Historical Events
- German-British naval battle at Coronel, Chile
Hindenburg Takes Charge
Paul von Hindenburg named marshal of the Eastern front
- Pope Benedictus Xv's encyclical Ad beatissimi, against integrity
Famous Birthdays
- Sabby Lewis, American jazz pianist and arranger, born in Middleburgh, North Carolina (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Christopher "Kit" Cradock, English admiral, dies in battle
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights
About November 1, 1914
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio