1918
War & Conflict
World War I Armistice
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the armistice ending World War I took effect. The 'war to end all wars' had killed over 17 million people and reshaped the world.
On This Day in History
1620
Politics
Mayflower Compact Signed
Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower signed the Mayflower Compact in Provincetown Harbor, establishing a framework for self-government. The document is considered a precursor to the US Constitution.
1973
Politics
Egypt-Israel Ceasefire
Egypt and Israel signed a ceasefire agreement, ending the Yom Kippur War. The agreement, mediated by Henry Kissinger, was the first direct agreement between the two countries.
1880
Culture
Ned Kelly Hanged
Australian outlaw Ned Kelly was hanged at Melbourne Gaol at age 25. His last words, reportedly 'Such is life,' and his homemade armor suit made him Australia's most famous bushranger.
1675
Science
Leibniz Introduces Integral Calculus
German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz demonstrated integral calculus for the first time. His notation system, rather than Newton's, became the standard used in mathematics today.
2000
Disaster
Kaprun Tunnel Fire
A funicular train caught fire inside a tunnel in Kaprun, Austria, killing 155 people. The disaster was one of the worst skiing-related tragedies in history.
1918
Politics
Poland Regains Independence
Poland regained its independence after 123 years of partition between Russia, Prussia, and Austria. November 11 is celebrated as Polish Independence Day.