On this day in 1924, Macy’s hosted it’s first Thanksgiving Day Parade. Originally called the Macy’s “Christmas Parade,” it was all about showcasing their huge new store and getting everyone excited for holiday shopping.

In 1895, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel signed his will and testament establishing the Nobel Prizes, bequeathing most of his fortune for annual prizes honoring outstanding achievements in peace, physics, chemistry, literature, and physiology or medicine. (The prize in economic sciences was added in the 1960s).

It’s November 27th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1970, George Harrison released All Things Must Pass. The triple album included a number of songs that were leftover from Beatles sessions. It would go on to be certified six-times Platinum by the RIAA, making it the best-selling album by a solo Beatle.

1926: Navy was awarded the national championship despite its game against Army ending in a 21-21 tie before 110,000 fans at Soldier Field, which was dedicated that day. Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne missed his own team’s game to attend. 1928: Marjorie Stewart Joyner received a U.S. patent for a permanent waving machine.

Smile and say cheese because it’s November 26, 1948. The first Polaroid camera goes on sale for $89. That’s $1,196 in today’s money. The model we’re most familiar with hit the market in the early 80s with a price under $100.