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| 05 November (All) | |
| 1737 | During the Ottoman Empire, the Surre-i Hümâyûn procession and the pilgrimage caravan departed for the Hejaz by land via Üsküdar Square in Istanbul, beginning their journey from Topkapı Palace (12 Rajab 1150 AH) |
| 1930 | The Third Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), was held in Los Angeles, California, United States. |
| 1983 | The International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators (ISTTE) was established. |
| 1995 | The 17th Intercontinental Eurasia Marathon was held in Istanbul, Türkiye. |
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