What Happened on November 1?

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EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 1

Explore the most important historical events that happened on November 1, featuring key moments that shaped the world.

Juventus FC

Year: 1897

Italian Sport-Club Juventus is founded by a group of students of Liceo Classico Massimo d'Azeglio.

Library of Congress

Year: 1897

The first Library of Congress building opens its doors to the public; the library had previously been housed in the Congressional Reading Room in the U.S. Capitol.

Lahti

Year: 1905

Lahti, a city in Finland, is granted city rights by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the last Grand Duke of Finland.

National Geographic

Year: 1896

A picture showing the bare breasts of a woman appears in National Geographic magazine for the first time.

Nicholas II

Year: 1894

Nicholas II becomes the new (and last) Tsar of Russia after his father, Alexander III, dies.

National Weather Service

Year: 1870

In the United States, the Weather Bureau (later renamed the National Weather Service) makes its first official meteorological forecast.

Battle of Bembezi

Year: 1893

The Battle of Bembezi took place and was the most decisive battle won by the British in the First Matabele War of 1893.

Buffalo Bill

Year: 1894

Buffalo Bill, 15 of his Native Americans, and Annie Oakley were filmed by Thomas Edison in his Black Maria Studio in West Orange, New Jersey.

BIRTHS ON NOVEMBER 1

Discover famous people and historical figures born on November 1, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

Harald Quandt

Year of birth: 1921

Harald Quandt, German businessman (died 1967)

Andy Tonkovich

Year of birth: 1922

Andy Tonkovich, American basketball player and coach (died 2006)

James J. Kilpatrick

Year of birth: 1920

James J. Kilpatrick, American journalist and author (died 2010)

Ted Lowe

Year of birth: 1920

Ted Lowe, English sportscaster (died 2011)

Ken Miles

Year of birth: 1918

Ken Miles, English-American race car driver (died 1966)

Hermann Bondi

Year of birth: 1919

Hermann Bondi, English-Austrian mathematician and cosmologist (died 2005)

George S. Irving

Year of birth: 1922

George S. Irving, American actor (died 2016)

Carlos Páez Vilaró

Year of birth: 1923

Carlos Páez Vilaró, Uruguayan painter and sculptor (died 2014)

DEATHS ON NOVEMBER 1

Look back at notable individuals who passed away on November 1, and learn about their lasting influences on history.

Yahya Kemal Beyatlı

Year of death: 1958

Yahya Kemal Beyatlı, Turkish poet, author, and diplomat (born 1884)

Livia Gouverneur

Year of death: 1961

Livia Gouverneur, Venezuelan communist (born 1941)

Ricardo Rodríguez (racing driver)

Year of death: 1962

Ricardo Rodríguez, Mexican race car driver (born 1942)

Georgios Papandreou

Year of death: 1968

Georgios Papandreou, Greek economist and politician, 134th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1888)

Dale Carnegie

Year of death: 1955

Dale Carnegie, American author and educator (born 1888)

Dixie Lee

Year of death: 1952

Dixie Lee, American singer (born 1911)

Max Linder

Year of death: 1925

Max Linder, French actor, director, screenwriter, producer and comedian (born 1883)

Charles Weeghman

Year of death: 1938

Charles Weeghman, American businessman (born 1874)

HOLIDAYS ON NOVEMBER 1

See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on November 1 around the world.

Karnataka Rajyotsava

Karnataka Rajyotsava (Karnataka, India)

Massacre of the Innocents

All Saints' Day, a holy day of obligation in some areas (a national holiday in many historically Catholic countries), and its related observance: Day of the Innocents, The first day of Day of the Dead or El Dia de los Muertos celebration. (Mexico, Haiti)