18 significant historical events occurred on November 11. November 11 is known for marking the end of major military conflicts in the 20th century. Notably, the Armistice of Compiègne was signed on this day in 1918, ending World War I hostilities. It also saw the conclusion of the Angolan War of Independence in 1975. Due to its association with the end of warfare, November 11 is a day of remembrance in many countries.
27 famous birthdays on November 11
Including Alfred Fried, Abul Kalam Azad, Carlos Fuentes
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density17th Century
1 event1673 battle where Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under John Sobieski defeated Ottoman Empire forces under Hussain Pasha
18th Century
2 events19th Century
3 events20th Century
9 eventsNovember 11th, 1919 attack by American Legionnaires on the Centralia IWW hall, and the violence that followed
21st Century
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