On This Day in History
Discover the most significant historical events that occurred on this day throughout history
November
1 November
1954
Outbreak of the Algerian Revolution
The FLN launched attacks against French colonial rule.
History
2 November
1917
Balfour Declaration
British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour issued a declaration supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
سياسة
1917
Issuance of the Balfour Declaration
Britain expressed support for a national home for the Jewish people.
Politics
3 November
1957
Laika in Space
The Soviet Union sent Laika, the first living being to orbit Earth.
Science
4 November
1979
Iran Hostage Crisis
The U.S. embassy in Tehran was stormed and 52 American diplomats were taken hostage.
سياسة
1922
Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Howard Carter discovered the intact royal tomb in Egypt.
Archaeology
5 November
1956
Tripartite Aggression on Port Said
British and French airborne forces landed during the Suez Crisis.
History
6 November
1975
Green March
Thousands of Moroccans marched toward Western Sahara.
History
7 November
1913
Birth of Albert Camus
French-Algerian writer and Nobel laureate was born.
Literature
8 November
1895
Discovery of X-rays
Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays, revolutionizing medicine.
Science
9 November
1989
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall, dividing East and West Germany, fell.
سياسة
1989
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The division between East and West Berlin began to collapse.
History
10 November
1938
Death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Founder of modern Turkey passed away in Istanbul.
Politics
11 November
1918
End of World War I
The Armistice was signed, ending World War I.
سياسة
1918
End of World War I
An armistice was signed ending the Great War.
History
12 November
1929
Birth of Grace Kelly
American actress who later became Princess of Monaco was born.
Art
13 November
1970
Corrective Movement in Syria
Hafez al-Assad assumed power in Syria.
Politics
14 November
1889
Birth of Taha Hussein
Egyptian intellectual known as the “Dean of Arabic Literature” was born.
Literature
15 November
1988
Palestinian Declaration of Independence
Yasser Arafat declared the establishment of the State of Palestine.
Politics
16 November
1945
Founding of UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was established.
International
17 November
1869
Opening of the Suez Canal
A grand ceremony marked the canal’s opening for navigation.
History
18 November
1963
November 18 Coup in Iraq
Abdul Salam Arif consolidated power after political upheaval.
Politics
19 November
1977
Sadat Visits Jerusalem
Egyptian President delivered a historic speech in Israel.
Politics
20 November
1910
Death of Leo Tolstoy
The Russian novelist author of "War and Peace" passed away.
Literature
21 November
1694
Birth of Voltaire
French Enlightenment philosopher and writer was born.
Philosophy
22 November
1963
Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
سياسة
1963
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
The U.S. President was shot in Dallas, Texas.
Politics
23 November
1883
Birth of José Clemente Orozco
Mexican muralist and prominent artist was born.
Art
24 November
1859
Publication of "On the Origin of Species"
Charles Darwin published his groundbreaking work on evolution.
Science
25 November
1975
Independence of Suriname
Suriname gained independence from the Netherlands.
Politics
26 November
1950
Chinese Intervention in the Korean War
Chinese forces launched a major offensive against UN troops.
War
27 November
1095
Proclamation of the First Crusade
Pope Urban II called on European rulers to reclaim Jerusalem.
Religious
28 November
1912
Independence of Albania
Albania declared independence from the Ottoman Empire after centuries of rule.
Politics
29 November
1947
UN Partition Plan for Palestine
The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 181 to partition Palestine.
سياسة
1947
UN Partition Plan for Palestine
The United Nations adopted Resolution 181 to partition Palestine.
Politics
30 November
1967
Independence of South Yemen
The last British soldier left Aden and the republic was proclaimed.
Politics