November 05

Thursday 05, 1998:

The journal Nature publishes a genetic study showing compelling evidence that Thomas Jefferson fathered a son, Eston Hemings Jefferson, by his slave Sally Hemings.

Thursday 05, 1987:

Apartheid: In South Africa, Govan Mbeki is released from custody after serving 24 years in the Robben Island prison. He had been sentenced to life for treason against the white minority South Africa government.

Tuesday 05, 1968:

U.S. presidential election, 1968: Republican challenger Richard M. Nixon defeats Vice President Hubert Humphrey and American Independent Party candidate George C. Wallace.

Sunday 05, 1916:

The Kingdom of Poland proclaimed by the November 5th Act of the emperors of Germany and Austria-Hungary.

Monday 05, 1556:

Fifty miles north of Delhi, a Mogul Army defeats Hindu forces of General Hemu to ensure Akbar the throne of India.