also responds to research requests from the external public. Just send an email to [email protected].
