November 5

    What happened on November 5 in history

    6 events fall on November 5, from 1605 to 1968. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 5

    1. 1605

      The Gunpowder Plot is foiled

      Guy Fawkes is found with barrels of powder beneath Parliament.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1854

      The Battle of Inkerman

      A fog-bound soldiers' battle outside Sevastopol.

      Read about The Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, LondonPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1872

      Susan B Anthony votes illegally

      She casts a ballot in Rochester and is arrested weeks later.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1911

      The first transcontinental flight lands

      Cal Rodgers reaches California after forty-nine days.

      Read about RMS Titanic SinkingPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1935

      Monopoly goes on sale

      Parker Brothers begins selling the board game.

      Play the 20th century round

    6. 1968

      Nixon is elected

      He wins the presidency in a three-way race.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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