TODAY’S ‘FIVE’ STARTING POINTS

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• Today is Friday, Nov. 4th, 2022., the 308th day of 2022. 57 days to 2023

• Forecast from the KIVA Weather Station: SUNNY H: 50F. L: 37F.

• Today’s Chronological Reading of the Bible in a Year

TODAY’S ‘FIVE’ HISTORY MOMENTS

• In 1980, Republican Ronald Reagan won the White House as he defeated President Jimmy Carter substantially.

• Five years ago: China's rubber-stamp legislature made it a criminal offense to disrespect the country's national anthem, punishable by up to three years in prison; the move came amid rising nationalist appeals from the ruling Communist Party. Saudi Arabian authorities began a wave of arrests of dozens of the country's most powerful princes, military officers, businessmen, and government ministers in a purported anti-corruption sweep; they included potential rivals or critics of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

• On Nov. 4, 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated by a right-wing Israeli minutes after attending a festive peace rally.

• In 1991, Ronald Reagan opened his presidential library in Simi Valley, California; attending were President George H.W. Bush and former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Gerald R. Ford, and Richard Nixon — the first-ever gathering of five past and present U.S. chief executives.

• In 2008, Democrat Barack Obama was elected the first Black president of the United States, defeating Republican John McCain. California voters approved Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriage, overturning a state Supreme Court decision that gave gay couples the right to wed just months earlier.

TODAY’S ‘FIVE’ ENTERTAINMENT MOMENTS

• In 1974, Elton John released his "Greatest Hits" album.

• On Nov. 4, 1963, The Beatles performed for the Queen Mother in London. This was when John Lennon commented that people in the cheap seats could clap and the rest could rattle their jewelry.

• In 1978, the band Boston played the city of Boston for the first time in a sold-out show.

• In 1984, Prince launched his Purple Rain tour in Detroit.

• In 1989, Roxette hit number one with "Listen To Your Heart." It was the first number-one song to be available only on cassette.

TODAY’S ‘FIVE’ NOTEWORTHY BIRTHDAYS

• Actor Matthew McConaughey is 53.

• Actor Loretta Swit is 85.

• Former first lady Laura Bush is 76.

• Actor Ralph Macchio is 61.

• Rapper-producer Sean "Puffy" Combs is 53.

TODAY’S POLL QUESTION - THE ROCK OF TALK

Early Voting Higher Than in Past U.S. Midterms

• 41% of registered voters plan to vote early, up from 34% in the 2018 midterms

• More than twice as many plans to vote in person than by absentee ballot

• Democrats are more likely than Republicans to vote early