Month: November 2025

1. 1851 – Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” is publishedOn November 14, 1851, Herman Melville’s novel “Moby-Dick” was first published in the United States. The book, which explores themes of obsession, revenge, […]

1. 1002 – St. Brice’s Day MassacreOn November 13, 1002, King Æthelred the Unready of England ordered the massacre of Danes living in England, an event later known as the […]

1. 1912 – Italy Declares War on the Ottoman EmpireOn November 12, 1912, Italy officially declared war on the Ottoman Empire during the Italo-Turkish War. This conflict was primarily fought […]

1. Armistice Day Ends World War I (1918)On November 11, 1918, the armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany, marking the end of World War I. The ceasefire went […]

1. November 10, 1775 – Founding of the United States Marine CorpsOn November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Marines, which later became the United States Marine Corps. […]

1. Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989)On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall, which had divided East and West Berlin since 1961, was effectively opened, leading to its eventual demolition. […]

1. 1492 – Christopher Columbus Returns to Spain After His First Voyage On November 7, 1492, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. This […]

1. 1860 – Abraham Lincoln Elected as 16th President of the United StatesOn November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States. His election […]

1. Gunpowder Plot Foiled (1605)On November 5, 1605, a group of English Catholics, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I. The […]