November 5, 1844
James K. Polk emerged as the unexpected victor in the 1844 presidential election, defeating Whig candidate Henry Clay in a closely contested race that shaped America's territorial expansion.
November 22, 1963
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated during a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. The fatal shooting occurred at 12:30 PM CST in Dealey Plaza, marking one of the most significant events in American history.