On November 5th:

 1605  The Gunpowder Plot is Foiled

On this day, the infamous Gunpowder Plot, a conspiracy by English Catholics to assassinate King James I by blowing up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament, was foiled. This event, celebrated annually as Guy Fawkes Night, has become a symbol of thwarted treachery and resilience.

 1872  Susan B. Anthony Votes Illegally 

Pioneering suffragist Susan B. Anthony made history on November 5th, 1872, by casting a vote in the U.S. presidential election, despite women not yet having the right to vote. Her courageous act challenged gender norms and contributed to the ongoing fight for women’s suffrage.

 1940   Franklin D. Roosevelt Wins a Third Term as U.S. President

President Franklin D. Roosevelt secured an unprecedented third term in office when he was re-elected on November 5th, 1940. This marked a time of immense significance as the world was on the brink of World War II, and Roosevelt played a crucial role in guiding the United States through the conflict.