1918
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The Allies and Germany signed an armistice ending World War I.
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1620
The Mayflower Compact was signed by Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower. It would provide the basis for all governments of the American colonies.
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1831
Former slave Nat Turner was executed.
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1889
Washington became the 42nd state.
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1921
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated in Arlington National Cemetery.
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1965
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1992
The Church of England voted to ordain women as priests.
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2004
Yasir Arafat, chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, died in Paris. Mahmoud Abbas was elected to take his place.
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