Today in history 51

Here are some historical events that occurred on November 11th throughout history:

1918: World War I ends as Germany signs the Armistice of Compiègne, agreeing to cease hostilities on the Western Front. This marked the end of the war and the beginning of the Treaty of Versailles.

1921: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is dedicated in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, USA.

1940: The United States and the United Kingdom sign the Atlantic Charter, a joint statement outlining their goals for the post-war world.

1954: The first commercial television broadcasts begin in the United States, with the launch of NBC's color television system.

1965: The first episode of the popular TV show "Star Trek" airs on NBC.

1989: The Berlin Wall, which divided East and West Berlin since 1961, is officially opened, marking the beginning of the end of the Cold War.

2001: The United States and other members of the United Nations Security Council agree to impose economic sanctions on Afghanistan in response to the country's refusal to hand over Osama bin Laden and other terrorist leaders.

2018: The United States and China impose tariffs on each other's goods, marking the beginning of a trade war between the two countries.

These are just a few of the many historical events that have occurred on November 11th.