On This Day - November 5
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in history that happened on this day, starting with...
1733: John Peter Zenger Published the New York Weekly Journal
Printer and journalist John Peter Zenger released the first issue of his groundbreaking paper in colonial New York. When his criticism of the governor landed him in jail, a jury’s later acquittal marked a defining early victory for press freedom in the American colonies.
1872: Susan B. Anthony Cast Her Ballot
Forty-eight years before US women won the right to vote, activist Susan B. Anthony boldly attempted to cast her ballot in the presidential election. Arrested two weeks later and convicted the following year, her act of defiance became a milestone in the fight for women’s suffrage.
1912: Woodrow Wilson Was Elected 28th US President
Democrat Woodrow Wilson triumphed over former President Theodore Roosevelt and incumbent William Howard Taft in a rare three-way race, ushering in a new Progressive Era in American politics.
1940: Franklin D. Roosevelt Won a Third Term
Defying tradition, Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected to an unprecedented third term as US president, guiding the nation through the Great Depression and on the brink of World War II.
1956: The Nat King Cole Show Debuted on NBC
Nat King Cole broke barriers as the first African American to host a national television variety program, showcasing his signature warmth and remarkable musical talent.
1968: Richard Nixon Was Elected US President
After a narrow and hard-fought race, Richard Nixon returned to political prominence, promising to restore order and end the turmoil of the Vietnam War era.
1994: George Foreman Became the Oldest Heavyweight Champion
At age 45, George Foreman stunned the boxing world by reclaiming the heavyweight title, knocking out Michael Moorer and proving that age was no match for determination.
1996: Bill Clinton Was Re-elected US President
President Bill Clinton secured a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger Bob Dole and continuing his campaign theme of prosperity and progress for the nation.
2024: Donald Trump Was Elected to a Second Nonconsecutive Term
In a historic political comeback, Donald Trump became the second US president ever to win nonconsecutive terms, returning to the White House after four years out of office.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
