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November 7, 1837: Mob Kills Elijah Lovejoy Nov 07, 2020

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Abolitionist and newspaper editor Elijak Lovejoy was killed in Alton, Illinois by a mob of white supremacists. His murder emboldened others to speak out against slavery.

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November 6, 1967: Bobby BeauSoleil’s 20th Birthday Nov 06, 2020

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This musician moved to LA and became involved with the infamous Manson Family. Two years later, he was charged for the murder of fellow artist Gary Hinman.

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November 5, 1872: Susan B. Anthony Casts Illegal Vote Nov 05, 2020

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Risking jail time and a steep fine, Susan B. Anthony cast her ballot in a U.S. federal election. It was part of a law-breaking strategy to help women gain the right to vote.

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November 4, 1985: Vitaly Yerchenko Redefects Nov 04, 2020

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When high-level KGB officer Vitaly Yurchenko announced his return to the Soviet Union just three months after defecting to the U.S., many questioned whether his defection was a ploy. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Haunted Places, a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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November 3, 1979: The Greensboro Massacre Nov 03, 2020

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A group of Klansmen and Neo-Nazies attacked protestors at a 1979 anti-Klan rally in North Carolina.

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November 2, 1999: Hawaii’s Xerox Murders Nov 02, 2020

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Still suffering the fallout of a car accident twenty years earlier, disgruntled Xerox technician Byran Uyesugi murdered several of his coworkers in 1999.

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November 1, 1950: Truman Assassination Attempt Nov 01, 2020

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On this day in 1950, two members of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party attempted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman. Their ultimate gameplan was to secure Puerto Rican independence from America.

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October 31, 1984: Indian Prime Minister Assassinated Oct 31, 2020

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On this day in 1984, India’s first female P.M., Indira Gandhi, was assassinated outside of her home in New Delhi.

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October 30, 1831: Nat Turner Apprehended Oct 30, 2020

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On this day in 1831, Nat Turner was apprehended in Southampton County, Virginia, weeks after leading the bloodiest slave uprising in U.S. history.

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October 29, 1901: Death of McKinley’s Assassin Oct 29, 2020

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On this day in 1901, 28-year-old Leon Czolgosz was executed via electric chair for fatally shooting U.S. President William McKinley.