Historical Events
Scientific Discovery
American scientist Robert A. Millikan announces discovery of cosmic rays
- City of Chicago, Illinois renames Municipal Grant Park Stadium, as Soldier Field, in honor of US soldiers killed in combat during World War I
- Earnest Thalmann becomes chairman of German KPD
Music Recording
Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five begin their first recording session
- Night of Kersten - Prime Minister Hendrikus Colijn's Dutch government falls by SGP-amendement
Famous Birthdays
- John Guillermin, British film director (The Towering Inferno), born in London (d. 2015)
Jonathan Winters (1925-2013)
American comedian (The Jonathan Winters Show, Mork & Mindy), born in Dayton, Ohio
- June Whitfield, English comedian (Terry and June, Absolutely Fabulous), born in London, England (d. 2018)
About November 11, 1925
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
