Other Notable Events for November 5

History & Quotes / November 05, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1605, Guy Fawkes and fellow conspirators attempted to blow up the English Parliament and failed. They were captured, tried and beheaded.

In 1854, combined British-French ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for November 5

History & Quotes / November 05, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Actor/musician Roy Rogers in 1911
- actor Vivien Leigh in 1913
- musician Ike Turner in 1931
- actor Elke Sommer in 1940 (age 84)
- musician Art ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 05, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 5, the 310th day of 2024 with 56 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and ...Read More

This Day in History, November 5

History & Quotes / November 05, 2024

On November 5th, 1872, Susan B. Anthony voted for the first time -- she was later fined $100.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 04, 2024

A thought for the day: I think being a liberal, in the true sense, is being non-doctrinaire, non-dogmatic, non-committed to a cause, but examining each case on its merits. Being left of center is another thing; it's a ...Read More

Other Notable Events for November 4

History & Quotes / November 04, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1879, James and John Ritty of Dayton, Ohio, patented the first cash register, known as Ritty's Incorruptible Cashier.

In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter ...Read More