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Not your everyday calendar, here you can find important events in literary history, authors’ birthdays, and a variety of holidays, all with related activities and resources that make them more relevant to students.

Susan B. Anthony voted on this date in 1872, leading to her arrest.
November 5
Historical Figure & Event
Susan B. Anthony voted on this date in 1872, leading to her arrest.

On November 5, 1872, Susan B. Anthony cast a ballot in the presidential election, though women at the time were prohibited from doing so.
Today is Election Day.
November 5
Holiday & School Celebration
Today is Election Day.

Election Day is held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The first uniform Election Day was observed on November 4, 1845.
James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, was born in 1861.
November 6
Historical Figure & Event
James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, was born in 1861.

Dr. James Naismith, athletic director of the YMCA in Springfield, MA, had a problem- the cold winters kept everyone indoors.
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