Here are five interesting facts about November 5 in Alabama history:

1. On November 5, 1860, Alabama held a statewide election where voters chose delegates to attend the secession convention. The convention would eventually vote to secede from the Union on January 11, 1861, leading to the start of the Civil War.

2. On November 5, 1912, Democrat Woodrow Wilson won Alabama's presidential electoral votes in the general election, with 60.25% of the popular vote. This was part of a national landslide victory for Wilson, who won with over 80% of the electoral vote.

3. In 1970, on November 5, an F3 tornado struck parts of Birmingham, killing 3 people and injuring 55. The storm caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure in the area.

4. November 5, 1985, marked the day that the first episode of the popular Alabama-based sitcom, "The Jeff Foxworthy Show," aired on television. The show was set in small-town Alabama and ran for two seasons, becoming a fan favorite in the state.

5. On November 5, 2002, Republican Bob Riley won the gubernatorial election in Alabama, defeating incumbent Democrat Don Siegelman. The election was notable for being closely contested, with Riley winning by a margin of less than 3 percentage points.