Historical Events
- 1st observance of National Book Week
- American Legion's 1st national convention (Minneapolis)
Famous Birthdays
- Bulldog Turner, American Pro/College Football HOF center (Hardin–Simmons Uni; 7 × First-team All-Pro; 4 x Pro Bowl; Chicago Bears), born in Plains, Texas (d. 1998)
- François Périer [Pillu], French actor (Gervaise, Fantasia, Les Mains Sales), born in Paris, France (d. 2002)
- George Fenneman, American radio and TV announcer (You Bet Your Life), born in Peking China (d. 1997)
Mikhail Kalashnikov (1919-2013)
Russian general and inventor of the AK-47, born in Kurya, Kuryinsky District, Altai Krai, Russia
- Moise Tshombe, President of Katanga, then premier of the Congo (Zaire), born in Musumba (d. 1969)
About November 10, 1919
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
