1918⚡ Event
Armistice of 11 November 1918
The Armistice of Compiègne was signed by the Allies and Germany, bringing an end to World War I.
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What Happened on November 11?
Browse 16 historical entries recorded for November 11 — 6 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on November 11(6)
1960⚡ Event
1960 South Vietnamese coup attempt
A coup attempt by the Army of the Republic of Vietnam against President Ngô Đình Diệm was crushed after he falsely promised reform, allowing loyalists to rescue him.
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1965⚡ Event
Rhodesia declares independence
Rhodesia, led by Prime Minister Ian Smith, unilaterally declared independence from the United Kingdom.
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1975⚡ Event
1975 Australian constitutional crisis
During a constitutional crisis, Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismissed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's government and dissolved the Parliament of Australia for a double-dissolution election.
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1999⚡ Event
House of Lords Act 1999
The House of Lords Act was given royal assent, removing most hereditary peers from the British House of Lords.
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2008⚡ Event
Maldives Presidential Succession
After 30 years in power, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was succeeded by Mohamed Nasheed as president of the Maldives.
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Birthdays on November 11(5)
Deaths on November 11(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Victor Bailey
Victor Bailey was an American singer and bass player.
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2017🕊️ Death
Chiquito de la Calzada
Chiquito de la Calzada was a Spanish singer, actor, and comedian.
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2021🕊️ Death
F. W. de Klerk
F. W. de Klerk was a South African lawyer and politician who served as State President. He was a Nobel Prize laureate.
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2024🕊️ Death
John Robinson
John Robinson was an American football player and coach.
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November 11 in History
November 11 is home to 16 recorded historical entries in our collection: 6 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on November 11
Examples currently recorded for November 11 include Armistice of 11 November 1918 (1918), 1960 South Vietnamese coup attempt (1960), Rhodesia declares independence (1965). View all events →
Birthdays on November 11
People recorded as born on November 11 include Tye Sheridan, Liudmila Samsonova, X González. View all birthdays →
Deaths on November 11
Remembered figures who died on November 11 include Victor Bailey, Chiquito de la Calzada, F. W. de Klerk. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 11?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 16 entries for November 11: 6 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for November 11?
- One event currently recorded for November 11 is: Armistice of 11 November 1918.
- Who was born on November 11?
- People recorded as born on November 11 include Tye Sheridan, Liudmila Samsonova, X González.
- How many historical events are recorded for November 11?
- The current DayFacts collection records 6 historical events for November 11.
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