Thanksgiving Day 2024 History Timeline. The history of thanksgiving goes back to the early english settlers who arrived in america on the mayflower in 1620. Holiday in 1863, and in 1942 the federal government designated the fourth thursday in november as thanksgiving.
Learn about the history of thanksgiving, facts about the mayflower and the pilgrims, and more. On this page, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about thanksgiving day in 2023, 2024 or 2025, including the exact date in the usa and canada, as well as the history and meaning of this holiday.
