November 11

    What happened on November 11 in history

    6 events fall on November 11, from 1620 to 1975. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 11

    1. 1620

      The Mayflower Compact is signed

      Passengers agree a framework of self-government before landing.

      Read about Mayflower Landing at Plymouth RockPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1620

      The Mayflower Compact

      Passengers sign an agreement to govern themselves before landing.

      Read about Mayflower Landing at Plymouth RockPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1889

      Washington becomes a state

      It enters the Union as the forty-second state.

      Read about Eiffel Tower Construction for World's FairPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1918

      The Armistice

      Fighting on the Western Front stops at eleven in the morning.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1965

      Rhodesia declares independence

      The white minority government breaks unilaterally from Britain.

      Read about Gateway Arch Under Construction, St. LouisPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1975

      Angola becomes independent

      Portuguese rule ends and civil war begins.

      Play the 20th century round

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