On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
November 11
5 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
A coup attempt by the Army of the Republic of Vietnam against President Ngô Đình Diệm was crushed after he falsely promised reform, allowing loyalists to rescue him.
Wikipedia: 1960 South Vietnamese coup attempt
Rhodesia, led by Prime Minister Ian Smith (pictured), unilaterally declared independence from the United Kingdom.
Wikipedia: Rhodesia
During a constitutional crisis, Governor-General Sir John Kerr (pictured) dismissed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's government and dissolved the Parliament of Australia for a double-dissolution election.
Wikipedia: 1975 Australian constitutional crisis
The House of Lords Act was given royal assent, removing most hereditary peers from the British House of Lords.
Wikipedia: House of Lords Act 1999
After 30 years in power, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was succeeded by Mohamed Nasheed as president of the Maldives.
Wikipedia: Maumoon Abdul Gayoom