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November 5, 1862

A tortured relationship ends when President Abraham Lincoln removes General George B. McClellan from command of the Army of the Potomac. McClellan ably built the army in the early stages of the war but was a sluggish and paranoid field commander who seemed unable to muster the courage to aggressively engage Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia.

Taken from: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-5/lincoln-removes-mcclellan

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November 4, 1922

British archaeologist Howard Carter and his workmen discover a step leading to the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt on November 4, 1922.

Taken from: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-4/entrance-to-king-tuts-tomb-discovered

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November 1, 1765

In the face of widespread opposition in the American colonies, the Stamp Act goes into effect. The taxation measure is designed to raise revenue for British military operations in America.

Taken from: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-1/parliament-enacts-the-stamp-act

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October 31, 1517

On October 31, 1517, legend has it that the priest and scholar Martin Luther approaches the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, and nails a piece of paper to it containing the 95 revolutionary opinions that would begin the Protestant Reformation.

Taken from:https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/october-31/martin-luther-posts-95-theses 

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October 29, 1969

Following several outbursts, the judge orders “Chicago Eight” defendant Bobby Seale gagged and chained to his chair during his trial.

Taken from: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/october-29/bobby-seale-gagged-during-his-trial