1. Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: On November 10, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln traveled to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to deliver one of the most famous speeches in American history, the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln's speech, delivered just months after the bloody battle of Gettysburg, emphasized the importance of preserving the Union and honoring the sacrifices of those who fought in the Civil War.

2. Illinois Statehood: On November 10, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union. Originally part of the Northwest Territory, Illinois was granted statehood just six years after becoming a territory.

3. Chicago Theatre Fire: Tragically, November 10, 1903 was also the date of the infamous Chicago Theatre Fire. The fire started when a stage curtain was ignited by a gas lamp, and quickly spread throughout the packed theatre. Over 600 people were injured and 602 died, making it one of the deadliest fires in American history.

4. First Female Governor: On November 10, 1982, Illinois made history when it elected its first female governor, Democrat Dianne Feinstein. Feinstein, who had previously served as mayor of San Francisco, served as governor of Illinois for only a few short years before resigning to run for the U.S. Senate.

5. First Ever Reusable Spacecraft Lands: On November 10, 1984, the first-ever reusable spacecraft landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The craft, known as the Space Shuttle, had just completed its 12th mission and would go on to fly successfully dozens of times over the coming years. The Space Shuttle program ended in 2011, marking the end of an era in American space travel.