@rh18bold:Today in History

Today is Tuesday, November 6, the 310th day of 2007. There are 55 days left in the year.

On this date

In 1860, former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln defeated three other candidates for the US presidency: John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.

In 1962, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning South Africa for its apartheid policies and recommending that member states apply economic sanctions.

In 1999, Australians voted by 55 to 45 percent to reject a constitutional referendum to set up a republic and replace the British monarch as head of state.

Thought for Today

"The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age." — Lucille Ball, American actress-comedian (1911-1989).