November 11: What Happened on This Day in History
November 11th marks the 315th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 316th in case of leap years). There are 50 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on November 11th in history, famous birthdays on November 11th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to November 11.
What happened on November 11?
Here's what happened on November 11th in history:
- 2020: Typhoon Vamco makes landfall in Luzon and several offshore islands, killing 67 people. The storm causes the worst floods in the region since Typhoon Ketsana in 2009.[12]
- 2011: Arab Spring
- 2010: The G-20 leaders summit takes place in Seoul, marking the first time a non-G8 country hosts the international economic forum. World leaders gather to discuss global economic policies and cooperation.
- 2004: Mary McAleese was inaugurated for her second consecutive term as the President of Ireland, continuing her leadership of the nation.
- 2001: Mark McGwire, the legendary first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, declines a lucrative two-year, US$30 million contract extension and announces his retirement from professional baseball, marking the end of a remarkable career.
- 1999: A devastating structural failure occurs in Foggia, Italy, when a six-story apartment building collapses, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 60 residents' lives. This catastrophic event highlights critical concerns about building safety, construction standards, and urban infrastructure in the region.
- 1996: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher John Smoltz was awarded the National League Cy Young Award, recognizing him as the best pitcher in the National League for the 1996 baseball season.
- 1993: Pope John Paul II was hospitalized for two days due to a fractured shoulder, highlighting the pontiff's advancing age and occasional health challenges.
- 1973: David 'Stringbean' Akeman, a renowned American banjo player who was born in 1915, passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in traditional American folk and country music.
- 1972: On November 11, 1972, the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the significant psychological threshold of 1,000 points for the first time, marking a pivotal moment in financial market history and signaling growing economic confidence in the United States.
What famous birthdays are on November 11?
On November 11th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Leonardo DiCaprio (1974)American actor who starred in the film "titanic", which was the greatest commercial and popular success of all time.
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Stanley Tucci (1960)Stanley tucci is a versatile actor known for his roles in films such as the devil wears prada, the hunger games, and the lovely bones.
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Bibi Andersson (1935)Bibi andersson was a swedish actress known for her collaborations with director ingmar bergman, including her role in the film 'persona'.
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Who died on November 11?
On November 11th the following celebrities died:
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Robert Vaughn (2016)Robert vaughn was an american actor and director, best known for his role as napoleon solo in the tv series the man from u.n.
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- Kawena Liliuokalani (1917)
Kawena Liliuokalani was the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii and a prominent figure in Hawaiian history.
- Saren Kierkegaard (1855)
Danish existentialist philosopher known for his profound writings on faith and ethics.
What day of the year is November 11?
November 11th marks the 315th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 316th in case of leap years).
There are 50 days remaining until the end of the year.
November 11th is the 11th day of the month of November.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day November 11?
The zodiac sign associated with November 11th is Scorpio according to the Western Zodiac.
