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5 Fun Facts About November 9 In Virginia History

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1. On November 9, 1872, Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting illegally in the presidential election in Rochester, New York. Though this event did not take place in Virginia, it exemplifies the ongoing struggle for women's suffrage, a fight that Virginia women played a significant role in.

2. In 1903, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) cadets fought a mock battle on the parade ground to commemorate the Confederate victory at the Battle of Droop Mountain in West Virginia during the Civil War. This battle reenactment, which involved over 1,000 cadets, was a popular annual event at VMI until it was discontinued in the 1960s.

3. On November 9, 1926, Virginia-born jazz musician Pops Foster recorded the song "Blues in My Heart" in New York City. Foster, who was originally from McComb, Mississippi, spent much of his career playing bass in various jazz bands in New York and New Orleans.

4. In 1963, Virginia Governor Albertis S. Harrison Jr. announced a statewide effort to promote tourism in the Commonwealth. This included the creation of a new state agency, the Virginia Travel Council, to promote the state's attractions and encourage tourism.

5. On November 9, 2016, Republican candidate Donald Trump won the presidential election, despite losing the popular vote to Democrat Hillary Clinton. Trump's victory led to debates over the fairness of the Electoral College system, which gives more weight to votes from less-populated states like Virginia.
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