Friday, November 4th. Day 308 of 2022
It’s Common Sense Day. Nothing so common about sense anymore
1880: James and John Ritty patented the first cash register
1924: Nellie T. Ross of Wyoming was elected America’s first woman governor
1952: The National Security Agency (NSA) was established
1956: Soviet troops enter Hungary to end the Hungarian revolution against the Soviet Union that started in October. Thousands are killed, more are wounded, and nearly a quarter million leave the country
1979: Iranian militants seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took 63 Americans hostage. The militants demanded that the U.S. send the former shah back to Iran to stand trial. Some were released but 52 were held for the next 14 months
1980: Ronald Reagan is elected the 40th President of The United States, defeating incumbent Jimmy Carter
2008: Barack Obama becomes the first person of biracial or African-American descent to be elected as President
In the News: Alexander County Early Voting passes 32 percent…Alexander County averaging around 10 new COVID-19 cases per day in latest update…Former Taylorsville resident gets 8 years in Federal Prison…Taylorsville man arrested on drug charges…Wilkes County nabbed by Taylorsville Police
Weather: Sunny with a high of 72 today, some showers over the weekend
Sports: Houston a game away from World Series Crown…NC High School Football Playoffs kick off this evening…App loses in Conway…Eagles stay perfect…Panthers at Cincy on Sunday…Canes win again…NASCAR finale on Sunday
Happy Birthday: Loretta Swit, Delbert McClinton, Laura Bush, Kathy Griffin, Ralph Macchio, Sean Combs, Matthew McConaughey
Be on the Lookout for a man running in his underwear https://radaronline.com/p/escaped-inmate-running-down-arizona-road-underwear-wanted-police-reelz/
Quote of the Day: “Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke”…Will Rogers (Born this day in 1879)