Historical Events
- New Zealand Tomb of the Unknown Warrior dedicated at the National War Memorial, Wellington.
Election of Interest
Yasser Arafat's death through unidentified causes confirmed by Palestine Liberation Organization, Mahmoud Abbas elected PLO chairman minutes later.
Famous Deaths
- Dayton Allen, American comedian (Steve Allen Show, The Cotton Club), dies from a stroke at 85
- Richard Dembo, French director and screenwriter (b. 1948)
Yasser Arafat (1929-2004)
Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, 1st President of the Palestinian National Authority (1994-2004) and 1994 Nobel peace prize winner, dies in Paris at 75
2004 Highlights
About November 11, 2004
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: Veterans Day (United States)
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Boo - Usher And Alicia Keys
#1 Song: Just Lose It - Eminem