1. In 1753, George Washington made his first visit to Pennsylvania: On November 4, 1753, a young George Washington (then only 21 years old) made his first visit to Pennsylvania with his friend Christopher Gist. The duo traveled to the Ohio Country and met with a number of Native American tribes to discuss land claims and trade.

2. The Battle of Carlisle occurred during the American Revolution: On November 4, 1777, British forces attacked the town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in what became known as the Battle of Carlisle. Although the Patriots were outnumbered, they managed to hold off the British until reinforcements arrived.

3. The first commercial oil well in the world was drilled in Pennsylvania: On November 4, 1859, the first commercial oil well in the world was drilled in Titusville, Pennsylvania. The well, known as the Drake Well, produced oil at a rate of 25 barrels a day and changed the course of American industry.

4. Pennsylvania celebrated its 200th anniversary of statehood on November 4, 1987: On November 4, 1987, Pennsylvania marked its 200th anniversary of statehood with a variety of celebrations and events. The state was originally part of the colony of Pennsylvania until it became a state in 1787.

5. Philadelphia elected its first African American mayor on November 4, 1983: On November 4, 1983, Wilson Goode was elected as the first African American mayor of Philadelphia. Goode served two terms and worked to improve education and housing in the city. He also faced controversy during his tenure, including the 1985 bombing of the MOVE headquarters, which resulted in the deaths of 11 people.