1605

The “Gunpowder Plot” failed as Guy Fawkes was seized before he could blow up the English Parliament.

1872

Suffragist Susan B. Anthony defied the law by casting a vote in the presidential election; she was later arrested, charged with “knowingly voting without having a lawful right to vote,” found guilty, and fined $100.

1994

George Foreman became the oldest heavyweight boxing champion at age 45, knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round of their bout.

2009

A shooting rampage at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas left 13 people dead; Maj. Nidal Hasan was later convicted of murder.