What Happened on November 10, 1918

Historical Events

German Emperor Flees

German Emperor Wilhelm II flees to Netherlands

  • Western Union Cable Office in North Sydney, Nova Scotia receives a top-secret coded message from Europe stating on November 11, 1918 all fighting would cease on land, sea and in the air

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernst Fischer, German chemist (Nobel 1973), born in Munich, Germany (d. 2007)
  • Jack McCoy, American TV and radio host (Live Like a Millionaire), born in Akron, Ohio (d. 1991)
  • Oda Blinder [Yolanda Corsen], Curaçao-Dutch poet (Doorstep), born in Willemstad, Curaçao (d. 1969)

About November 10, 1918

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio