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November 8, 1909 – The first Hupmobile test drive
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November 7, 1980 – The death of Steve McQueen
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November 6, 1998 – MotorCities National Heritage Area is established
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November 5, 1918 – Henry Ford loses US Senate election
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October 31, 1957 – Toyota establishes American headquarters
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October 27, 1957 – Buck Baker becomes first consecutive NASCAR champion
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October 26, 1926 – E.L Cord acquires Duesenberg
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October 25, 1975 – Evel Knievel’s longest jump
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November 10, 1885 – The first motorcycle ride
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November 7, 1980 – The death of Steve McQueen
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November 6, 1998 – MotorCities National Heritage Area is established
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April 15, 1964 – Who bought the first Mustang?
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April 5, 1951 – Dean Kamen, Segway inventor, is born
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