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1914 – World War I: The first British Royal Navy defeat of the war with Germany, the Battle of Coronel, is fought off of the western coast of Chile, in the Pacific, with the loss of HMS Good Hope and HMS Monmouth.
Nov 1, 2012 · Find out what happened on November 1 in history, from ancient times to modern days. Browse through a list of events, birthdays, deaths, weddings and more that occurred on this date.
All Saints’ Day, in the Christian church, a day commemorating all the saints of the church, both known and unknown, who have attained heaven. It is celebrated on November 1 in Western churches and on the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern churches. Learn more about the history of All Saints’ Day.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
All Saints Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, or Hallowmas, is a Christian celebration in honor of all the saints from Christian history. In Western Christianity, it is observed on November 1st by the Roman Catholic Church, the Methodist Church, the Lutheran Church, and other Protestant denominations.
On this day in 1952 on an atoll of the Marshall Islands, Edward Teller and other American scientists tested the first thermonuclear bomb, its power resulting from an uncontrolled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.
Nov 1, 2021 · Every year on November 1, many Roman Catholics and other Christians around the world observe All Saints Day, which honors all saints of the church deemed to have attained heaven.
Learn about the historical events and famous birthdays that happened on November 1, such as the opening of the Sistine Chapel ceiling in 1512. Explore more summaries and videos of major and notable dates in history.
