VIDEO: U.S. Troops Celebrate the First “Veterans Day” in 1918, 100 Years Ago

Alex Griffith

Before Veterans Day, it was Armistice Day, commemorating the surrender of Germany in WWI. Watch our “doughboys” get the news of their victory in the trenches.

Today in History: Born on August 11

1833

Robert G. Ingersoll, advocate of scientific realism and humanistic philosophy.

1861

James Bryan Herrick, physician who first described sickle-cell anemia.

1862

Carrie James Bond, songwriter who wrote "I Love You Truly" and "A Perfect Day."

1892

Hugh MacDiarmid, poet and founder of the Scottish Nationalist Party.

1921

Alex Haley, genealogist and author of Roots.

1933

Jerry Falwell, founder of the conservative political lobbying organization, the Moral Majority.

1943

Kenny Gamble, songwriter, record producer; a pioneer of the "Philadelphia Sound" ("Ain't Gonna Love Nobody," "Me and Mrs. Jones").

1946

Marilyn Vos Savant, author, columnist, playwright; "Highest IQ (Women)" Guinness Book of World Records, 1986-1989 (category retired in 1990).

1950

Gennady Nikonov, inventor of AN-94 assault rifle.

1950

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer.

1953

Hulk Hogan, wrestler, actor (Assault on Devil's Island); World Wrestling Federation heavyweight champion, 1984-89.

VIDEO: U.S. Troops Celebrate the First “Veterans Day” in 1918, 100 Years Ago

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