December 11th, 1945 (TUESDAY)
UNITED KINGDOM: Westminster announces that Newfoundland will elect members of a National Convention in 1946. The Convention will discuss the country's economic and political situation.
U.S.A.: A USAF Boeing B-29 Superfortress crosses the US in a record time of 5hrs 27 mins.
Washington: William F. Halsey is promoted to Fleet Admiral.
1948 (SATURDAY)
NEWFOUNDLAND: The Confederation agreement for Newfoundland to enter the Confederation as Canada's tenth province is signed in St. John's. (Tom Hickcox)