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November 11Across the years

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1993
Arts & Culture · November 11

A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in…

A sculpture honoring women who served in the Vietnam War is dedicated at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

1972
Historical Events · November 11

Vietnam War: Vietnamization: The United States Army turns over the massive Long Binh military base to…

Vietnam War: Vietnamization: The United States Army turns over the massive Long Binh military base to South Vietnam.

1966
Science & Discovery · November 11

NASA launches Gemini 12.

NASA launches Gemini 12.

1934
Historical Events · November 11

The Shrine of Remembrance is opened in Melbourne, Australia.

The Shrine of Remembrance is opened in Melbourne, Australia.

1839
Historical Events · November 11

The Virginia Military Institute is founded in Lexington, Virginia.

The Virginia Military Institute is founded in Lexington, Virginia.

1748
Historical Figures · November 11

Birth of Charles IV of Spain

Born: Charles IV of Spain (died 1819).

865
Historical Figures · November 11

Death of Petronas

Died: Petronas, Byzantine general.

308
Historical Events · November 11

At Carnuntum, Emperor emeritus Diocletian confers with Galerius, Augustus of the East, and Maximianus, the…

At Carnuntum, Emperor emeritus Diocletian confers with Galerius, Augustus of the East, and Maximianus, the recently returned former Augustus of the West, in an attempt to end the civil wars of the Tetrarchy.

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