Historical Events
- 1st American amateur track & field meet (NYC)
Victory in Battle
War of the Triple Alliance: Allied victory in the Battle of Avay leaves 3,000 Paraguayan soldiers dead, 600 wounded and the road to Asunción open
Famous Birthdays
- Édouard Vuillard, French painter and graphic artist, born in Cuiseaux, Saône-et-Loire, France (d. 1940)
1868 Highlights
About November 11, 1868
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio
