Famous Birthdays
- Willem Arnold Alting, Dutch governor-general of Dutch East Indies (1780-97), born in Groningen, Dutch Republic (d. 1800)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Blake, alias "Blueskin", a highwayman known for attacking "Thief-Taker General" (and thief) Jonathan Wild at the Old Bailey, is hanged in London. (b. c. 1700)
1724 Highlights
About November 11, 1724
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 298 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio
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