November 11

November 11: This Day in History

• 1620— The Mayflower Compact was signed by the Pilgrim settlers aboard the Mayflower, establishing a framework for self-governance in the New World.
• 1889— Washington was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state of the United States.
• 1918— World War I ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when the Armistice was signed, ending four years of fighting.
• 1921— The Unknown Soldier was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in a ceremony honoring all unidentified war dead.
• 1965— Rhodesia issued a Unilateral Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom, refusing to accept majority rule.

Famous Birthdays on November 11

• Leonardo DiCaprio (1974) — academy award-winning actor
• Demi Moore (1962) — actress and producer
• Kurt Vonnegut (1922) — author of slaughterhouse-five
• Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821) — russian novelist who wrote crime and punishment
• Calista Flockhart (1964) — actress known for ally mcbeal

What Happens on November 11?

Did You Know? November 11 Fun Facts

• In some years, Veterans Day coincides with the date numerically matching 11/11 — a pattern that is considered a moment of good luck in many cultures.
• The two-minute silence observed on November 11 in Commonwealth nations originated in South Africa and was adopted by the UK in 1919.

Count Down to Events on November 11

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