1. On November 22, 1887, the first train arrived in the city of West Palm Beach. The train was the first connection the city had to the rest of Florida, and it spurred growth and development of the city.

2. On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Many Floridians were shocked and saddened by the news, and the state held numerous memorial services and ceremonies in the days following the tragedy.

3. On November 22, 1973, Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort opened in Orlando. The sprawling campground and resort is home to hundreds of campsites and cabins, and is a popular destination for families visiting Central Florida.

4. On November 22, 1986, the Space Shuttle Columbia launched on its STS-61C mission. The mission was notable because it was the first time a congressman had flown into space, with Rep. Bill Nelson of Florida serving as a payload specialist.

5. On November 22, 2010, the historic Tampa Bay Hotel, now known as the University of Tampa's Plant Hall, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel, which opened in 1891, was a popular destination for affluent visitors to Tampa Bay and played a significant role in the city's development.