Monthly Archives: November 2026

Kennedy, Nixon elected to House as GOP captures Congress in midterm elections 80 years ago today (Nov 5 1946)

1940s, U.S. Presidents


Image: 'President Nixon Recalls Meeting JFK For First Time'

(Tuesday, November 5, 1946; during the 1946 United States elections) — Future presidents Democrat John F. Kennedy, 29, (Massachusetts 11th district) and Republican Richard Nixon, 33, (California’s 12th district) first won election to Congress today as Republicans captured control of both the Senate and the House in midterm elections. Continue reading Kennedy, Nixon elected to House as GOP captures Congress in midterm elections 80 years ago today (Nov 5 1946) →

Seven killed in ‘Everett massacre’ labor confrontation 110 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1916)

1910s


Video: 'Everett Massacre Centennial Introduction'

(Sunday, November 5, 1916, at about 2:00 p.m. local time) — The Everett massacre took place today in Washington state when a dockside confrontation between members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and citizen-deputies erupted into gunfire that left at least five “Wobblies” and two deputies dead. Continue reading Seven killed in ‘Everett massacre’ labor confrontation 110 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1916) →

‘Last Train to Clarksville’ by The Monkees peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s

(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “Last Train to Clarksville” by The Monkees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ by The Monkees peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966) →

‘Dandy’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “Dandy” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dandy’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966) →

‘If I Were a Carpenter’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “If I Were a Carpenter” by Bobby Darin peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘If I Were a Carpenter’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966) →

British-French commandos land in Egypt during Suez Crisis 70 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1956)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'The Other Side of Suez (BBC Documentary)' (Nov. 5, 1956, at 39:41)

(Monday, November 5, 1956, 10:20 a.m. Eastern European Time; during the Suez Crisis) — British and French paratroops landed in the Suez Canal Zone today as Britain and France opened their military intervention in Egypt, 24 hours ahead of a planned seaborne assault on Port Said. Continue reading British-French commandos land in Egypt during Suez Crisis 70 years ago this hour (Nov 5 1956) →

James Buchanan elected U.S. president, defeating John C. Frémont 170 years ago today (Nov 4 1856)

1850s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Election Night 1856: James Buchanan Vs John Frémont Vs Millard Fillmore'

(Tuesday, November 4, 1856, during the 1856 United States presidential election) — Democratic former Secretary of State James Buchanan of Pennsylvania was elected President of the United States today over Republican former Senator John C. Fremont of California. Continue reading James Buchanan elected U.S. president, defeating John C. Frémont 170 years ago today (Nov 4 1856) →

1966 flood of the Arno kills 101 in Florence, Italy 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1966)

1960s


Video: 'Italy's Devastating Arno River Flood of 1966!'

(Friday, November 4, 1966, shortly after 9:00 p.m. CET) — A flash flood swept through the city of Florence, Italy, tonight and, exacerbated by the ancient city’s narrow streets, the water level rose to a maximum depth of 22 feet in the Santa Croce area. Continue reading 1966 flood of the Arno kills 101 in Florence, Italy 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1966) →

Paris Climate Accord takes effect in landmark global effort to fight warming 10 years ago today (Nov 4 2016)

2000s


Video: 'UN Chief calls for action as Paris Agreement enters into force'

(Friday, November 4, 2016) — The landmark Paris Agreement on climate change took effect today, putting into force the first global pact aimed at bringing nearly every nation together to combat global warming. Continue reading Paris Climate Accord takes effect in landmark global effort to fight warming 10 years ago today (Nov 4 2016) →

Jefferson Airplane records two songs that would define the Summer of Love 60 years ago today (Nov 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Somebody to Love'

(Thursday, November 3, 1966) — Jefferson Airplane recorded two new songs today that could help establish the San Francisco rock group as one of the leading voices of the psychedelic music scene. Continue reading Jefferson Airplane records two songs that would define the Summer of Love 60 years ago today (Nov 3 1966) →