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???? First everGeorge B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for an automobile.
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1499 First everThe Catholicon, written in 1464 by Jehan Lagadeuc in Tréguier, is published; this is the first Breton dictionary as well as the first French dictionary.
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1872 First everWomen's suffrage in the United States: In defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time, and is later fined $100.
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1913Birth
Vivien Leigh born
Vivien Leigh was born. English actress, star of Gone with the Wind.
1959Birth
Bryan Adams born
Bryan Adams was born. Canadian singer known for Summer of 69.
1987Birth
Kevin Jonas born
Kevin Jonas was born. American musician, member of Jonas Brothers.
Died on this day
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2008Death
Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
Suicide
1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
Assassinated
1865Death
Abraham Lincoln dies
Abraham Lincoln, politician, died on this day in 1865. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Remembered as: 16th President of the US, led the nation during the Civil War.
Suicide
2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
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1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
Famous birthdays
22 this weekToday · 5 November
- Kevin JonasAmerican musician (born 1987)Born 1987 · 39 years ago today
- Bryan AdamsCanadian singer-songwriter and musician (born 1959)Born 1959 · 67 years ago today
- Vivien LeighBritish actress (1913–1967)Born 1913 · 113 years ago today
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Emma StoneAmerican actress and film producer (born 1988)6 November · born 1988
Ethan HawkeAmerican actor, director and author (born 1970)6 November · born 1970
James NaismithInventor of basketball (1861–1939)6 November · born 1861
LordeNew Zealand singer-songwriter (born 1996)7 November · born 1996
David GuettaFrench DJ (born 1967)7 November · born 1967
Marie CuriePolish-French physicist and chemist (1867–1934)7 November · born 1867
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2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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