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Historical Events on November 11

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.

Total Events
18
Time Span
16732025
Categories
4
Top Category
war
8 events

27 famous birthdays on November 11

Including Alfred Fried, Abul Kalam Azad, Carlos Fuentes

Event Distribution by Century

Darker = Higher Density
17th C.21st C.

17th Century

1 event
war

1673 battle where Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under John Sobieski defeated Ottoman Empire forces under Hussain Pasha

18th Century

2 events
war

1778 British and Iroquois attack during the American Revolutionary War

politics

1794 treaty between the United States and Iroquois

19th Century

3 events
politics

1807 treaty between France and Holland

war

Central American military event

war

1899 battle U.S. vs. Filipinos

20th Century

9 events
politics

1903 treaty between Bolivia and Brazil

war

Hundred Days Offensive — 1918 military campaign during World War I

war

Armistice of Compiègne — armistice during First World War between Allies and Germany

general

November 11th, 1919 attack by American Legionnaires on the Centralia IWW hall, and the violence that followed

politics

Communal riots occurred in Bihar from 24 October to 11 November 1946,

general

Coup d'état in Brazil

war

Angolan War of Independence — conflict in Angola between 1961 and 1975

general

Mass killing in Sri Lanka

general

Mass shooting in England

21st Century

3 events
war

Naval battle of Operation Enduring Freedom

disaster

Earthquake in Myanmar

general

Suicide bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan

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