| November 3, 1757 |
Because of increased tensions due to the French and Indian War, Georgia signs a peace treaty with the Creek Indians.
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Creek Indians |
| November 3, 1789 |
First General Assembly held in Georgia under the new state constitution
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| November 3, 1847 |
George Washington Towns begins term as governor of Georgia
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Governors of Georgia, 1801-1900
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| November 3, 1884 |
The Atlanta Constitution becomes a true daily paper when it publishes its first Monday edition.
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| November 3, 1909 |
The New York-to-Atlanta road race culminates on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. |
| November 3, 1914 |
Carl Vinson wins election to the U. S. House of Representatives, becoming the youngest Congressman in American history
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Carl Vinson, Father of the Two Ocean Navy
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| November 3, 1926 |
Amidst a growing scandal (he is later exonerated) Ty Cobb resigns as manager of the Detroit Tigers |
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Ty Cobb |
| November 3, 1964 |
Georgia is one of six states whose electoral votes are won by Barry Goldwater. Lyndon Johnson wins by a landslide. Georgia objected to much of Johnson's "Great Society" plans.
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| November 3, 1964 |
Georgia, along with other southern states, vote for Republican candidate Barry Goldwater. It is the first time this happened since the Republican Party was founded.
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| November 3, 1970 |
Carter defeats Republican Hal Suit in race for governor. Lester Maddox, who was the pro-segregation governor preceding Carter, becomes Lieutenant Governor
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Jimmy Carter |
| November 3, 1992 |
Georgia lottery is approved by the voters |
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Georgia Lottery |
| November 3, 1992 |
William Clinton wins Georgia, with George Bush second and Ross Perot third; Wyche Fowler wins the popular vote for U. S. Senate, but fails to gain the required majority, forcing a run-off against Paul Coverdell. Cynthia McKinney is elected to become the first black woman to serve in the U. S. House of Representatives from the state of Georgia.
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Paul Coverdell |
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Cynthia McKinney |
| November 3, 1998 |
Georgia elects Democrat Roy Barnes Governor and Paul Coverdale as Senator
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