November 1895

Tuesday 05:

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

Friday 08:

While experimenting with electricity Wilhelm Röntgen discovers x-rays.

Wednesday 27:

At the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris, Alfred Nobel signs his last will and testament, setting aside his estate to establish the Nobel Prize after he dies.

Thursday 28:

First American Automobile race. 54 miles from Chicago's Jackson Park to Evanston, Illinois. Frank Duryea wins in about 10 hours.