November 8, 1950, Army CPL Paul C. Farmer from Whitley County died fighting in the Korean War.
November 8, 1951, Army PVY Emanuel R. Merida from Knox County died fighting in the Korean War.
November 8, 1968, Marine Corps PFC Floyd A. Stinson from Lexington died fighting in the Vietnam War.
Kentucky Trivia: In 2016, the Republicans won the House for the first time since 1920. They have controlled the Senate since 2000. “Supermajority” may not accurately describe their stronghold in Frankfort. The current tally is Senate 30-7—House 80-20.