November 1903

Tuesday 03:

With the encouragement of the United States, Panama proclaims itself independent from Colombia. US President Theodore Roosevelt wanted the United States to build the Panama Canal but were blocked by Colombia.

Wednesday 18:

The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty is signed by the United States and Panama, giving the Americans exclusive rights over the Panama Canal Zone.

Monday 23:

Colorado Governor James Peabody sends the state militia into the town of Cripple Creek to break up a miners' strike.