1917-October Revolution in Russia; Lenin and the Bolsheviks seize power, capture the Winter Palace and overthrow the Provisional Government [OS Oct 25]
1931-Chinese Soviet Republic, covering parts of 18 provinces and 4 counties under Communist Party control, is proclaimed by leaders Mao Zedong and Zhu De
2000-Controversial U.S. presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore is inconclusive; the result in Bush's favor is eventually decided by the Supreme Court
2020-Former Vice President Joe Biden is declared the winner of the US presidential race four days after the U.S. election, defeating sitting President Donald Trump. Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman and first woman of color elected vice president.