Other Notable Events for November 11

History & Quotes / November 11, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1831, Nat Turner, who led fellow slaves on a bloody uprising in Virginia, was hanged. Turner, an educated minister, believed he was chosen by God to lead people out of slavery.
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Notable Birthdays for November 11

History & Quotes / November 11, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Abigail Adams, wife of U.S. President John Adams, in 1744
- Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1821
- U.S. Army Gen. George Patton in 1885
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Astronomy

History & Quotes / November 11, 2024

Today is Monday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2024 with 50 to follow.

This is Veterans Day in the United States.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, ...Read More

This Day in History, November 11

History & Quotes / November 11, 2024

On November 11th, 1887, construction of the Manchester Ship Canal began.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / November 10, 2024

A thought for the day: Black ice is the smoothest naturally occurring ice there is, as if nature were condescending to art. -- American author Lorene Cary

Other Notable Events for November 10

History & Quotes / November 10, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1775, the United States Marine Corps, then known as the Continental Marines, was formed by order of the Second Continental Congress. President Gerald Ford marked the 200th birthday of...Read More