Today In History: November 11, World War I Armistice Signed

Today is Monday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2024. There are 50 days left in the year. Today is Veterans Day. Today in history: On Nov. 11, 1918, fighting in World War I ended as the Allies and Germany signed an armistice aboard a railroad car in the Forest of Compiègne (kohm-PYEHN’-yeh) in northern France. Also on this date: In 1620, 41 Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, anchored off Massachusetts, signed the Mayflower Compact, calling for a “civil body politick, for our better ordering and preservation.” Related Articles Today in History: November 10, “Sesame Street” debuts Today in History: November 9, Berlin Wall falls after 28 years Today in History: November 8, thousands flee wildfire that destroys Northern California community Today in History: November 7, Magic Johnson announces he has HIV 4 ways in which Donald Trump’s election was historic In 1921, the remains of an unidentified American service member were interred in a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in a ceremony presided over by President Warren G.

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