November 11 in History

Succeeds as Emperor, only has effective rule of Britain & Gaul

Succeeds as Emperor, only has effective rule of Britain & Gaul

Succeeds as Emperor, only has effective rule of Britain & Gaul

Elected to succeed Philip of Swabia

The 4th Lateran Council is considered by the Catholic Church to have been the twelfth ecumenical council and is sometimes called the "Great Council" or "General Council of Lateran" due to the presence of seventy-one patriarchs and metropolitan bishops, four hundred and twelve bishops, and nine hundred abbots and priors together with representatives of several monarchs

Holds the 4th Lateran Council, defines the doctrine of the Eucharist. Catholic women over 12 should make their confession & recieve Communion at Easter. Catholic men over 15 should make their confession & recieve Communion at Easter. The Council confirmed the elevation of Frederick II as Holy Roman Emperor

Named by the King's council (barons who had remained loyal to King John in the First Barons War) to serve as both regent of Henry III & regent of the kingdom

Pope Leo X confers "Fidei Defensor" on Henry VIII, used today by the monarchy. Awarded "Defender of the Faith" for his "Defence of the Seven Sacraments" by Leo X

Pope Leo X confers the title "Fidei Defensor" on Henry VIII

Uses the stars absent parallax to place it beyond the Moon.

Observes a new star in Cassiopeia and records its changing brightness.

On the orders of the Earl of Northampton, the bodies of Percy and Catesby were exhumed, and their heads displayed on spikes at the side of the Parliament House

Under the Treaty of Zsitiva-Torok Transylvania remains under Ottoman suzerainty

Transylvania is still nominally under Ottoman suzerainty. The Treaty ends war between the Habsburgs & Ottomans in Hungary. The Emperor no longer needs to pay tribute to the Sultan. Ends the Long War

The Lords ordered Strafford into custody after the Commons delivered its impeachment accusation.

The Commons impeaches Strafford for high treason and attacks his conduct of government.

Pym moves rapidly to impeach Strafford as the principal architect of arbitrary government.

Charles orders Royalist troops to attack Parliament's outpost at Brentford.

Charles orders Royalist troops to attack Parliament's outpost at Brentford.

Hosted by the Governor of Carisbrooke Castle

Escapes to the Isle of Wight

French forces under the campaign command associated with Duras secure Mannheim after the fall of Philippsburg.

Elected again as Member of Parliament for the University of Cambridge.

George II is buried in Westminster Abbey

Louis XVI used his suspensive veto against legislation targeting émigrés, intensifying suspicion of the monarchy's political intentions.

Suspends Habeus Corpus because of fears of Jacobinism & the French revolution

Succeeds James Simpson as commander of the British army in Crimea after the fall of southern Sevastopol.

Discovers Livingstone & makes the statement "Dr Livingstone I presume"

Meets Stanley on Lake Tanganyika who makes the statement, "Dr Livingstone I presume"

Discovers Livingstone & makes the statement "Dr Livingstone I presume"

The Barne party passes the previous furthest south mark,set by Carsten Borchgrevink in 1900 at 78 degrees 50S, a record which they held briefly until the southern party itself passed it on its way to an eventual 82 degrees 17S

The first significant milestone was passed on 11 November, when a supporting party passed Borchgrevinks Farthest South record of 78 degrees 50 mins

Representitives in the Church of St Spyridon vote that Samos unite with Greece

Fisher refuses to delay the South Atlantic force and requires the battlecruisers to sail even with workmen still aboard.

Invincible and Inflexible leave Devonport under Sturdee on the mission Fisher had organised after Coronel.

Mackensens Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners

Mackensens Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners

The Russian First Army is heavilly defeated & the Russian offensive is called off

Hindenburg had intercepted Russian reports of the proposed invasion into Silesia, and sees an opportunity to repeat his crushing victory at the Battle of Tannenberg, by hitting the Russian flank at Lodz as it moves into Silesia

The Russians had repulsed the Germans and saved Warsaw, which had been the objective of the original German offensive, the Germans, for their part, had caused the Russians to abandon their offensive into Silesia

Hindenburg moves the German Ninth Army, under General August von Mackensen, to the Polish sector

The Battle of Lodz takes place from November 11 to December 6, 1914, near Lodz in Poland, fought between the German Ninth Army and the Russian First, Second, and 5th Armies, in appalling winter conditions. Mackensens Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners

Mackensens Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners

The Battle of Lodz takes place from November 11 to December 6, 1914, near Lodz in Poland, fought between the German Ninth Army and the Russian First, Second, and 5th Armies, in appalling winter conditions

The Russians had repulsed the Germans and saved Warsaw, which had been the objective of the original German offensive, the Germans, for their part, had caused the Russians to abandon their offensive into Silesia

The Admiralty sends Invincible and Inflexible south under Admiral Sturdee to hunt Admiral von Spee after Coronel.

Leads the Government case during the parliamentary debate on the wartime Address.

Kerensky participates in february revolution during his political career.

Churchill resigns from the Government

Presents another formulation of gravitation using a restricted coordinate condition with unit determinant.

Accedes to the throne on the death of Franz Josef

Convenes a General Staff Meeting to consider an offensive in the west

Abdicates the Austrian Kingdom

The armistice is signed in a railway carriage at 5:00 AM. Germany agrees to the armistice & firing stops on the western front at 11 am

German troops begin their withdrawal to the Rhine

Part of a commission which signs the armistice

Beatty's Grand Fleet ceases wartime offensive operations after the armistice takes effect.

Ends wartime staff service when the Armistice stops fighting on the Western Front.

The Allied ceasfire with Germany comes into effect

The new Government is confirmed by the Berlin worker and soldier council, it was opposed by the Spartacist League led by communists Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht

Announces the signed armistice terms and confirms that fighting will cease at eleven o'clock.

Addresses Parliament and the country as four years of war end with the German armistice.

Final day of the Allied "100 Days" offensives which lead to the Armistice

Groener oversaw the retreat and demobilization of the defeated German army after World War I which ended with the armistice

All surving U-boats are required to surrender

Resigns because of his disagreement with Allied War objectives

Austria-Hungary leaves the war as imperial military resistance collapses.

German acceptance of Allied terms ends fighting on the Western Front.

The new Government is confirmed by the Berlin worker and soldier council, it was opposed by the Spartacist League led by communists Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht

The new Government is confirmed by the Berlin worker and soldier council, it was opposed by the Spartacist League led by communists Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht

End of World War I

Germany surrenders to the Allies

Germany agrees to the armistice & firing stops on the western front at 11 am

Roy Jenkins is born to Arthur Jenkins, a miners' leader and later Labour MP.

Roy Jenkins is born to Hattie Harris Jenkins in a Welsh Labour household.

Is born into a Welsh Labour family led by miners' representative Arthur Jenkins.

Opening day, the US wants peace in the Pacific

Hitler is imprisoned and the NSDAP and all associated formations, including the Stoatrupp, are officially disbanded

Held in Landsberg fortress

Arrested in Austria for part played in the Beer Hall Putsch

Takes part in debate on welfare provisions for blind people.

Debates insurance arrangements affecting juvenile contributors and young people.

Appointed President of Turkey

Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 2nd term

Welcomes the Fleet Air Arm attack on the Italian fleet at Taranto.

Germany occupies the remainder of Vichy France

German troops reach the Spanish border & Mediterranean

American troops land at Casablanca, Oran & Algiers overcoming Vichy resistance

France fully supports the Allies after the German occupation of Vichy France

German troops advance as far as Toulon

Commands the creation of a bridgehead at Tunis & defends it from advancing Allies

American troops land at Casablanca, Oran & Algiers overcoming Vichy resistance

Appointed President of Brazil during the 1955 succession crisis

Leads a failed attempt by paratroopers to besiege the Palace of President Diem

Khrushchev resisted American demands over Soviet IL-28 bombers while negotiations continued after the ballistic missiles were dismantled.

Announces increases in social benefits & the introduction of capital gains tax

Rhodesia declares Unilateral Declaration of Independence

Rhodesia declares Unilateral Declaration of Independence

Smith's government issues a unilateral declaration of independence from Britain.

Smith declares independence under white minority rule, prompting international sanctions.

Condemns Rhodesia's unilateral declaration of independence and refuses recognition of Ian Smith's illegal regime.

The last Gemini flight, Gemini XII, is launched on this date, during this mission, American astronauts Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin completed three EVAs and a docking with an Agena target vehicle

The last Gemini flight, Gemini XII, is launched on this date, during this mission, American astronauts Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin completed three EVAs and a docking with an Agena target vehicle

Appointed President of Ecuador

Israel and Egypt sign a ceasefire agreement after the main fighting has ended.

A power sharing executive is set up by Unionist, SDLP & Alliance Parties

Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords

UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz

Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords

UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz. Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords

UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz

Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords

UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz

The Second Strougal Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.

Begins the Third Strougal Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.

Microsoft releases the Windows operating system

Rifai participates in peace negotiations connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.

The Eighth Amendment validates martial-law measures and expands presidential dissolution powers.

A press statement is issued stating that Pink Floyd intend to continue using the name without Roger Waters and are recording their next album

A press statement is issued stating that Pink Floyd intend to continue using the name without Roger Waters and are recording their next album

Is removed as First Secretary of the Moscow City Communist Party Committee after criticizing the pace of reform.

Introduces legislation providing for abolition of the community charge from 1 April 1993 and its replacement by council tax.

Introduces legislation providing for council-tax benefit, including rebates of up to 100 percent for qualifying households.

James Bakers begins his trip to Japan, South Korea & Africa

Leads Commons proceedings on the Local Government Finance Bill providing for council tax.

Plays keyboards on We Can't Dance, the last Genesis studio album with Phil Collins.

The Security Council tightens financial and aviation sanctions against Libya.

Pulp's Different Class enters the UK albums chart at number one, confirming the band's commercial breakthrough.

Answers Commons questions on the potential impact of European monetary union on UK competitiveness.

Blair apologises on TV for the handling of the Ecclestone affair. Bernie Ecclestone reveals 1 million pound donation to Labour

Tells the United Nations General Assembly the time has come to act against global terrorism

The IAEA declares that there is no evidence that Iran is attempting to build an nuclear atomic bomb

Arafat dies after years of confinement and pressure during the Second Intifada

Arafat dies after years of confinement and pressure during the Second Intifada

Serves as Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee, after Yasser Arafats death

Abbas becomes Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee after Arafat's death

After Arafat dies Abbas becomes a leading candidate to succeed him in Palestinian politics

Releases Fearless, a major country-pop crossover album

Papademos forms a coalition government during the sovereign debt crisis.

The IAEA and Iran sign a Framework for Cooperation aimed at resolving outstanding safeguards issues.

Ukrainian forces enter Kherson after Russian withdrawal.

Welcomes the liberation of Kherson after Russian forces withdraw west of the Dnipro.

Says North Korean troops are involved with Russian forces in the Kursk region

Is inaugurated as President of Ireland.

Takes office as President of Ireland at the formal inauguration ceremony in Dublin Castle.

Birth of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, son of Agnes of Poitou & Henry III

Birth of George Smith Patton

Birth of Vivien Fuchs

Birth of Roy Harris Jenkins, later Labour minister, SDP founder and Liberal Democrat peer.

Death of Thomas Parr, father of Catherine Parr

Qing ambans kill Gyurme Namgyal, triggering a violent uprising in Lhasa.

Death of Franz Josef I, at Schonnbrunn Palace

Death of Viktor Adler

Death of Vivien Fuchs

Death of Yasser Arafat

Dies after years of siege and declining authority during the Second Intifada.

Death of Yasser Arafat

Starmer becomes a director of the organisation challenging capital punishment internationally.

Wins a victory at Chocim destroying the Turkish Army army of 30,000. Despite the Treaty of Buczac John continues to harass the Turks

Hindenburg had intercepted Russian reports of the proposed invasion into Silesia, and sees an opportunity to repeat his crushing victory at the Battle of Tannenberg, by hitting the Russian flank at Lodz as it moves into Silesia.

Hindenburg moves the German Ninth Army, under General August von Mackensen, to the Polish sector.

Pressure on Lodz continues until December but the Germans are unable to break the Russian lines, short on ammunition, the Russians withdraw to form a new and stronger line closer to Warsaw.

Although a Russian victory it causes the Russians to call off their offensive.

August von Mackensen directs the successful German offensive at Lodz.

Mackensen's Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners.

The Battle of Lodz takes place from November 11 to December 6, 1914, near Lodz in Poland, fought between the German Ninth Army and the Russian First, Second, and 5th Armies, in appalling winter conditions.

Mackensens Ninth Army strikes the one corps of Rennenkampfs First Army which was posted south of the Vistula and routed it, capturing 12,000 prisoners

The Russian First Army is heavilly defeated & the Russian offensive is called off. The Battle of Lodz takes place from November 11 to December 6, 1914, near Lodz in Poland, fought between the German Ninth Army and the Russian First, Second, and 5th Armies, in appalling winter conditions

British units resist the last German push at Ypres.

The Allies reach a line running from Terneuzen, Ghent, Scheldt River, Ath & St Ghislan

The British Mediterranean Fleet attacks the Italian base

The British recapture Bardia

Crowned in Westminster Abbey

Officially enthroned at the Imperial Palace