This Day In History

On November 5 (an interesting day for people in the political arena)

1872
In the U.S., Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote in the presidential election. She never paid the fine.
1935
The game "Monopoly" was introduced by Parker Brothers Company.
1940
President Roosevelt won an unprecedented third term in office.
1946
John F. Kennedy was elected to the House of Representatives at the age of 29.
1994
Former President Reagan announced that he had Alzheimer's disease.
1998
Scientists published a genetic study that showed strong evidence that Thomas Jefferson fathered at least one child of his slave, Sally Hemings.
1998
In the U.S., Chairman Henry Hyde of the Judiciary Committee, asked President Clinton to answer 81 questions for the House impeachment inquiry.