In History, Today on November 5

A mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, results in the deaths of 26 people and injuries to 20 others.

A dam holding back waste water from an iron ore mine in Brazil collapsed, causing a massive environmental disaster. The incident, known as the Mariana dam disaster, resulted in 19 deaths and widespread environmental damage.

India launches the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), its first interplanetary mission, marking a significant milestone in its space program.

A mass shooting occurs at Fort Hood, Texas, when Nidal Hasan, a U.S. Army major and psychiatrist, kills 13 people and injures more than 30 others.

The Writers Guild of America goes on strike, affecting television and film production across the United States.

Saddam Hussein, former President of Iraq, is sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity by the Iraqi High Tribunal.

Bill Clinton was re-elected as President of the United States, defeating Republican challenger Bob Dole.

Ayatollah Khomeini takes over administration of Iran, consolidating power after the Iranian Revolution.

Richard Nixon was elected as the 37th President of the United States, defeating incumbent Vice President Hubert Humphrey.

The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 is defeated after Soviet forces crush the national uprising.

During World War II, Vatican City was bombed and struck by a single bomb. There was no significant damage and it's unclear which side was responsible.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to a third term as President of the United States, breaking the tradition of a two-term limit.

Adolf Hitler held a secret meeting and outlined his plans for acquiring 'living space' for the German people, which later became known as the Hossbach Memorandum.

Parker Brothers launched the board game Monopoly, which became one of the world's most popular board games.

The Kingdom of Poland was proclaimed by the Act of November 5th, a puppet state of the German Empire and Austria-Hungary during World War I.

France and the British Empire declared war on the Ottoman Empire, marking the Ottoman entry into World War I as an ally of Germany and Austria-Hungary.

George B. Selden was granted the first U.S. patent for an automobile.

Susan B. Anthony voted illegally in the U.S. presidential election, leading to her arrest and trial.

The Battle of Inkerman took place during the Crimean War, resulting in a victory for the British and French forces against Russia.

Nat Turner, leader of a violent slave rebellion in Virginia, was captured and arrested.

Simón Bolívar issues his 'Cartagena Manifesto', laying out his vision for Venezuelan independence from Spanish rule.

William of Orange landed at Brixham, England, beginning the Glorious Revolution.

The Gunpowder Plot was foiled when Guy Fawkes was arrested while guarding explosives placed beneath the House of Lords.

The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of the Mughal Empire led by Akbar and the Suri Empire troops led by Hemu. The battle ended in victory for the Mughal Empire, significantly reinforcing Akbar's rule over northern India.

The Treaty of Salisbury is ratified, establishing peace between England and Scotland and reinforcing the status of Margaret, Maid of Norway, as Queen of Scotland.

The Battle of Rignano took place between the forces of Roger II of Sicily and Ranulf of Alife, resulting in a decisive victory for Roger II.