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What Happened on November 6, 1918

Historical Events

  • Republic of Poland proclaimed
  • Supreme commander of the army General Cutters resigns
  • WWI: On the Western Front, Germany is now retreating as French and American troops cross the Meuse and move to take Sedan

Famous Birthdays

  • Bodil Schmidt-Nielsen, Danish-born American physiologist who was the first female president of the American Physiological Society, born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 2015)
  • Ronnie Brody, British actor (Superman 3, What's Up Nurse, Ritz), born in Bristol, England (d. 1991)

About November 6, 1918

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio