Today in History: November 6, Abraham Lincoln wins presidency

Abraham Lincoln Secures Presidency in Historical Victory on November 6 On November 6th, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as President of the United States. This date also marked the election of Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederate States of America in 1861. In 1888, Benjamin Harrison won the electoral vote but lost the popular … Read more

Today in History: November 5, Susan B. Anthony defies law and casts vote for president

On This Day in History: November 5, Susan B. Anthony bravely defies the law by casting her vote for president Today is November 5th, 2025, the 309th day of the year with 56 days remaining. Significant events on this date include suffragist Susan B. Anthony casting a vote in 1872, the failed Gunpowder Plot in … Read more

Today in History: November 2, Howard Hughes takes ‘Spruce Goose’ on its only flight

On this Day in History: November 2, Howard Hughes Pilots the ‘Spruce Goose’ on its Sole Flight Today is Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, the 306th day of the year with 59 days left. Daylight saving time ends today. On this day in history: Howard Hughes piloted the massive wooden seaplane “Spruce Goose” in 1947. Gen. … Read more