1. On November 3, 1818, the Alabama Territory held its first constitutional convention in Huntsville, with delegates gathering to draft a constitution for the proposed state of Alabama. This document served as the foundation for the state's government, which was established two years later when Alabama became the 22nd state in the Union.

2. The University of Alabama was founded on November 3, 1831, when the state legislature passed an act to establish a public university in Tuscaloosa. The University of Alabama would become the oldest and largest public university in the state, with a rich history and a commitment to excellence in academics, athletics, and community engagement.

3. In 1903, on November 3, the Birmingham-Huntsville Tornado struck central Alabama, killing 38 people and injuring dozens more. The tornado remains one of the deadliest in Alabama history, and served as a catalyst for improved weather forecasting and emergency response measures.

4. November 3, 1964, marked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement in Alabama, with the re-election of Governor George Wallace, who had famously "stood in the schoolhouse door" at the University of Alabama in 1963 to prevent the enrollment of two African American students. Wallace's campaign was built on segregationist rhetoric, and his victory served as a reminder of the deep-seated racism and injustice that still existed in the state.

5. On November 3, 1998, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment to officially recognize the state's unique role in the space program, including contributions to the development of rockets and other space technology. The amendment acknowledged Alabama's significant ties to NASA and the space industry, and celebrated the state's scientific and technological achievements.