This Day in History: November 2

November 2

North Dakota and South Dakota became the 39th and 40th states, respectively.

Howard Hughes flew the Spruce Goose on its first and only flight.

Harry S. Truman defeated Thomas E. Dewey to the surprise of pollsters and newspapers, in the greatest presidential upset in history.

Twenty-One game show contestant Charles Van Doren admitted that he had been given questions and answers in advance.

Jimmy Carter defeated Gerald Ford, becoming the first U.S. president from the deep South since the Civil War.

Velma Margie Barfield, a convicted murderer became the first woman to be executed since capital punishment was reinstated in 1976.

V. Gene Robinson was consecrated as bishop by the U.S. Episcopal Church, becoming the first openly gay bishop in the church.

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