Christopher Columbus learns how to grow and harvest maize (corn) from Cuba's Indigenous population
Christopher Columbus learns how to grow and harvest maize (corn) from Cuba's Indigenous population
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A complete timeline of historical events, famous births, notable deaths, and holidays that occurred on November 5 throughout history.
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Historical Events on November 5
Second Battle of Panipat: Hindu Emperor of North India Hem Chandra Vikramaditya is defeated by forces of Mughal Emperor
Second Battle of Panipat: Hindu Emperor of North India Hem Chandra Vikramaditya is defeated by forces of Mughal Emperor Akbar, who captures and later beheads Hem Chandra
Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament in the Gunpowder Plot. The p
Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament in the Gunpowder Plot. The plot is discovered, and Guy Fawkes is caught, tortured, and later executed along with seven others. Celebrated ever since as Guy Fawkes Day, his effigy is traditionally burned on a
Adolf Hitler informs his military leaders in a secret meeting of his intention to go to war
Adolf Hitler informs his military leaders in a secret meeting of his intention to go to war
Britain and France land airborne forces at Port Said in Egypt, escalating the Suez Crisis
The Suez Crisis, also known as the second Arab–Israeli war, the Tripartite Aggression in the Arab world and the Sinai War in Israel, was a British–French–Israeli invasion of Egypt in 1956.
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khomeini describes the United States as "The Great Satan" amid accusations of imperiali
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khomeini describes the United States as "The Great Satan" amid accusations of imperialism and the sponsoring of corruption
"The Nat King Cole Show" debuts on NBC, the first variety program to be hosted by an African-American
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer, jazz pianist, and actor.
The rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopens after being destroyed in World War II with Ludwig van Beethoven's "Fidelio"
The Vienna State Opera is a historic opera house and opera company based in Vienna, Austria. The 1,709-seat Renaissance Revival venue was the first major building on the Vienna Ring Road.
American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer defeats Russian Boris Spassky in an unofficial match in Belgrade dubbed the "Re
American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer defeats Russian Boris Spassky in an unofficial match in Belgrade dubbed the "Revenge Match of the 20th Century"
British tenor Webster Booth (36) weds second wife, his duet singing partner Anne Ziegler (28), until his death in 1984
British tenor Webster Booth (36) weds second wife, his duet singing partner Anne Ziegler (28), until his death in 1984
American "A Farewell to Arms" novelist Ernest Hemingway (41) weds for a third time, to American novelist and war corresp
American "A Farewell to Arms" novelist Ernest Hemingway (41) weds for a third time, to American novelist and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn (31); divorce in 1945
Writer and veterinary surgeon James Herriot (25) weds Joan Catherine Danbury
Writer and veterinary surgeon James Herriot (25) weds Joan Catherine Danbury
Wu MeKuan, a collection of 48 Zen koans, is compiled in China
Wu MeKuan, a collection of 48 Zen koans, is compiled in China
Council of Constance (16th ecumenical council) opens
The Council of Constance (Latin: Concilium Constantiense; German: Konzil von Konstanz) was an ecumenical council of the Catholic Church that was held from 1414 to 1418 in the Bishopric of Constance...
Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier (Brittany). Breton-French-Latin dictionary written in 1464 by Jehan Lagadeuc w
Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier (Brittany). Breton-French-Latin dictionary written in 1464 by Jehan Lagadeuc was first Breton and French dictionary
St Felix Flood ravages Dutch coast and destroys the city of Reimerswaal in the Netherlands
St Felix Flood ravages Dutch coast and destroys the city of Reimerswaal in the Netherlands
Spain and England sign The Treaty of Madrid, the peace treaty ending the Anglo-Spanish War (1625–1630)
Spain and England sign The Treaty of Madrid, the peace treaty ending the Anglo-Spanish War (1625–1630)
First post office in the colonies is set up in Massachusetts
Massachusetts ( MASS-ə-CHOO-sits, -zits; Massachusett: Muhsachuweesut [məhswatʃəwiːsət]), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern...
Sweden loses Greifswald to Brandenburg forces during Scanian War
The Franco-Dutch War, 1672 to 1678, was primarily fought by France and the Dutch Republic, with both sides backed at different times by a variety of allies.
Spain and Austria sign a secret treaty
The Peace of Vienna, also known as the First Treaty of Vienna, was a series of four treaties signed between 30 April 1725 and 5 November 1725 involving the Habsburg Monarchy, the Holy Roman Empire...
Coordinated scientific observations of the transit of Mercury were organized by Joseph-Nicolas Delisle
A transit of Mercury across the Sun takes place when the planet Mercury passes directly between the Sun and a superior planet.
Battle at Rossbach (7 year war/French & Indian War)
The Seven Years' War, 1756 to 1763, was a global war fought by numerous great powers, primarily in Europe, with significant subsidiary campaigns in North America and the Indian subcontinent.
French-American force under Colonel LaBalme is defeated by Miami Chief Little Turtle
Little Turtle (Miami-Illinois: Mihšihkinaahkwa) (c.1747 — July 14, 1812) was a Sagamore (chief) of the Miami people, who became one of the most famous Native American military leaders.
John Hanson elected first "President of US in Congress assembled"
John Hanson elected first "President of US in Congress assembled"
Fleeing slaves under Bonni attack military post on Suriname
Fleeing slaves under Bonni attack military post on Suriname
El Salvador's 1st battle against Spain for independence
The Mexican War of Independence (Spanish: Guerra de Independencia de México, 16 September 1810 – 27 September 1821) was an armed conflict and political process resulting in Mexico's independence from...
Honduras declares independence of Central American Federation
The Federal Republic of Central America (Spanish: República Federal de Centro América), initially known as the United Provinces of Central America (Provincias Unidas del Centro de América), was a...
Crimean War: British & French defeat Russian force of 50,000 at Inkerman
Crimean War: British & French defeat Russian force of 50,000 at Inkerman
Henry Morton Stanley's expedition leaves Nyangwe
Henry Morton Stanley's expedition leaves Nyangwe
1,600 police and volunteers attack Māori settlement at Parihaka in western Taranaki which had become the symbol of prote
1,600 police and volunteers attack Māori settlement at Parihaka in western Taranaki which had become the symbol of protest against the confiscation of Māori land, New Zealand
Battle at El Obeid Sudan: Mahdi's army destroys Egyptian army
The Battle of Shaykan was fought between Egyptian forces under the command of Hicks Pasha and the forces of Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi, in the woods of Shaykan near Kashgil near the...
Ottawa College (ORFU) defeats Montreal Football Club (QRFU) 10-5 to win the Dominion championship
Ottawa College (ORFU) defeats Montreal Football Club (QRFU) 10-5 to win the Dominion championship
Louisa Woosley is the first woman ordained as a minister in any Presbyterian denomination in the US (Cumberland Presbyte
Louisa Woosley is the first woman ordained as a minister in any Presbyterian denomination in the US (Cumberland Presbyterian Church)
Frederick Lugards expedition reaches Nikki
Frederick Lugards expedition reaches Nikki
Richard Strauss' tone poem "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks" premieres
Richard Georg Strauss was a German composer and conductor known for his tone poems and operas.
Edward, Prince of Wales, says "We are all Socialists nowadays"
Edward, Prince of Wales, says "We are all Socialists nowadays"
Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Fuhrmann Henschel" premieres in Berlin
Drayman Henschel (German: Fuhrmann Henschel), also known as Carter Henschel, is an 1898 five-act naturalistic play by the German playwright Gerhart Hauptmann.
Debut concert of the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Emil Młynarski; program features Zygmunt Stojowski's Sy
Debut concert of the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Emil Młynarski; program features Zygmunt Stojowski's Symphony in D minor (Op. 21)
Calbraith Rodgers arrives in Pasadena, completing the first transcontinental airplane flight in 49 days after leaving Sh
Calbraith Rodgers arrives in Pasadena, completing the first transcontinental airplane flight in 49 days after leaving Sheepshead Bay, New York, on September 17
Arizona, Kansas & Wisconsin vote for female suffrage
Women's suffrage, or the right of women to vote, was established in the United States over the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, first in various states and localities, then...
Ludwig III crowned king of Bavaria
Ludwig III (Ludwig Luitpold Josef Maria Aloys Alfred; 7 January 1845 – 18 October 1921) was the last King of Bavaria, reigning from 1913 to 1918.
Britain declares war on Turkey and annexes Cyprus, occupied since 1878; the immediate reason is to keep it from being ta
Britain declares war on Turkey and annexes Cyprus, occupied since 1878; the immediate reason is to keep it from being taken by Turkey
Gen Pershing & US troops see action on Western Front for 1st time
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing, nicknamed "Black Jack", was an American army general, educator, and founder of the Pershing Rifles.
Ir à Steringa Idzerda begins hosting "soirée-musical" on Dutch radio
Ir à Steringa Idzerda begins hosting "soirée-musical" on Dutch radio
Soviet Russia signs a treaty with Mongolia, temporarily supporting the new government against China and Japanese incursi
Soviet Russia signs a treaty with Mongolia, temporarily supporting the new government against China and Japanese incursions
Demonstration for a Dutch University in Ghent
Demonstration for a Dutch University in Ghent
British secret agent Sidney Reilly ('Ace of Spies') is executed in a forest near Moscow by the OGPU, the secret police o
British secret agent Sidney Reilly ('Ace of Spies') is executed in a forest near Moscow by the OGPU, the secret police of the Soviet Union
Benito Mussolini frees 16,000 convicts
Benito Mussolini frees 16,000 convicts
Chicago Bears 30 game unbeaten streak ends to Patriots (10-0)
Chicago Bears 30 game unbeaten streak ends to Patriots (10-0)
Maryland Court of Appeals orders University of Maryland to admit Donald Murray, a Black man as a student
Maryland Court of Appeals orders University of Maryland to admit Donald Murray, a Black man as a student
Ottawa Roughriders score on 5-man, 4-lateral, 65-yard punt return
Ottawa Roughriders score on 5-man, 4-lateral, 65-yard punt return
Dmitri Shostakovich's 6th Symphony premieres in Leningrad
Dmitri Shostakovich's 6th Symphony premieres in Leningrad
Allied convoy of 38 ships encounters German cruiser Admiral Scheer in the north Atlantic, its escort HMS Jervis Bay sacr
Allied convoy of 38 ships encounters German cruiser Admiral Scheer in the north Atlantic, its escort HMS Jervis Bay sacrifices itself with the loss of 190 lives, five other convoy ships sunk
Former baseball player for the Washington Senators, Walter Johnson loses Maryland congressional race (R)
Former baseball player for the Washington Senators, Walter Johnson loses Maryland congressional race (R)
Nazi raid on Greek Jews in Paris
Nazi raid on Greek Jews in Paris
WWII: Vatican in Rome bombed from the air; no one claims responsibility, later investigations point to fascist opeartive
WWII: Vatican in Rome bombed from the air; no one claims responsibility, later investigations point to fascist opeartives attempting to disable the radio transmitter
Allied troops reach Zoutelande, Walcheren
Allied troops reach Zoutelande, Walcheren
Colombia joins the United Nations.
The Charter of the United Nations, also referred to as the UN Charter, is the foundational treaty of the United Nations.
Cleveland Browns' Tommy James intercepts 3 passes, club record
Thomas Laverne James Jr. (September 16, 1923 – February 7, 2007) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back and punter in the National Football League (NFL) and All-America...
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
The Nevada National Security Sites (N2S2 or NNSS), popularized as the Nevada Test Site (NTS) until 2010, is a reservation of the United States Department of Energy located in the southeastern portion...
Montreal Canadien center Jean Béliveau scores 3 goals in 44 seconds on future Hall of Fame goaltender Terry Sawchuk in 4
Montreal Canadien center Jean Béliveau scores 3 goals in 44 seconds on future Hall of Fame goaltender Terry Sawchuk in 4-2 win v Boston Bruins; 2nd fastest NHL hat trick
Date returned to in "Back to the Future" by Marty McFly
Martin Seamus "Marty" McFly is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Back to the Future franchise.
Mrs. Nellie McGrail wins $574,658 on a 2½-cent soccer pool ticket
Mrs. Nellie McGrail wins $574,658 on a 2½-cent soccer pool ticket
KGLD (now KSNG) TV channel 11 in Garden City, KS (NBC) 1st broadcast
KGLD (now KSNG) TV channel 11 in Garden City, KS (NBC) 1st broadcast
AFL announced with 8 teams
AFL announced with 8 teams
India's Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru arrives in NY
India's Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru arrives in NY
US VP Lyndon B. Johnson visits Netherlands
US VP Lyndon B. Johnson visits Netherlands
US launches Mariner 3 toward Mars; no data returned
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is also known as the "Red Planet", for its orange-red appearance.
BYU quarterback Virgil Carter sets new NCAA single-game records with 513 passing yards and 599 yards of total offence in
BYU quarterback Virgil Carter sets new NCAA single-game records with 513 passing yards and 599 yards of total offence in 53-33 win against Texas Western in Provo, Utah
ATS-3 launched by US to take first pictures of full Earth disc
ATS-3 launched by US to take first pictures of full Earth disc
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. re-elected as congressman from New York in general election
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (November 29, 1908 – April 4, 1972) was an American Baptist pastor and politician who represented the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the United States House of...
MLB Detroit Tigers Denny McLain 1st AL pitcher to win MVP, winning unanimously
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division.
Bolivia passes death penalty for political kidnapping
Bolivia passes death penalty for political kidnapping
Vice-President of Sinn Féin Maire Drumm is arrested in the Republic of Ireland
Sinn Féin is an Irish republican and democratic socialist political party active in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The original Sinn Féin organisation was founded in 1905 by...
Arab producers announce 25 percent cut in oil production
In October 1973, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) announced that it was implementing a total oil embargo against countries that had supported Israel at any point during...
Dmitri Shostakovich completes Michelangelo songs
Dmitri Shostakovich completes Michelangelo songs
British government sends troops to Belize
British government sends troops to Belize
New AL franchises in Seattle & Toronto fill up their rosters
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division.
NCAA passing record set at 571 yards (Marc Wilson, Brigham Young)
NCAA passing record set at 571 yards (Marc Wilson, Brigham Young)
Oakland Raider's John Madden becomes 13th coach to win 100 NFL games
Oakland Raider's John Madden becomes 13th coach to win 100 NFL games
Iran government of Bazargan resigns
Mehdi Bazargan was an Iranian scholar, academic, long-time pro-democracy activist and head of Iran's interim government.
Former NFL Miami Dolphins player Mercury Morris is sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking, conspiracy, and
Former NFL Miami Dolphins player Mercury Morris is sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking, conspiracy, and possession of cocaine; reaches plea bargain while conviction was in appeal, serves only 3-1/2 years
Cleveland Cavaliers lose 24th consecutive game (NBA record)
Cleveland Cavaliers lose 24th consecutive game (NBA record)
NY Rangers & Quebec Nordiques both score in 1st 14 secs of 3rd period
NY Rangers & Quebec Nordiques both score in 1st 14 secs of 3rd period
CBS premieres "Stone Pillow", a dramatic made-for-TV movie starring Lucille Ball as a homeless woman
Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American comedian, actress, producer, and studio executive.
An iceberg twice the size of Rhode Island breaks from Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf
An iceberg twice the size of Rhode Island breaks from Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf
"Kokomo" single by The Beach Boys from the film "Cocktail" goes to #1
"Kokomo" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys from the 1988 film Cocktail and album Still Cruisin'.
Browns' Bernie Kosar sets club record of 16 cons pass completions
Bernard Joseph Kosar Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL).
French McLaren driver Alain Prost withdraws early in wet Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide but wins his 3rd Formula 1 Wo
French McLaren driver Alain Prost withdraws early in wet Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide but wins his 3rd Formula 1 World Drivers Championship; wins by 16 points from teammate Ayrton Senna
Reports of increasing Saudi petroleum production and lower world demand
Petroleum, also known as crude oil or simply oil, is a naturally occurring, yellowish-black liquid chemical mixture found in geological formations, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.
Kiichi Miyazawa elected premier of Japan
Kiichi Miyazawa (宮澤 喜一, Miyazawa Kiichi; 8 October 1919 – 28 June 2007) was a Japanese politician who served as prime minister of Japan from 1991 to 1993. Born in Tokyo, Miyazawa graduated from Tokyo...
1st NBA game in Alamodome, San Antonio Spurs beat Warriors 91-85
The 1994 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1993-94 season.
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is the unanimous choice as AL Rookie of the Year
Derek Sanderson Jeter ( JEE-tər; born June 26, 1974), nicknamed "the Captain", is an American former professional baseball player, businessman, and baseball executive.
Davey Johnson is named AL Manager of Year two hours after resigning from the Baltimore Orioles
Davey Johnson is named AL Manager of Year two hours after resigning from the Baltimore Orioles
French court orders producer Jacques Charrier, ex-husband of Brigitte Bardot, to pay the former screen star $8,300 in da
French court orders producer Jacques Charrier, ex-husband of Brigitte Bardot, to pay the former screen star $8,300 in damages
China's first lunar satellite, Chang'e 1 goes into orbit around the Moon.
Chang'e 1 (simplified Chinese: 嫦娥一号; traditional Chinese: 嫦娥一號; pinyin: Cháng'é yī hào) was an uncrewed Chinese lunar-orbiting spacecraft, part of the first phase of the Chinese Lunar Exploration...
US Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan (US Army Medical Corps) killed 13 and wounded 43 at Fort Hood, Texas in the largest mass
US Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan (US Army Medical Corps) killed 13 and wounded 43 at Fort Hood, Texas in the largest mass shooting ever at a US military installation.
50 Syrian military personnel are killed by a suicide car bomb in Hama
A car bomb, bus bomb, van bomb, lorry bomb, or truck bomb, also known as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), is an improvised explosive device designed to be detonated in an...
4 people are killed after a 4-story building under construction collapses in Lagos, Nigeria
4 people are killed after a 4-story building under construction collapses in Lagos, Nigeria
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key rules out sending troops to fight against Islamic State, but claims there are 40 New
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key rules out sending troops to fight against Islamic State, but claims there are 40 New Zealanders on 'terror watchlist'
Collins Dictionary name "binge-watch" the word of the year, followed by "transgender"
Collins Dictionary name "binge-watch" the word of the year, followed by "transgender"
Bodies of 26 migrant teenage girls recovered from the Mediterranean, another 400 migrants rescued
Bodies of 26 migrant teenage girls recovered from the Mediterranean, another 400 migrants rescued
French-American rock climber Brooke Raboutou wins 3 medals (2 silver, 1 bronze) at the Pan American Youth Championship i
French-American rock climber Brooke Raboutou wins 3 medals (2 silver, 1 bronze) at the Pan American Youth Championship in Montreal, Canada
New York City Marathon: Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya wins men's race in 2:10:53, 3 seconds ahead of Wilson Kipsang; Shalan
New York City Marathon: Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya wins men's race in 2:10:53, 3 seconds ahead of Wilson Kipsang; Shalane Flanagan (2:26:53) first American to win women's race since 1977
US President Donald Trump begins a 12-day trip to Asia in Toyko, Japan
US President Donald Trump begins a 12-day trip to Asia in Toyko, Japan
"Big Brother" reality show has its last episode in the UK on Channel 5, having run since 2000; series revived in 2023
Big Brother is the British version of the international reality television franchise Big Brother created by producer John de Mol Jr. in 1997.
Spice Girls announce a new tour, without "Posh Spice" Victoria Beckham
The Spice Girls are a British girl group formed in 1994, consisting of Mel B ("Scary Spice"), Melanie C ("Sporty Spice"), Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Geri Halliwell ("Ginger Spice"), and Victoria...
Actress Emma Watson, interviewed in Vogue magazine, says she is happy to be single, stating, "I call it being self-partn
Actress Emma Watson, interviewed in Vogue magazine, says she is happy to be single, stating, "I call it being self-partnered," launching a worldwide discussion on the term
Eight people crushed to death and 13 hospitalized in a crowd surge during a Travis Scott performance at Astroworld Festi
Eight people crushed to death and 13 hospitalized in a crowd surge during a Travis Scott performance at Astroworld Festival, Houston, Texas [1]
NFL Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers admits in interview he is unvaccinated and taking unapproved treatment after tes
NFL Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers admits in interview he is unvaccinated and taking unapproved treatment after testing positive for COVID-19 and in isolation [1]
Rashid Khan becomes youngest bowler to take 400 T20 wickets during a match against New Zealand in Dubai
Rashid Khan becomes youngest bowler to take 400 T20 wickets during a match against New Zealand in Dubai
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scores 787th career goal, surpassing Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings, f
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scores 787th career goal, surpassing Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings, for all-time NHL record for most goals scored for a single team, in 3-2 loss to Arizona Coyotes
Abigail Spanberger (D) is set to become Virginia's first female governor, defeating Winsome Earle-Sears (R) with 57.2% o
Abigail Spanberger (D) is set to become Virginia's first female governor, defeating Winsome Earle-Sears (R) with 57.2% of the votes [1]
Famous Births on November 5
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Will Durant is born
Will Durant, American historian, philosopher and writer, known for american historian, philosopher and writer, was born on 1885-11-05.
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Kris Jenner is born
Kris Jenner, American media personality, known for american media personality, was born on 1956-11-05. Kristen Mary Jenner is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman.
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Tilda Swinton is born
Tilda Swinton, British actress, known for british actress, was born on 1961-11-05. Katherine Matilda Swinton is a British actress.
birth
Sam Rockwell is born
Sam Rockwell, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1969-11-05. Sam Rockwell is an American actor known for his quirky and charismatic character roles in independent films.
birth
Bryan Adams is born
Bryan Adams, Canadian musician, known for canadian singer-songwriter and musician, was born on 1960-11-05.
birth
Teddy Flack is born
Teddy Flack, Australian athlete, known for australian athlete and tennis player, was born on 1873-11-05.
birth
Eliud Kipchoge is born
Eliud Kipchoge, Kenyan athlete, known for kenyan long-distance runner, was born on 1985-11-05.
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Virat Kohli is born
Virat Kohli, Indian athlete, known for indian cricketer, was born on 1989-11-05. Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and the former all-format captain of the Indian national cricket…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 5, 1492?
- Christopher Columbus learns how to grow and harvest maize (corn) from Cuba's Indigenous population
- What happened on November 5, 1556?
- Second Battle of Panipat: Hindu Emperor of North India Hem Chandra Vikramaditya is defeated by forces of Mughal Emperor Akbar, who captures and later beheads Hem Chandra
- What happened on November 5, 1605?
- Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament in the Gunpowder Plot. The plot is discovered, and Guy Fawkes is caught, tortured, and later executed along with seven others. Celebrated ever since as Guy Fawkes Day, his effigy is traditionally burned on a
- What happened on November 5, 1937?
- Adolf Hitler informs his military leaders in a secret meeting of his intention to go to war
- What happened on November 5, 1956?
- The Suez Crisis, also known as the second Arab–Israeli war, the Tripartite Aggression in the Arab world and the Sinai War in Israel, was a British–French–Israeli invasion of Egypt in 1956.
Complete Timeline — November 5 Through the Ages
Wu MeKuan, a collection of 48 Zen koans, is compiled in China
Wu MeKuan, a collection of 48 Zen koans, is compiled in China
Council of Constance (16th ecumenical council) opens
The Council of Constance (Latin: Concilium Constantiense; German: Konzil von Konstanz) was an ecumenical council of the Catholic Church that was held from 1414 to 1418 in the Bishopric of Constance...
Christopher Columbus learns how to grow and harvest maize (corn) from Cuba's Indigenous population
Christopher Columbus learns how to grow and harvest maize (corn) from Cuba's Indigenous population
Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier (Brittany). Breton-French-Latin dictionary written in 1464 by Jehan Lagadeuc w
Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier (Brittany). Breton-French-Latin dictionary written in 1464 by Jehan Lagadeuc was first Breton and French dictionary
St Felix Flood ravages Dutch coast and destroys the city of Reimerswaal in the Netherlands
St Felix Flood ravages Dutch coast and destroys the city of Reimerswaal in the Netherlands
Second Battle of Panipat: Hindu Emperor of North India Hem Chandra Vikramaditya is defeated by forces of Mughal Emperor
Second Battle of Panipat: Hindu Emperor of North India Hem Chandra Vikramaditya is defeated by forces of Mughal Emperor Akbar, who captures and later beheads Hem Chandra
Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament in the Gunpowder Plot. The p
Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament in the Gunpowder Plot. The plot is discovered, and Guy Fawkes is caught, tortured, and later executed along with seven others. Celebrated ever since as Guy Fawkes Day, his effigy is traditionally burned on a
Spain and England sign The Treaty of Madrid, the peace treaty ending the Anglo-Spanish War (1625–1630)
Spain and England sign The Treaty of Madrid, the peace treaty ending the Anglo-Spanish War (1625–1630)
First post office in the colonies is set up in Massachusetts
Massachusetts ( MASS-ə-CHOO-sits, -zits; Massachusett: Muhsachuweesut [məhswatʃəwiːsət]), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern...
Sweden loses Greifswald to Brandenburg forces during Scanian War
The Franco-Dutch War, 1672 to 1678, was primarily fought by France and the Dutch Republic, with both sides backed at different times by a variety of allies.
Spain and Austria sign a secret treaty
The Peace of Vienna, also known as the First Treaty of Vienna, was a series of four treaties signed between 30 April 1725 and 5 November 1725 involving the Habsburg Monarchy, the Holy Roman Empire...
Coordinated scientific observations of the transit of Mercury were organized by Joseph-Nicolas Delisle
A transit of Mercury across the Sun takes place when the planet Mercury passes directly between the Sun and a superior planet.
Battle at Rossbach (7 year war/French & Indian War)
The Seven Years' War, 1756 to 1763, was a global war fought by numerous great powers, primarily in Europe, with significant subsidiary campaigns in North America and the Indian subcontinent.
French-American force under Colonel LaBalme is defeated by Miami Chief Little Turtle
Little Turtle (Miami-Illinois: Mihšihkinaahkwa) (c.1747 — July 14, 1812) was a Sagamore (chief) of the Miami people, who became one of the most famous Native American military leaders.
John Hanson elected first "President of US in Congress assembled"
John Hanson elected first "President of US in Congress assembled"
Fleeing slaves under Bonni attack military post on Suriname
Fleeing slaves under Bonni attack military post on Suriname
El Salvador's 1st battle against Spain for independence
The Mexican War of Independence (Spanish: Guerra de Independencia de México, 16 September 1810 – 27 September 1821) was an armed conflict and political process resulting in Mexico's independence from...
Honduras declares independence of Central American Federation
The Federal Republic of Central America (Spanish: República Federal de Centro América), initially known as the United Provinces of Central America (Provincias Unidas del Centro de América), was a...
Crimean War: British & French defeat Russian force of 50,000 at Inkerman
Crimean War: British & French defeat Russian force of 50,000 at Inkerman
Teddy Flack is born
Teddy Flack, Australian athlete, known for australian athlete and tennis player, was born on 1873-11-05.
Henry Morton Stanley's expedition leaves Nyangwe
Henry Morton Stanley's expedition leaves Nyangwe
1,600 police and volunteers attack Māori settlement at Parihaka in western Taranaki which had become the symbol of prote
1,600 police and volunteers attack Māori settlement at Parihaka in western Taranaki which had become the symbol of protest against the confiscation of Māori land, New Zealand
Battle at El Obeid Sudan: Mahdi's army destroys Egyptian army
The Battle of Shaykan was fought between Egyptian forces under the command of Hicks Pasha and the forces of Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi, in the woods of Shaykan near Kashgil near the...
Will Durant is born
Will Durant, American historian, philosopher and writer, known for american historian, philosopher and writer, was born on 1885-11-05.
Ottawa College (ORFU) defeats Montreal Football Club (QRFU) 10-5 to win the Dominion championship
Ottawa College (ORFU) defeats Montreal Football Club (QRFU) 10-5 to win the Dominion championship
Louisa Woosley is the first woman ordained as a minister in any Presbyterian denomination in the US (Cumberland Presbyte
Louisa Woosley is the first woman ordained as a minister in any Presbyterian denomination in the US (Cumberland Presbyterian Church)
Frederick Lugards expedition reaches Nikki
Frederick Lugards expedition reaches Nikki
Richard Strauss' tone poem "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks" premieres
Richard Georg Strauss was a German composer and conductor known for his tone poems and operas.
Edward, Prince of Wales, says "We are all Socialists nowadays"
Edward, Prince of Wales, says "We are all Socialists nowadays"
Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Fuhrmann Henschel" premieres in Berlin
Drayman Henschel (German: Fuhrmann Henschel), also known as Carter Henschel, is an 1898 five-act naturalistic play by the German playwright Gerhart Hauptmann.
Debut concert of the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Emil Młynarski; program features Zygmunt Stojowski's Sy
Debut concert of the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Emil Młynarski; program features Zygmunt Stojowski's Symphony in D minor (Op. 21)
Calbraith Rodgers arrives in Pasadena, completing the first transcontinental airplane flight in 49 days after leaving Sh
Calbraith Rodgers arrives in Pasadena, completing the first transcontinental airplane flight in 49 days after leaving Sheepshead Bay, New York, on September 17
Arizona, Kansas & Wisconsin vote for female suffrage
Women's suffrage, or the right of women to vote, was established in the United States over the course of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, first in various states and localities, then...
Ludwig III crowned king of Bavaria
Ludwig III (Ludwig Luitpold Josef Maria Aloys Alfred; 7 January 1845 – 18 October 1921) was the last King of Bavaria, reigning from 1913 to 1918.
Britain declares war on Turkey and annexes Cyprus, occupied since 1878; the immediate reason is to keep it from being ta
Britain declares war on Turkey and annexes Cyprus, occupied since 1878; the immediate reason is to keep it from being taken by Turkey
Gen Pershing & US troops see action on Western Front for 1st time
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing, nicknamed "Black Jack", was an American army general, educator, and founder of the Pershing Rifles.
Ir à Steringa Idzerda begins hosting "soirée-musical" on Dutch radio
Ir à Steringa Idzerda begins hosting "soirée-musical" on Dutch radio
Soviet Russia signs a treaty with Mongolia, temporarily supporting the new government against China and Japanese incursi
Soviet Russia signs a treaty with Mongolia, temporarily supporting the new government against China and Japanese incursions
Demonstration for a Dutch University in Ghent
Demonstration for a Dutch University in Ghent
British secret agent Sidney Reilly ('Ace of Spies') is executed in a forest near Moscow by the OGPU, the secret police o
British secret agent Sidney Reilly ('Ace of Spies') is executed in a forest near Moscow by the OGPU, the secret police of the Soviet Union
Benito Mussolini frees 16,000 convicts
Benito Mussolini frees 16,000 convicts
Chicago Bears 30 game unbeaten streak ends to Patriots (10-0)
Chicago Bears 30 game unbeaten streak ends to Patriots (10-0)
Maryland Court of Appeals orders University of Maryland to admit Donald Murray, a Black man as a student
Maryland Court of Appeals orders University of Maryland to admit Donald Murray, a Black man as a student
Adolf Hitler informs his military leaders in a secret meeting of his intention to go to war
Adolf Hitler informs his military leaders in a secret meeting of his intention to go to war
British tenor Webster Booth (36) weds second wife, his duet singing partner Anne Ziegler (28), until his death in 1984
British tenor Webster Booth (36) weds second wife, his duet singing partner Anne Ziegler (28), until his death in 1984
Ottawa Roughriders score on 5-man, 4-lateral, 65-yard punt return
Ottawa Roughriders score on 5-man, 4-lateral, 65-yard punt return
Dmitri Shostakovich's 6th Symphony premieres in Leningrad
Dmitri Shostakovich's 6th Symphony premieres in Leningrad
American "A Farewell to Arms" novelist Ernest Hemingway (41) weds for a third time, to American novelist and war corresp
American "A Farewell to Arms" novelist Ernest Hemingway (41) weds for a third time, to American novelist and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn (31); divorce in 1945
Allied convoy of 38 ships encounters German cruiser Admiral Scheer in the north Atlantic, its escort HMS Jervis Bay sacr
Allied convoy of 38 ships encounters German cruiser Admiral Scheer in the north Atlantic, its escort HMS Jervis Bay sacrifices itself with the loss of 190 lives, five other convoy ships sunk
Former baseball player for the Washington Senators, Walter Johnson loses Maryland congressional race (R)
Former baseball player for the Washington Senators, Walter Johnson loses Maryland congressional race (R)
Writer and veterinary surgeon James Herriot (25) weds Joan Catherine Danbury
Writer and veterinary surgeon James Herriot (25) weds Joan Catherine Danbury
Nazi raid on Greek Jews in Paris
Nazi raid on Greek Jews in Paris
WWII: Vatican in Rome bombed from the air; no one claims responsibility, later investigations point to fascist opeartive
WWII: Vatican in Rome bombed from the air; no one claims responsibility, later investigations point to fascist opeartives attempting to disable the radio transmitter
Allied troops reach Zoutelande, Walcheren
Allied troops reach Zoutelande, Walcheren
Colombia joins the United Nations.
The Charter of the United Nations, also referred to as the UN Charter, is the foundational treaty of the United Nations.
Cleveland Browns' Tommy James intercepts 3 passes, club record
Thomas Laverne James Jr. (September 16, 1923 – February 7, 2007) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back and punter in the National Football League (NFL) and All-America...
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
The Nevada National Security Sites (N2S2 or NNSS), popularized as the Nevada Test Site (NTS) until 2010, is a reservation of the United States Department of Energy located in the southeastern portion...
Montreal Canadien center Jean Béliveau scores 3 goals in 44 seconds on future Hall of Fame goaltender Terry Sawchuk in 4
Montreal Canadien center Jean Béliveau scores 3 goals in 44 seconds on future Hall of Fame goaltender Terry Sawchuk in 4-2 win v Boston Bruins; 2nd fastest NHL hat trick
The rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopens after being destroyed in World War II with Ludwig van Beethoven's "Fidelio"
The Vienna State Opera is a historic opera house and opera company based in Vienna, Austria. The 1,709-seat Renaissance Revival venue was the first major building on the Vienna Ring Road.
Date returned to in "Back to the Future" by Marty McFly
Martin Seamus "Marty" McFly is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Back to the Future franchise.
Britain and France land airborne forces at Port Said in Egypt, escalating the Suez Crisis
The Suez Crisis, also known as the second Arab–Israeli war, the Tripartite Aggression in the Arab world and the Sinai War in Israel, was a British–French–Israeli invasion of Egypt in 1956.
"The Nat King Cole Show" debuts on NBC, the first variety program to be hosted by an African-American
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer, jazz pianist, and actor.
Kris Jenner is born
Kris Jenner, American media personality, known for american media personality, was born on 1956-11-05. Kristen Mary Jenner is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman.
Mrs. Nellie McGrail wins $574,658 on a 2½-cent soccer pool ticket
Mrs. Nellie McGrail wins $574,658 on a 2½-cent soccer pool ticket
KGLD (now KSNG) TV channel 11 in Garden City, KS (NBC) 1st broadcast
KGLD (now KSNG) TV channel 11 in Garden City, KS (NBC) 1st broadcast
AFL announced with 8 teams
AFL announced with 8 teams
Bryan Adams is born
Bryan Adams, Canadian musician, known for canadian singer-songwriter and musician, was born on 1960-11-05.
India's Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru arrives in NY
India's Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru arrives in NY
Tilda Swinton is born
Tilda Swinton, British actress, known for british actress, was born on 1961-11-05. Katherine Matilda Swinton is a British actress.
US VP Lyndon B. Johnson visits Netherlands
US VP Lyndon B. Johnson visits Netherlands
US launches Mariner 3 toward Mars; no data returned
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is also known as the "Red Planet", for its orange-red appearance.
BYU quarterback Virgil Carter sets new NCAA single-game records with 513 passing yards and 599 yards of total offence in
BYU quarterback Virgil Carter sets new NCAA single-game records with 513 passing yards and 599 yards of total offence in 53-33 win against Texas Western in Provo, Utah
ATS-3 launched by US to take first pictures of full Earth disc
ATS-3 launched by US to take first pictures of full Earth disc
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. re-elected as congressman from New York in general election
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (November 29, 1908 – April 4, 1972) was an American Baptist pastor and politician who represented the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the United States House of...
MLB Detroit Tigers Denny McLain 1st AL pitcher to win MVP, winning unanimously
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division.
Sam Rockwell is born
Sam Rockwell, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1969-11-05. Sam Rockwell is an American actor known for his quirky and charismatic character roles in independent films.
Bolivia passes death penalty for political kidnapping
Bolivia passes death penalty for political kidnapping
Vice-President of Sinn Féin Maire Drumm is arrested in the Republic of Ireland
Sinn Féin is an Irish republican and democratic socialist political party active in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The original Sinn Féin organisation was founded in 1905 by...
Arab producers announce 25 percent cut in oil production
In October 1973, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) announced that it was implementing a total oil embargo against countries that had supported Israel at any point during...
Dmitri Shostakovich completes Michelangelo songs
Dmitri Shostakovich completes Michelangelo songs
British government sends troops to Belize
British government sends troops to Belize
New AL franchises in Seattle & Toronto fill up their rosters
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division.
NCAA passing record set at 571 yards (Marc Wilson, Brigham Young)
NCAA passing record set at 571 yards (Marc Wilson, Brigham Young)
Oakland Raider's John Madden becomes 13th coach to win 100 NFL games
Oakland Raider's John Madden becomes 13th coach to win 100 NFL games
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khomeini describes the United States as "The Great Satan" amid accusations of imperiali
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khomeini describes the United States as "The Great Satan" amid accusations of imperialism and the sponsoring of corruption
Iran government of Bazargan resigns
Mehdi Bazargan was an Iranian scholar, academic, long-time pro-democracy activist and head of Iran's interim government.
Former NFL Miami Dolphins player Mercury Morris is sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking, conspiracy, and
Former NFL Miami Dolphins player Mercury Morris is sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking, conspiracy, and possession of cocaine; reaches plea bargain while conviction was in appeal, serves only 3-1/2 years
Cleveland Cavaliers lose 24th consecutive game (NBA record)
Cleveland Cavaliers lose 24th consecutive game (NBA record)
NY Rangers & Quebec Nordiques both score in 1st 14 secs of 3rd period
NY Rangers & Quebec Nordiques both score in 1st 14 secs of 3rd period
CBS premieres "Stone Pillow", a dramatic made-for-TV movie starring Lucille Ball as a homeless woman
Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American comedian, actress, producer, and studio executive.
Eliud Kipchoge is born
Eliud Kipchoge, Kenyan athlete, known for kenyan long-distance runner, was born on 1985-11-05.
An iceberg twice the size of Rhode Island breaks from Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf
An iceberg twice the size of Rhode Island breaks from Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf
"Kokomo" single by The Beach Boys from the film "Cocktail" goes to #1
"Kokomo" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys from the 1988 film Cocktail and album Still Cruisin'.
Browns' Bernie Kosar sets club record of 16 cons pass completions
Bernard Joseph Kosar Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL).
French McLaren driver Alain Prost withdraws early in wet Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide but wins his 3rd Formula 1 Wo
French McLaren driver Alain Prost withdraws early in wet Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide but wins his 3rd Formula 1 World Drivers Championship; wins by 16 points from teammate Ayrton Senna
Virat Kohli is born
Virat Kohli, Indian athlete, known for indian cricketer, was born on 1989-11-05. Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and the former all-format captain of the Indian national cricket…
Reports of increasing Saudi petroleum production and lower world demand
Petroleum, also known as crude oil or simply oil, is a naturally occurring, yellowish-black liquid chemical mixture found in geological formations, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.
Kiichi Miyazawa elected premier of Japan
Kiichi Miyazawa (宮澤 喜一, Miyazawa Kiichi; 8 October 1919 – 28 June 2007) was a Japanese politician who served as prime minister of Japan from 1991 to 1993. Born in Tokyo, Miyazawa graduated from Tokyo...
American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer defeats Russian Boris Spassky in an unofficial match in Belgrade dubbed the "Re
American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer defeats Russian Boris Spassky in an unofficial match in Belgrade dubbed the "Revenge Match of the 20th Century"
1st NBA game in Alamodome, San Antonio Spurs beat Warriors 91-85
The 1994 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1993-94 season.
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is the unanimous choice as AL Rookie of the Year
Derek Sanderson Jeter ( JEE-tər; born June 26, 1974), nicknamed "the Captain", is an American former professional baseball player, businessman, and baseball executive.
Davey Johnson is named AL Manager of Year two hours after resigning from the Baltimore Orioles
Davey Johnson is named AL Manager of Year two hours after resigning from the Baltimore Orioles
French court orders producer Jacques Charrier, ex-husband of Brigitte Bardot, to pay the former screen star $8,300 in da
French court orders producer Jacques Charrier, ex-husband of Brigitte Bardot, to pay the former screen star $8,300 in damages
China's first lunar satellite, Chang'e 1 goes into orbit around the Moon.
Chang'e 1 (simplified Chinese: 嫦娥一号; traditional Chinese: 嫦娥一號; pinyin: Cháng'é yī hào) was an uncrewed Chinese lunar-orbiting spacecraft, part of the first phase of the Chinese Lunar Exploration...
US Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan (US Army Medical Corps) killed 13 and wounded 43 at Fort Hood, Texas in the largest mass
US Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan (US Army Medical Corps) killed 13 and wounded 43 at Fort Hood, Texas in the largest mass shooting ever at a US military installation.
50 Syrian military personnel are killed by a suicide car bomb in Hama
A car bomb, bus bomb, van bomb, lorry bomb, or truck bomb, also known as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), is an improvised explosive device designed to be detonated in an...
4 people are killed after a 4-story building under construction collapses in Lagos, Nigeria
4 people are killed after a 4-story building under construction collapses in Lagos, Nigeria
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key rules out sending troops to fight against Islamic State, but claims there are 40 New
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key rules out sending troops to fight against Islamic State, but claims there are 40 New Zealanders on 'terror watchlist'
Collins Dictionary name "binge-watch" the word of the year, followed by "transgender"
Collins Dictionary name "binge-watch" the word of the year, followed by "transgender"
Bodies of 26 migrant teenage girls recovered from the Mediterranean, another 400 migrants rescued
Bodies of 26 migrant teenage girls recovered from the Mediterranean, another 400 migrants rescued
French-American rock climber Brooke Raboutou wins 3 medals (2 silver, 1 bronze) at the Pan American Youth Championship i
French-American rock climber Brooke Raboutou wins 3 medals (2 silver, 1 bronze) at the Pan American Youth Championship in Montreal, Canada
New York City Marathon: Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya wins men's race in 2:10:53, 3 seconds ahead of Wilson Kipsang; Shalan
New York City Marathon: Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya wins men's race in 2:10:53, 3 seconds ahead of Wilson Kipsang; Shalane Flanagan (2:26:53) first American to win women's race since 1977
US President Donald Trump begins a 12-day trip to Asia in Toyko, Japan
US President Donald Trump begins a 12-day trip to Asia in Toyko, Japan
"Big Brother" reality show has its last episode in the UK on Channel 5, having run since 2000; series revived in 2023
Big Brother is the British version of the international reality television franchise Big Brother created by producer John de Mol Jr. in 1997.
Spice Girls announce a new tour, without "Posh Spice" Victoria Beckham
The Spice Girls are a British girl group formed in 1994, consisting of Mel B ("Scary Spice"), Melanie C ("Sporty Spice"), Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Geri Halliwell ("Ginger Spice"), and Victoria...
Actress Emma Watson, interviewed in Vogue magazine, says she is happy to be single, stating, "I call it being self-partn
Actress Emma Watson, interviewed in Vogue magazine, says she is happy to be single, stating, "I call it being self-partnered," launching a worldwide discussion on the term
Eight people crushed to death and 13 hospitalized in a crowd surge during a Travis Scott performance at Astroworld Festi
Eight people crushed to death and 13 hospitalized in a crowd surge during a Travis Scott performance at Astroworld Festival, Houston, Texas [1]
NFL Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers admits in interview he is unvaccinated and taking unapproved treatment after tes
NFL Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers admits in interview he is unvaccinated and taking unapproved treatment after testing positive for COVID-19 and in isolation [1]
Rashid Khan becomes youngest bowler to take 400 T20 wickets during a match against New Zealand in Dubai
Rashid Khan becomes youngest bowler to take 400 T20 wickets during a match against New Zealand in Dubai
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scores 787th career goal, surpassing Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings, f
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scores 787th career goal, surpassing Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings, for all-time NHL record for most goals scored for a single team, in 3-2 loss to Arizona Coyotes
Abigail Spanberger (D) is set to become Virginia's first female governor, defeating Winsome Earle-Sears (R) with 57.2% o
Abigail Spanberger (D) is set to become Virginia's first female governor, defeating Winsome Earle-Sears (R) with 57.2% of the votes [1]