On November 11, 1918, fighting in World War I ended as the Allies and Germany signed an armistice aboard a railroad car in the Forest of Compiegne, marking a pivotal moment in world history.
In 1620, 41 Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower signed the Mayflower Compact, creating a foundation for self-governance in the New World, which was instrumental in American democracy.
The ceremony in 1921 at Arlington National Cemetery, where an unidentified American service member was interred, symbolizes the nation's tribute to fallen heroes and the sacrifices made in war.
On this day in 1966, Gemini 12 launched with astronauts Lovell and Aldrin, marking the concluding flight of NASA's Gemini program and paving the way for future space exploration.
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