November 11th Veteran's Day, U.S Remembrance Day, UK, Canada (Alberta)
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What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
For Those With Birthdays 11th November or looking for specific year these years are Included on this date 1918, 1921, 1923, 1926, 1931, 1933, 1940, 1944, 1953, 1954, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1973, 1975, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2000, 2001, 2004, Born This Day,
U.S.
1933 U.S.A. Dust Bowl
11th November, 1933: Strong winds strip the topsoil from the drought affected farms of South Dakota and within two days, dust from the storm had reached all the way to Albany, New York. This was just one of a number of winds that took topsoil from farmland due to the soil turning into dust through severe drought ( Known as the Dust Bowl Years ) Many changes in farming practices were learnt from these periods of time including introduction of hedges and other soil conservation techniques . The number and severity of dust storms increased over the next two years as the severe drought continued turning 100,000,000 acres of previously fertile farming land into dust bowls forcing farmers and their families to leave their land. The worst effected states were Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, South Dakota and Kansas.
1933 U.S.A. Dust Bowl
11th November, 1933: Strong winds strip the topsoil from the drought affected farms of South Dakota and within two days, dust from the storm had reached all the way to Albany, New York. This was just one of a number of winds that took topsoil from farmland due to the soil turning into dust through severe drought ( Known as the Dust Bowl Years ) Many changes in farming practices were learnt from these periods of time including introduction of hedges and other soil conservation techniques . The number and severity of dust storms increased over the next two years as the severe drought continued turning 100,000,000 acres of previously fertile farming land into dust bowls forcing farmers and their families to leave their land. The worst effected states were Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, South Dakota and Kansas.
Germany
1918 Germany Armistice Agreement
11th November, 1918: Germany facing invasion from the allies and with poor supplies of food and weapons signs armistice agreement with the allies bringing to and end World War I.
1918 Germany Armistice Agreement
11th November, 1918: Germany facing invasion from the allies and with poor supplies of food and weapons signs armistice agreement with the allies bringing to and end World War I.
U.S.
1921 U.S.A. Tomb of the Unknowns
11th November, 1921: President Warren G. Harding dedicates the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier a white marble sarcophagus in Arlington National Cemetery with the inscription "HERE RESTS IN HONORED GLORY AN AMERICAN SOLDIER KNOWN BUT TO GOD".
1921 U.S.A. Tomb of the Unknowns
11th November, 1921: President Warren G. Harding dedicates the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier a white marble sarcophagus in Arlington National Cemetery with the inscription "HERE RESTS IN HONORED GLORY AN AMERICAN SOLDIER KNOWN BUT TO GOD".
U.S.
1923 U.S.A. Tax Decreases
11th November, 1923: Effort was being made by Congress to reduce the nation’s tax assessment for the following year. This possible tax reduction was expected to be as high as $323,000,000. This new bill was scheduled to be submitted soon .
1923 U.S.A. Tax Decreases
11th November, 1923: Effort was being made by Congress to reduce the nation’s tax assessment for the following year. This possible tax reduction was expected to be as high as $323,000,000. This new bill was scheduled to be submitted soon .
U.S.
1926 U.S.A. U.S. Route 66
11th November, 1926: U.S. Route 66 running for 2,448 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles is established
1926 U.S.A. U.S. Route 66
11th November, 1926: U.S. Route 66 running for 2,448 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles is established
China
1931 China Japan
11th November, 1931: A new crew of Japanese troops was needed in Manchuria. At the same time, China threatened to increase its army if the League of Nations did not resolve disputes that affected this region .
1931 China Japan
11th November, 1931: A new crew of Japanese troops was needed in Manchuria. At the same time, China threatened to increase its army if the League of Nations did not resolve disputes that affected this region .
U.S.
1940 U.S.A. Armistice Day Storm
11th November, 1940: An early season blizzard beginning on Armistice Day and the next day creates havoc when it drops up to 27 inches of snow and with winds up to 80 MPH causing massive snowdrifts across the midwest states including Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Because it was so early in the season many areas and people were not prepared and with communications and Transportation failing the death toll was a staggering 154 making it one of the most deadly storms recorded.
1940 U.S.A. Armistice Day Storm
11th November, 1940: An early season blizzard beginning on Armistice Day and the next day creates havoc when it drops up to 27 inches of snow and with winds up to 80 MPH causing massive snowdrifts across the midwest states including Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Because it was so early in the season many areas and people were not prepared and with communications and Transportation failing the death toll was a staggering 154 making it one of the most deadly storms recorded.
Germany
1944 World War II Metz
11th November, 1944: American forces moved further into the Metz area towards the Nied River, which is located in France Germany. German forces were strengthening at approximately the same rate .
1944 World War II Metz
11th November, 1944: American forces moved further into the Metz area towards the Nied River, which is located in France Germany. German forces were strengthening at approximately the same rate .
U.S.
1953 U.S.A. Armistice Day
11th November, 1953: Americans took part in another celebration of Armistice Day, which marked the anniversary of the end date of World War I. This was the last of the official Armistice Days in the United States. The following year (1954), this holiday became Veteran’s Day, and has become a holiday to honor all war heroes living or dead. It has been celebrated year after year since then.
1953 U.S.A. Armistice Day
11th November, 1953: Americans took part in another celebration of Armistice Day, which marked the anniversary of the end date of World War I. This was the last of the official Armistice Days in the United States. The following year (1954), this holiday became Veteran’s Day, and has become a holiday to honor all war heroes living or dead. It has been celebrated year after year since then.
U.S.
1954 U.S.A. Veteran’s Day
11th November, 1954: This is the first time ever that the Veteran’s Day was declared a national celebration.
1954 U.S.A. Veteran’s Day
11th November, 1954: This is the first time ever that the Veteran’s Day was declared a national celebration.
UK
1954 Great Britain Pensioners Revolt
11th November, 1954: Thousands of Pensioners take part in a rally in London calling for an increase in their pensions of 17s 6d ( 87p )taking a single persons pension to £2 10s per week .
1954 Great Britain Pensioners Revolt
11th November, 1954: Thousands of Pensioners take part in a rally in London calling for an increase in their pensions of 17s 6d ( 87p )taking a single persons pension to £2 10s per week .
Argentina
1962 Argentina Oil Contracts
11th November, 1962 : Relations between Argentina and America had weakened. The main cause of this deterioration in diplomacy was the U.S. attempt to end oil contracts made with this country.
1962 Argentina Oil Contracts
11th November, 1962 : Relations between Argentina and America had weakened. The main cause of this deterioration in diplomacy was the U.S. attempt to end oil contracts made with this country.
Rhodesia / Zimbabwe
1965 Rhodesia Independence
11th November, 1965 : Mr Smith has made a Unilateral Declaration of Independence from Great Britain stating he is not willing to agree to the terms offered by Harold Wilson which included of giving the black majority population a fair share of power.
1965 Rhodesia Independence
11th November, 1965 : Mr Smith has made a Unilateral Declaration of Independence from Great Britain stating he is not willing to agree to the terms offered by Harold Wilson which included of giving the black majority population a fair share of power.
U.S.
1966 U.S.A. Gemini
11th November, 1966: The spaceship Gemini was scheduled to launch at 3:46 EST from Cape Kennedy (present-day Cape Canaveral). The 12 astronauts on board were expected to carry out a four-day voyage.
1966 U.S.A. Gemini
11th November, 1966: The spaceship Gemini was scheduled to launch at 3:46 EST from Cape Kennedy (present-day Cape Canaveral). The 12 astronauts on board were expected to carry out a four-day voyage.
Egypt
1973 Middle East Peace Treaty
11th November, 1973: After quite a lengthy series of debate, Israel and Egypt finally signed a peace treaty. This particular document required cease-fire with the Suez Canal war zone. This was the first agreement signed between Israel and Arabs in 24 years.
1973 Middle East Peace Treaty
11th November, 1973: After quite a lengthy series of debate, Israel and Egypt finally signed a peace treaty. This particular document required cease-fire with the Suez Canal war zone. This was the first agreement signed between Israel and Arabs in 24 years.
Chili
1973 Chile World Cup
11th November, 1973: The Soviet Union refuses to play a World Cup Soccer match against the Chilean football team on November 21 if the match is held in Santiago. The International Football Federation had given the Soviets until the 11th November to decide whether they would play the game and the Federation disqualified the Soviet team from further participation in the World Cup .
1973 Chile World Cup
11th November, 1973: The Soviet Union refuses to play a World Cup Soccer match against the Chilean football team on November 21 if the match is held in Santiago. The International Football Federation had given the Soviets until the 11th November to decide whether they would play the game and the Federation disqualified the Soviet team from further participation in the World Cup .
Angola
1975 Angola Independence
11th November, 1975: The southern African state of Angola gains independence from former colonial power Portugal.
1975 Angola Independence
11th November, 1975: The southern African state of Angola gains independence from former colonial power Portugal.
U.S.
1985 U.S.A. Plane Crash
11th November, 1985: Two private planes collided into New York suburb homes. Five residential buildings started on fire and at least five people were killed .
1985 U.S.A. Plane Crash
11th November, 1985: Two private planes collided into New York suburb homes. Five residential buildings started on fire and at least five people were killed .
U.S.
1987 U.S.A. Irises
11th November, 1987: Sotheby's ( U.S.A. ) sell the painting "Irises" by Vincent Van Gogh for the record price of $49m a world record for a work of art.
1987 U.S.A. Irises
11th November, 1987: Sotheby's ( U.S.A. ) sell the painting "Irises" by Vincent Van Gogh for the record price of $49m a world record for a work of art.
UK
1989 England Jaguar
11th November, 1989: Jaguar becomes a subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company.
1989 England Jaguar
11th November, 1989: Jaguar becomes a subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company.
Morocco
1990 Morocco Persian Gulf
11th November, 1990: The Morocco King Hassan requested than an emergency meeting be held. He invited prominent Arab leaders of the world to attend. The purpose of this summit was to discuss issues pertaining to the Persian Gulf crisis. One of the most pressing matters concerned the resistance of Saddam Hussein. He refused to remove his troops from Kuwait at the time. These peace talks were scheduled in order to avoid all-out war, which unfortunately happened anyway .
1990 Morocco Persian Gulf
11th November, 1990: The Morocco King Hassan requested than an emergency meeting be held. He invited prominent Arab leaders of the world to attend. The purpose of this summit was to discuss issues pertaining to the Persian Gulf crisis. One of the most pressing matters concerned the resistance of Saddam Hussein. He refused to remove his troops from Kuwait at the time. These peace talks were scheduled in order to avoid all-out war, which unfortunately happened anyway .
UK
1992 England Women Priests
11th November, 1992: Church of England votes to allow the ordination of women priests .
1992 England Women Priests
11th November, 1992: Church of England votes to allow the ordination of women priests .
Austria
2000 Austria Cable Car Fire
11th November, 2000: A cable car taking skiers up to a glacier in Austria catches fire as it passes through a mountain tunnel and 156 people die. The fire was caused by an illegal space heater in the cable car.
2000 Austria Cable Car Fire
11th November, 2000: A cable car taking skiers up to a glacier in Austria catches fire as it passes through a mountain tunnel and 156 people die. The fire was caused by an illegal space heater in the cable car.
U.S.
2001 U.S.A. El-Qaida
11th November, 2001: Jerry Falwell expressed his point of view regarding how to deal with el-Qaida (el-Qaeda) terrorist lead Osama Bin Laden. In his own way, Falwell made it clear that Bin Laden deserved a chance at heaven, but he no longer deserved a chance on earth. He was one of the main instigators of the events of 9/11/2001 that lead to the destruction of two World Trade Center towers. Bin Laden was still on the loose when Falwell spoke out about him in November of this year.
2001 U.S.A. El-Qaida
11th November, 2001: Jerry Falwell expressed his point of view regarding how to deal with el-Qaida (el-Qaeda) terrorist lead Osama Bin Laden. In his own way, Falwell made it clear that Bin Laden deserved a chance at heaven, but he no longer deserved a chance on earth. He was one of the main instigators of the events of 9/11/2001 that lead to the destruction of two World Trade Center towers. Bin Laden was still on the loose when Falwell spoke out about him in November of this year.
Palestine
2004 Palestine Yasser Arafat
11th November, 2004: Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat dies in hospital in Paris, France.
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2004 Palestine Yasser Arafat
11th November, 2004: Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat dies in hospital in Paris, France.
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