November 2nd
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- 1889 North Dakota and South Dakota join the Union as the 39th and 40th states, respectively.
- 1895 The first organized auto race in the U.S. occurs in Chicago, with only 2 of 6 cars finishing due to a blizzard.
- 1898 Cheerleading debuts in the U.S. at the University of Minnesota with Johnny Campbell leading the crowd.
- 1920 Warren G. Harding is elected President of the United States, defeating James M. Cox.
- 1957 The first titanium mill opens in Toronto, Ohio.
- 1957 The Levelland UFO Case occurs in Texas, gaining national attention as a significant UFO sighting.
- 1983 Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' single is released worldwide, later becoming the best-selling album of all time.
- 2020 Pinkfong's 'Baby Shark' becomes the most-watched YouTube video with over 7.04 billion views.
