1. On November 22, 1963, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy took place in Dallas, Texas. However, Kennedy had a strong connection to New Mexico as he spent time at the Santa Fe Opera in the summer of 1962.

2. In 1875, on this day, the town of Las Vegas (New Mexico) was incorporated. The town was named after the Spanish phrase "las vegas," meaning "the meadows," due to its location near the Gallinas River.

3. On November 22, 1913, the New Mexico Museum of Art opened its doors in Santa Fe. The museum's collection includes more than 20,000 works of art from emerging and established artists of the Southwest and beyond.

4. The first flight across the continental United States was completed on November 22, 1912, by Calbraith Perry Rodgers. The 4,321-mile journey began in Sheepshead Bay, New York, and ended in Pasadena, California.

5. The New Mexico state bird, the roadrunner, was adopted on November 22, 1949. The roadrunner is known for its distinctive appearance and quick running speed, which can reach up to 20 miles per hour.