Did you know that on November 16, 1907, Oklahoma territory entered the United States as the 46th state? The region was home to multiple indigenous people, including the Choctaw people. Deriving the word “Oklahoma” from their native language, “Okla” means people, and “humma” means red. #historymysteries
Did you know that on November 16, 1532, Fransisco Pizarro trapped and systematically eliminated over 5,000 Incan indigenous people that Fransisco sought to “convert and educate?” Fransisco was a conquistador and explorer! Fransisco lured the leader Atahualpa and the Incan people to a “feast” falsely described to honor the Incan chieftain. The chief’s life was spared during the battle when Fransisco saw a financial opportunity. Atahualpa promised “a room of silver and gold” to Fransisco if he spared Atahualpa! Atahualpa’s life was spared only for a short time, even after delivering the ransom and converting to Christianity. Still, the Atahualpa was proud, refused to acknowledge Charles V as his sovereign, and was put to death. #historymysteries
Did you know that on November 16, 1776, the British captured Fort Washington? During this battle, many lives were lost, including one soldier named John Corbin. After his death, his wife, Margaret, an equally proud Patriot, took up her husband’s post at the cannon, marking her for history as the first officially recognized female to fight in the Continental Army.
On November 05, 1912, Arizona, Kansas & Wisconsin voted for female suffrage. Kansas had 175,246 (52.4%) voting “yes” to amend the constitution and allow women the right to vote! #historymysteries
On November 16, 1912, Anton (Tom) Koolhaas, a Dutch author born in Utrecht, Netherlands. Anton wrote his first play at age 7. George Petrie, an American actor (Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Honeymooners, Leave it to Beaver), was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and died on November 16, 1997. #historymysteries
Did you know Cleopatra was one of the most decisive rulers in Egypt? Cleopatra had, however, very little, if any, Egyptian blood; Cleopatra was, in fact, of Macedonian (Greek.)Cleopatra ruled for nearly thirty years, was well-educated, spoke multiple languages (reportedly at least a dozen), was not afraid to leverage herself in political and romantic liaisons, and was clever and irresistibly charming! Cleopatra gave birth to a set of twins who Mark Anthony’s first wife raised after Cleopatra’s death. #historymysteries
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