On this day in history
November 11
American
1620The Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact off Cape Cod, the first agreement for self government in America.
The Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact off Cape Cod, the first agreement for self government in America.
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1921The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery.
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World
1918The guns fall silent at 11 a m as Germany signs the armistice, ending World War I after four years and 16 mill…
The guns fall silent at 11 a m as Germany signs the armistice, ending World War I after four years and 16 million dead.
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1918Poland regains independence after 123 years of partition, with Jozef Pilsudski taking power in Warsaw.
Poland regains independence after 123 years of partition, with Jozef Pilsudski taking power in Warsaw.
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1965White ruled Rhodesia declares unilateral independence from Britain rather than accept Black majority rule.
White ruled Rhodesia declares unilateral independence from Britain rather than accept Black majority rule.
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2004Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat dies in a French hospital after weeks of mysterious illness.
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat dies in a French hospital after weeks of mysterious illness.
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