This Day in History Nov. 5

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Nov. 5

1492 Christopher Columbus learns of maize (corn) from the Indians of Cuba
1872 Women'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
1895 George B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for an automobile
1935 Parker Brothers launches game of Monopoly

Birthdays:

1893 Raymond Loewy, French-American engineer and industrial designer (autos)
1911 Roy Rogers Cincinnati Ohio, cowboy (Happy Trails, Roy Rogers Show)

Thought for the day:

" Everyone complains of his memory, no one of his judgment. "
 
It is Bonfire Night here in England. Bonfires are lit and fireworks let off to commemorate Guy Fawkes and his attempt to blow up Parliament in 1605. We have been celebrating the occasion since 1606!
 

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