Monday, 11th November 1968 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's Remembrance Day / Veterans Day and World Origami Day. Explore 69 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings cloudy with temperatures between 0°C and 8°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Scorpio. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 11th November in Paris, FR.
November 11th holds particular significance in modern European history, marked by pivotal moments that have shaped national and international affairs. In 1918, the armistice between the German Empire and the Allies was signed in a railway carriage in the Forest of Compiègne in France, bringing the First World War to an armistice after years of devastating conflict. That same year, Józef Piłsudski was appointed commander-in-chief of Polish forces by the Regency Council, tasked with establishing a national government for the newly independent Poland following the collapse of empires across Eastern Europe. These events represented fundamental shifts in the political landscape of Europe, establishing frameworks that would influence the continent for decades to come.
Paris, the capital of France, is located in north-central France along the Seine River and has served as a major centre of art, culture and governance for centuries. The city remains globally significant for its historical architecture, educational institutions and cultural influence. On 11th November 1968, Paris experienced cloudy weather, whilst those in the city were born under the Scorpio zodiac sign during a waxing crescent moon phase.
The House of Lords Act received royal assent in 1999, fundamentally altering the composition of the British Parliament by removing most hereditary peers from the upper chamber. This legislation represented a significant constitutional reform that modernised parliamentary representation and reflected contemporary democratic principles. DayAtlas provides detailed information on weather conditions for any given date and location, alongside significant historical events, notable births and deaths, making it a resource for historical research and contextual awareness of specific calendar dates.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 11th November 1968
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Fortune of the Day
11th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 11 November blend intense Scorpio energy with Neptune's spiritual depth. They are mysterious, profound, and naturally attuned to hidden truths and emotional undercurrents. Master Number 22 grants them visionary potential and the rare ability to manifest meaningful transformation.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strengths are unwavering loyalty, psychic intuition, and regenerative power. They can appear controlling and manipulative when insecure. Emotional intensity, left unchecked, may lead to self-sabotage and relationship friction.
Love November 11 natives seek profound soul connection in romance. They love fiercely and unconditionally but demand absolute honesty and fidelity. Their magnetic presence attracts partners, yet emotional depth requires maturity and mutual commitment.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in transformative roles: psychology, healing arts, research, or visionary creative work. Financially shrewd and strategically minded, they excel at recognizing hidden potential. Their intuition makes them excellent wealth managers and investors.
Health Their sensitive psychic nature demands emotional equilibrium and mindful practices. Water therapies, meditation, and spiritual disciplines support their wellbeing. Regular introspection helps process psychological depths and builds genuine resilience.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Earth).
Fun Facts About 11th November
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Someone born on this day in 1968 would be 57 years old today — just 20,974 days into life, which is roughly 503,383 hours, 30,203,012 minutes, or 1,812,180,768 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 316. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 50 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 46 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th November
- David DeLuise, American actor and director (1971)
- Tomas Pačėsas, Lithuanian basketball player and coach (1971)
- Carson Kressley, American fashion designer, television personality, and actor (1969)
- Diego Fuser, Italian footballer and manager (1968)
- Gil de Ferran, Brazilian race car driver (died 2023) (1967)
- David Doak, Northern Irish video game designer (1967)
- Frank John Hughes, American actor, producer, and screenwriter (1967)
- Benedicta Boccoli, Italian model and actress (1966)
- Vince Colosimo, Australian actor (1966)
- Alison Doody, Irish model and actress (1966)
Lives Remembered on 11th November
- Frank Auerbach, German-British painter (born 1931) (2024)
- John Robinson, American football player and coach (born 1935) (2024)
- F. W. de Klerk, South African lawyer and politician, former State President of South Africa, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1936) (2021)
- Chiquito de la Calzada, Spanish singer, actor and comedian (born 1932) (2017)
- Victor Bailey, American singer and bass player (born 1960) (2016)
- Robert Vaughn, American actor (born 1932) (2016)
- Rita Gross, American theologian and author (born 1943) (2015)
- Nathaniel Marston, American actor and producer (born 1975) (2015)
- John Doar, American lawyer and activist (born 1921) (2014)
- Big Bank Hank, American rapper (born 1956) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th November
- Birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck (Bhutan)
- Children's Day (Croatia)
- Christian feast day: Bartholomew of Grottaferrata
- Christian feast day: Martin of Tours, and its related observances.
- Christian feast day: Menas
- Christian feast day: Mercurius (Coptic)
- Christian feast day: Søren Kierkegaard (Lutheran Church)
- Christian feast day: Theodore the Studite
- Christian feast day: November 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- End of World War I-related observances: Armistice Day (France, Belgium and Serbia)
- End of World War I-related observances: National Independence Day (Poland), commemorates the anniversary of Poland's assumption of independent statehood in 1918
- End of World War I-related observances: Remembrance Day (United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations, including Australia and Canada)
- End of World War I-related observances: Veterans Day, called Armistice Day until 1954, when it was rededicated to honor American military (Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force) veterans. (United States)
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Angola from Portugal in 1975.
- Independence of Cartagena (Colombia)
- Lāčplēsis Day, celebrates the victory over the Bermontians at the Battle of Riga in 1919. (Latvia)
- Opening of carnival ("Karneval"/"Fasching"), on 11-11, at 11:11. (Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries)
- National Education Day (India)
- Republic Day (Maldives)
- Singles' Day (China)
- St. Martin's Day (Sint Maarten, Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Pepero Day (South Korea)
What Happened on 11th November?
- Vietnam War: Operation Commando Hunt initiated. The goal is to interdict men and supplies on the Ho Chi Minh trail, through Laos into South Vietnam. (1968)
- Vietnam War: In a propaganda ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, three American prisoners of war are released by the Viet Cong and turned over to "new left" antiwar activist Tom Hayden. (1967)
- NASA launches Gemini 12. (1966)
- Southern Rhodesia's Prime Minister Ian Smith unilaterally declares the colony independent as the unrecognised state of Rhodesia. (1965)
- United Air Lines Flight 227 crashes at Salt Lake City International Airport, killing 43. (1965)