1894
Dietrich von Choltitz, General of the German Army during World War II (died 1966)
Dietrich von Choltitz, General of the German Army during World War II (died 1966)
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2000
Eric Morley, English television host, founded Miss World (born 1918)
Eric Morley, English television host, founded Miss World (born 1918)
1985
At age 22, Garry Kasparov became the then-youngest World Chess Champion by defeating then-champion Anatoly Karpov.
At age 22, Garry Kasparov became the then-youngest World Chess Champion by defeating then-champion Anatoly Karpov.
1939
World War II: A covert Sicherheitsdienst operation captured two British agents of the Secret Intelligence Service near…
World War II: A covert Sicherheitsdienst operation captured two British agents of the Secret Intelligence Service near Venlo in the Netherlands.
1999
World Anti-Doping Agency is formed in Lausanne.
World Anti-Doping Agency is formed in Lausanne.
1945
Heavy fighting in Surabaya between Indonesian nationalists and returning colonialists after World War II, today…
Heavy fighting in Surabaya between Indonesian nationalists and returning colonialists after World War II, today celebrated as Heroes' Day (Hari Pahlawan).
1942
World War II: France's zone libre is occupied by German forces in Case Anton.
World War II: France's zone libre is occupied by German forces in Case Anton.
1940
World War II: The German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis captures top secret British mail from the Automedon, and sends it…
World War II: The German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis captures top secret British mail from the Automedon, and sends it to Japan.
1919
The Industrial Workers of the World attack an Armistice Day parade in Centralia, Washington, ultimately resulting in…
The Industrial Workers of the World attack an Armistice Day parade in Centralia, Washington, ultimately resulting in the deaths of five people.
1918
World War I: Germany signs an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car in the forest of Compiègne.
World War I: Germany signs an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car in the forest of Compiègne.
1918
Henry Gunther, American soldier, believed to be the last man killed in World War I (born 1895)
Henry Gunther, American soldier, believed to be the last man killed in World War I (born 1895)
1918
George Lawrence Price, Canadian soldier, last casualty of the British Empire of World War I (born 1892)
George Lawrence Price, Canadian soldier, last casualty of the British Empire of World War I (born 1892)
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End of World War I-related observances: Armistice Day (France, Belgium and Serbia)
End of World War I-related observances: Armistice Day (France, Belgium and Serbia)
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End of World War I-related observances: National Independence Day (Poland), commemorates the anniversary of Poland's…
End of World War I-related observances: National Independence Day (Poland), commemorates the anniversary of Poland's assumption of independent statehood in 1918
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End of World War I-related observances: Remembrance Day (United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations, including…
End of World War I-related observances: Remembrance Day (United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations, including Australia and Canada)
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End of World War I-related observances: Veterans Day, called Armistice Day until 1954, when it was rededicated to…
End of World War I-related observances: Veterans Day, called Armistice Day until 1954, when it was rededicated to honor American military (Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force) veterans. (United States)
2003
Shanghai Transrapid sets a new world speed record of 501 kilometres per hour (311 mph) for commercial railway systems,…
Shanghai Transrapid sets a new world speed record of 501 kilometres per hour (311 mph) for commercial railway systems, which remains the fastest for unmodified commercial rail vehicles.