Browse Historical Events by Day: What Happened on November 11th?

Death of Alexander the Great in Babylon.

The Great Schism occurs, leading to the separation of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

The Peace of Constance is signed, ending the conflicts between the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I and the Lombard League.

Pope Boniface VIII is captured by agents of King Philip IV of France, leading to a conflict between the papacy and the French monarchy.

Pope Boniface VIII is captured by agents of King Philip IV of France, leading to a conflict between the papacy and the French monarchy.

The Council of Constance begins, aiming to resolve the Western Schism and address other church issues.

Henry VI of England is restored to the throne briefly during the Wars of the Roses.

Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama departs on his voyage to find a sea route to India.

The Mayflower Compact is signed by Pilgrims on board the Mayflower ship in Cape Cod Bay, establishing self-government in the Plymouth Colony. More

Nat Turner's slave rebellion begins in Southampton County, Virginia.

Washington is admitted to the United States Union becoming the 42nd State.

WWI Armistice on the Western Front also known as the Armistice of Compiègne is officially signed. After more than four years of fighting and the loss of millions of lives, the guns on the Western Front fell silent. The armistice between Germany and the Allies was the first step to ending World War I. More

World War I ends with the signing of the Armistice of Compiègne, marking the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front.

The 100th anniversary of the end of World War I is commemorated worldwide.