November 1

In the Real World

 * 1975: Lise Myhre, the Norwegian cartoonist who referenced Tolkien's works in her cartoon Nemi is born.

TA 2941

 * Approximate date of Bilbo's afternoon return to Smaug's chamber.
 * Approximate date that Smaug leaves his chamber and smashes the door, trapping Thorin and Company in the Lonely Mountain (Erebor).
 * Approximate date of Smaug's attack on Lake-town and subsequent death.