1. Admission of Lovell H. Rousseau to the Kentucky Bar: On November 1, 1854, Lovell H. Rousseau was admitted to the Kentucky Bar. Rousseau went on to become a Union Army General during the Civil War and was later elected to the U.S. Congress.

2. Founding of the Kentucky Historical Society: On November 1, 1836, the Kentucky Historical Society was founded. The organization is dedicated to preserving and sharing Kentucky's history through publications, educational programs, and exhibits.

3. William Goebel Elected Governor: On November 1, 1899, William Goebel was elected Governor of Kentucky. However, he was assassinated before he could be inaugurated, and the resulting controversy over his election and death led to the passage of the "Goebel Election Law."

4. Dedication of Kentucky's State Capitol Building: On November 1, 1910, Kentucky's State Capitol Building was dedicated. The stunning neoclassical structure, located in Frankfort, is still in use today as the home of the Kentucky General Assembly.

5. University of Kentucky Football Coach Bear Bryant Resigns: On November 1, 1953, legendary University of Kentucky football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant resigned his position to take over as head coach at Texas A&M. Bryant coached at Kentucky for eight seasons and led the Wildcats to their first SEC championship in 1950.