The Turkish Grand National Assembly declared the Ottoman Empire abolished. It also ended Constantinople's status as the capital city.
This ended Mehmed VI's status as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, but did not his status as caliph, among other things the head of the imperial family. He'd hold that position until November 19 when his cousin Abdulmejid Efendi was elected caliph, which he'd hold for two years, upon which time the Assembly would abolish the Caliphate.
Mehmed protested the removal of his position as caliph, effectively a claim to lead the Islamic world, which he declared he had not intended to resign. The destruction of the Ottoman Empire during the war had effectively eliminated Turkey's claim to occupy that position as a political entity.
He'd spend his exile in Malta and then later in Italy.
Mexican General Francisco R. Murguia, age 49, was executed for attempting a rebellion against President Alvaro Obregon. Mexican forces had captured him the day prior.
A village in Mexico is now named after him.
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