Historic Event
Nov 8 German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen produces and detects electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range today known as X-rays or Röntgen rays
Nobel Prize
Nov 27 Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel's will establishes the Nobel Prize
1st Car Race in America
Nov 28 America's 1st auto race organised by the "Chicago Times-Herald" - Chicago to Evanston and back; 6 cars, 55 miles, Frank Duryea wins averaging 7 MPH