Battle of Ravenna: French forces under Gaston de Foix defeat the Holy League in a major battle of the Italian Wars
The Battle of Ravenna, fought on 11 April 1512, was a major battle of the War of the League of Cambrai.
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Historical Events on April 11
Hostilities formally cease in the American Revolutionary War after the Continental Congress proclaims the "Cessation of
Hostilities formally cease in the American Revolutionary War after the Continental Congress proclaims the "Cessation of Arms" against His Britannic Majesty [1]
Napoléon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean
Napoléon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean
The Shogunate is abolished in Japan
The first human inhabitants of the Japanese archipelago have been traced to the Paleolithic, around 38–39,000 years ago.
Chartered Air India plane "Kashmir Princess" is bombed and crashes into the South China Sea in a failed assassination at
Chartered Air India plane "Kashmir Princess" is bombed and crashes into the South China Sea in a failed assassination attempt on Zhou Enlai by a Kuomintang secret agent
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the 1968 Civil Rights Act
Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), also known as LBJ, was the 36th president of the United States, serving from 1963 to 1969.
Tanzanian army captures Kampala, the capital of Uganda forcing Ugandan dictator Idi Amin to flee into exile in Libya
Idi Amin Dada Oumee (30 May 1928 – 16 August 2003) was a Ugandan military officer and politician who served as the third president of Uganda from 1971 until his overthrow in 1979.
Barack Obama and Raúl Castro meet in Panama, the first meeting of US and Cuban heads of state since the Cuban Revolution
Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz is a Cuban politician and general who served as the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, the most senior position in the one-party communist state, from 2011 to...
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is overthrown and arrested by the army in Khartoum after 30 years in power following m
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is overthrown and arrested by the army in Khartoum after 30 years in power following massive street protests
"Marty" directed by Delbert Mann and starring Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair, premieres in New York (Best Picture 1956)
"Marty" directed by Delbert Mann and starring Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair, premieres in New York (Best Picture 1956)
Frank Sinatra records "Strangers in the Night" single for his album of the same name, later reaches #1 on the Billboard
Frank Sinatra records "Strangers in the Night" single for his album of the same name, later reaches #1 on the Billboard charts
Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, En
Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, England, acknowledged as the first international prizefight
Politician Henry Clay (21) weds Lucretia Hart in Lexington, Kentucky
Politician Henry Clay (21) weds Lucretia Hart in Lexington, Kentucky
Industrialist Henry Ford (24) weds Clara Jane Bryant (22) in Greenfield Township, Michigan
Industrialist Henry Ford (24) weds Clara Jane Bryant (22) in Greenfield Township, Michigan
Actress Mae West (17) weds fellow vaudevillian Frank Wallace (21) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Actress Mae West (17) weds fellow vaudevillian Frank Wallace (21) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"Dynasty" actress Heather Locklear (45) divorces American rock star Richie Sambora (47) due to irreconcilable difference
"Dynasty" actress Heather Locklear (45) divorces American rock star Richie Sambora (47) due to irreconcilable differences after 11 years of marriage
Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, as Anastasius I - often called the first Byzantine Emperor
Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, as Anastasius I - often called the first Byzantine Emperor
Deusdedit II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Deusdedit II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Bishop Stanislaus of Kraków is executed by order of Bolesław II of Poland
Stanislaus of Szczepanów (Polish: Stanisław ze Szczepanowa; 26 July 1030 – 11 April 1079) was a Polish Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Kraków and was martyred by the Polish King Bolesław II...
Battle of Mohi: Mongols led by Batu and Subedei defeat Hungarian King Béla IV in the major battle in during Mongolian in
Battle of Mohi: Mongols led by Batu and Subedei defeat Hungarian King Béla IV in the major battle in during Mongolian invasion of Hungary, with 30,000 Hungarians slain
English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland
English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland
England and France sign the Treaty of Troyes
England and France sign the Treaty of Troyes
Venlo joins the Union of Utrecht
Venlo joins the Union of Utrecht
Drenthe joins the Union of Utrecht
The Union of Utrecht (Dutch: Unie van Utrecht) was an alliance based on an agreement concluded on 23 January 1579 between a number of Dutch provinces and cities, to reach a joint commitment against...
Last public burning at the stake in England - Edward Wightman for heresy in Lichfield
Edward Wightman (1566 – 11 April 1612) was an English radical Anabaptist minister, who was known for his Nontrinitarianism view. He was executed at Lichfield on charges of heresy; He was the last...
Anglo-Swedish alliance: commercial trade agreement between England and Sweden is signed
Anglo-Swedish alliance: commercial trade agreement between England and Sweden is signed
King William III and Queen Mary II crowned as joint rulers of England, Scotland and Ireland
William III and II (William Henry; Dutch: Willem Hendrik; 4 November 1650 – 8 March 1702), also known as William of Orange, was the sovereign Prince of Orange from birth, Stadtholder of Holland,...
Great Britain, Spain, the Netherlands, Prussia, Savoy, Portugal & France agree the Treaty of Utrecht; France cedes Marit
Great Britain, Spain, the Netherlands, Prussia, Savoy, Portugal & France agree the Treaty of Utrecht; France cedes Maritime provinces in North America to Britain
Johann von Schiller's "Die Jungfrau von Orleans" premieres in Leipzig
The Maid of Orleans is a tragedy by Friedrich Schiller, premiered on 11 September 1801 in Leipzig. During his lifetime, it was one of Schiller's most frequently-performed pieces.
Foundation of Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Foundation of Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Hungary becomes constitutional monarchy under King Ferdinand of Austria
The Kingdom of Hungary was a monarchy in Central Europe that existed for nearly a millennium, from 1000 to 1946.
Steamboat ferry 'Jenny Lind' boiler explosion kills at least 31 passengers in San Francisco Bay, California
The steamboat Jenny Lind was a ferry that exploded in San Francisco Bay on April 11, 1853 while on course to San Francisco from Alviso, California, killing many residents of Alviso and San Jose.
Battle of Rivas; Costa Rica beats William Walker's invading Nicaraguans
Battle of Rivas; Costa Rica beats William Walker's invading Nicaraguans
Confederates surrender at Fort Pulaski, Georgia
Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia.
Battle of Suffolk, Virginia (Norfleet House)
The siege of Suffolk, also known as the Battle of Suffolk, took place from April 11 to May 4, 1863, near Suffolk, Virginia during the American Civil War.
Spelman College founded as Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary in basement of Friendship Baptist Church, Atlanta
Spelman College is a private, historically Black, women's liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is a founding member of the Atlanta University Center academic consortium.
The Concertgebouw concert hall in Amsterdam is inaugurated
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area.
Ellis Island, New York, designated as an immigration station
Ellis Island is an island in New York Harbor, within the U.S. states of New Jersey and New York. Owned by the U.S.
8-year old Jewish tailor's daughter disappears in Greece, rumor spreads that she was a Christian girl ritually killed by
8-year old Jewish tailor's daughter disappears in Greece, rumor spreads that she was a Christian girl ritually killed by Jews
Anaheim completes its new electric light system
Anaheim completes its new electric light system
Hungarian swimmer Alfréd Hajós beats Otto Herschmann of Austria by 0.6s to win the inaugural Olympic 100m freestyle fina
Hungarian swimmer Alfréd Hajós beats Otto Herschmann of Austria by 0.6s to win the inaugural Olympic 100m freestyle final in 1:22.2 at the Athens Games; also takes out the 1,200m on the same day
Treaty of Paris ratifies ends war; Spain cedes Puerto Rico to US
The coat of arms of Puerto Rico was first granted by the Spanish Crown on November 8, 1511, making it the oldest heraldic achievement in use in the Americas.
Second Boer War: British forces defeat Boer commandos in Battle of Rooiwal, South Africa
The Second Boer War (Afrikaans: Tweede Vryheidsoorlog, lit. 'Second Freedom War', 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902), also known as the Boer War, Transvaal War, Anglo–Boer War, or South African War, was...
New York Giants future Baseball Hall of Fame backstop Roger Bresnahan becomes first catcher to wear shin guards
New York Giants future Baseball Hall of Fame backstop Roger Bresnahan becomes first catcher to wear shin guards
Establishment of Tel Aviv by Jewish settlers (named 1910)
Establishment of Tel Aviv by Jewish settlers (named 1910)
Cornerstone of Technion laid in Haifa, Palestine
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a public research university located in Haifa, Israel.
The International Labour Organization is founded.
The International Labour Organization is founded.
Iowa imposes 1st state cigarette tax
Iowa imposes 1st state cigarette tax
1st men's college swimming championships begin
1st men's college swimming championships begin
Abd el-Krims Rifkabylen beats French army in Morocco
Abd el-Krims Rifkabylen beats French army in Morocco
Flemish Economic Covenant (VEV) forms in Ghent
Flemish Economic Covenant (VEV) forms in Ghent
Chilean general Carlos Ibáñez names himself president
Carlos Ibáñez del Campo was a Chilean Army officer and political figure. He served as president twice, first between 1927 and 1931, and then from 1952 to 1958, serving for 10 years in office.
KLO-AM in Ogden UT begins radio transmissions
KLO-AM in Ogden UT begins radio transmissions
First Butlins holiday camp opens in the UK at Ingoldmells, near Skegness
Butlins Skegness (officially Butlins Resort Skegness), formerly Butlin's Skegness or Funcoast World, is a holiday camp located in Ingoldmells near Skegness in Lincolnshire, England.
Hungary leaves League of Nations
Hungary leaves League of Nations
US Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal established
The Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal is a decoration of the United States Merchant Marine (USMM). The decoration is the highest award which can be bestowed upon members of that service.
American helicopter designer Frank Piasecki, Vertol founder, flies his 1st (single-rotor) craft [1]
American helicopter designer Frank Piasecki, Vertol founder, flies his 1st (single-rotor) craft [1]
RAF bombs census bureau in The Hague
RAF bombs census bureau in The Hague
Allied troops liberate Basket-Compascuum
Allied troops liberate Basket-Compascuum
The Battle of Nanri island takes place.
The Battle of Nanri island takes place.
Oveta Culp Hobby becomes 1st at Health, Education, & Welfare
Oveta Culp Hobby (January 19, 1905 – August 16, 1995) was an American government official and businesswoman who served as the first United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from 1953...
French government decides to send 200,000 reservists to Algeria
French government decides to send 200,000 reservists to Algeria
Britain agrees to Singaporean self-rule
Britain agrees to Singaporean self-rule
Brooks Hall in Civic Center dedicated in San Francisco, California
Civic Center Plaza, also known as Joseph Alioto Piazza, is the 4.53-acre (1.83 ha) plaza immediately east of San Francisco City Hall in Civic Center, San Francisco, in the U.S. state of California.
Austrian 4th & last government of Raab resigns
Austrian 4th & last government of Raab resigns
New York Mets make a losing debut
The history of the New York Mets began in 1962 when the team was introduced as part of the National League (and MLB)'s first expansion of the 20th century.
40 tornadoes strike US midwest killing 272 & injuring 5,000
40 tornadoes strike US midwest killing 272 & injuring 5,000
Emmett Ashford becomes first African American major league baseball umpire in Washington Senators’ game against the Clev
Emmett Ashford becomes first African American major league baseball umpire in Washington Senators’ game against the Cleveland Indians at D.C. Stadium
Polish Marshal Spychalski succeeds Ochab as president
Edward Ochab was a Polish communist politician and top leader of Poland between March and October 1956. As a member of the Communist Party of Poland from 1929, he was repeatedly imprisoned for his...
Apollo 13 launched to Moon; unable to land, returns in 6 days
Apollo 13 (April 11–17, 1970) was the seventh crewed mission in the Apollo space program and would have been the third Moon landing.
"Johnny Johnson" opens/closes at Edison Theater NYC for 1 performance
"Johnny Johnson" opens/closes at Edison Theater NYC for 1 performance
Benjamin Hooks named to Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 1st African-American to serve
Benjamin Hooks named to Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 1st African-American to serve
WW II war criminal JP Philippa arrested
WW II war criminal JP Philippa arrested
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulates sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a type of harassment based on gender or sex. It encompasses a spectrum of behavior including sexual coercion, unwanted sexual attention, and sexist acts.
Challenger astronauts complete 1st in space satellite repair
Challenger astronauts complete 1st in space satellite repair
A 1921 Canadian 50 cent coin is auctioned in New York for $22,000
A 1921 Canadian 50 cent coin is auctioned in New York for $22,000
Yankees score 12 runs in 7th inning vs KC Royals
Yankees score 12 runs in 7th inning vs KC Royals
Customs officers in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, say they have seized what they believe to be the barrel of a massive
Customs officers in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, say they have seized what they believe to be the barrel of a massive gun on a ship bound for Iraq.
NYC's Museum of Broadcasting becomes "Museum of Radio & Television"
NYC's Museum of Broadcasting becomes "Museum of Radio & Television"
BPAA US Open by Robert Lawrence
BPAA US Open by Robert Lawrence
prisoners riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio, and continue for ten days, citing grievan
prisoners riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio, and continue for ten days, citing grievances about prison conditions and the forced vaccination of Nation of Islam prisoners (for tuberculosis)
Detroit Red Wings become 2nd NHL team to win 60 games in a season
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.
MLB: Pacific Bell Park (now Oracle Park) in San Francisco, California and Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan open
MLB: Pacific Bell Park (now Oracle Park) in San Francisco, California and Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan open
Detained crew of a United States EP-3E aircraft that landed in Hainan, People's Republic of China after a collision with
Detained crew of a United States EP-3E aircraft that landed in Hainan, People's Republic of China after a collision with an J-8 fighter are released
Two bombings in the Algerian capital of Algiers kill 33 people and wounds a further 222
Two bombings in the Algerian capital of Algiers kill 33 people and wounds a further 222
"The night of Sora Aoi", Japanese actress and adult video star Sora Aoi joins twitter prompting many Chinese fans to try
"The night of Sora Aoi", Japanese actress and adult video star Sora Aoi joins twitter prompting many Chinese fans to try and circumnavigate Chinese censorship
Minsk Metro bombing in Belarus kills at least 15 and injures over 200
The 2011 Minsk Metro bombing took place on 11 April 2011 when 15 people were killed and 315 were injured when a bomb exploded within the Minsk Metro, Belarus.
14 people are killed in clashes between drug traffickers and police in Michoacán, Mexico
The Mexican drug war is an ongoing asymmetric armed conflict between the Mexican government and various drug trafficking syndicates.
Amy Schumer hosts the 2015 MTV Movie Awards
The 2015 MTV Movie Awards were held on April 12, 2015, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
UN-backed ceasefire comes into effect in Yemen conflict between Iranian-backed Houthis rebels and government forces
UN-backed ceasefire comes into effect in Yemen conflict between Iranian-backed Houthis rebels and government forces
EU leaders agree to a six-month extension to Brexit after UK parliament fails to reach any consensus
The European Parliament (EP) is one of the two legislative bodies of the European Union (EU) and one of its seven institutions.
Brazil is the 1st country in the southern hemisphere to report more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, with 1,056 deaths a
Brazil is the 1st country in the southern hemisphere to report more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, with 1,056 deaths and 19,638 cases
20-year-old Daunte Wright shot and killed at a traffic stop by police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, who says th
20-year-old Daunte Wright shot and killed at a traffic stop by police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, who says they mistook their gun for a taser
Mayor of Ukrainian city Mariupol says over 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege, with the likely death toll t
Mayor of Ukrainian city Mariupol says over 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege, with the likely death toll twice this, as bodies are " carpeted through the streets” [1]
Largest cosmic explosion ever recorded (AT2021lwx)- fireball 100 x size of the solar system with a brightness 2trillion
Largest cosmic explosion ever recorded (AT2021lwx)- fireball 100 x size of the solar system with a brightness 2trillion x the sun’s, thought to be large gas cloud entering a supermassive black hole eight million lights years away [1]
Bogotá begins water rationing for the first time, as water reservoirs run very low due to drought and El Niño [1]
Bogotá begins water rationing for the first time, as water reservoirs run very low due to drought and El Niño [1]
China raises US tariffs to 125% in retaliation against Trump excluding China from the 90-day tariff pause and increasing
China raises US tariffs to 125% in retaliation against Trump excluding China from the 90-day tariff pause and increasing China's tariffs to 145% [1]
Famous Births on April 11
birth
John I of Portugal is born
John I of Portugal is born
birth
Percy Lavon Julian is born
Percy Lavon Julian, American research chemist, known for american research chemist, was born on 1899-04-11.
birth
Masaru Ibuka is born
Masaru Ibuka, Japanese businessman, known for japanese businessman, was born on 1908-04-11.
birth
Ethel Kennedy is born
Ethel Kennedy, American human rights advocate, known for american human rights advocate, was born on 1928-04-11. Ethel Kennedy was an American human rights advocate. She was the widow of U.S.
birth
Joel Grey is born
Joel Grey, American actor, singer, dancer, director, and photographer, known for american actor, singer, dancer, director, and photographer, was born on 1933-04-11.
birth
Jeremy Clarkson is born
Jeremy Clarkson, English television presenter, journalist and author, known for english television presenter, journalist and author, was born on 1961-04-11.
birth
Tricia Helfer is born
Tricia Helfer, American american actress, known for canadian and american actress, was born on 1975-04-11. Tricia Janine Helfer is a Canadian and American actress and former model.
birth
Alessandra Ambrosio is born
Alessandra Ambrosio, Brazilian model, known for brazilian model, was born on 1982-04-11. Alessandra Corine Ambrósio is a Brazilian model.
birth
Oliver Riedel is born
Oliver Riedel is born
birth
Joss Stone is born
Joss Stone, English musician, known for english singer, songwriter, and actress, was born on 1988-04-11.
birth
Bret Saberhagen is born
Bret Saberhagen, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1965-04-11. Bret William Saberhagen is an American former professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher.
Notable Deaths on April 11
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James Anthony Bailey dies
James Anthony Bailey, American circus proprietor, known for american circus proprietor, died on 1906-04-11.
death
Luther Burbank dies
Luther Burbank, American botanist and horticulturist, known for american botanist and horticulturist, died on 1926-04-11.
death
Enver Hoxha dies
Enver Hoxha dies
death
Kurt Vonnegut dies
Kurt Vonnegut, American author, known for american author, died on 2007-04-11. Kurt Vonnegut ( VON-ə-gət; November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007) was an American author known for his satirical and darkly…
death
Ahmed Ben Bella dies
Ahmed Ben Bella dies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 11, 1512?
- The Battle of Ravenna, fought on 11 April 1512, was a major battle of the War of the League of Cambrai.
- What happened on April 11, 1783?
- Hostilities formally cease in the American Revolutionary War after the Continental Congress proclaims the "Cessation of Arms" against His Britannic Majesty [1]
- What happened on April 11, 1814?
- Napoléon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean
- What happened on April 11, 1868?
- The first human inhabitants of the Japanese archipelago have been traced to the Paleolithic, around 38–39,000 years ago.
- What happened on April 11, 1955?
- Chartered Air India plane "Kashmir Princess" is bombed and crashes into the South China Sea in a failed assassination attempt on Zhou Enlai by a Kuomintang secret agent
Complete Timeline — April 11 Through the Ages
Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, as Anastasius I - often called the first Byzantine Emperor
Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, as Anastasius I - often called the first Byzantine Emperor
Deusdedit II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Deusdedit II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Bishop Stanislaus of Kraków is executed by order of Bolesław II of Poland
Stanislaus of Szczepanów (Polish: Stanisław ze Szczepanowa; 26 July 1030 – 11 April 1079) was a Polish Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Kraków and was martyred by the Polish King Bolesław II...
Battle of Mohi: Mongols led by Batu and Subedei defeat Hungarian King Béla IV in the major battle in during Mongolian in
Battle of Mohi: Mongols led by Batu and Subedei defeat Hungarian King Béla IV in the major battle in during Mongolian invasion of Hungary, with 30,000 Hungarians slain
John I of Portugal is born
John I of Portugal is born
Battle of Ravenna: French forces under Gaston de Foix defeat the Holy League in a major battle of the Italian Wars
The Battle of Ravenna, fought on 11 April 1512, was a major battle of the War of the League of Cambrai.
English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland
English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland
England and France sign the Treaty of Troyes
England and France sign the Treaty of Troyes
Venlo joins the Union of Utrecht
Venlo joins the Union of Utrecht
Drenthe joins the Union of Utrecht
The Union of Utrecht (Dutch: Unie van Utrecht) was an alliance based on an agreement concluded on 23 January 1579 between a number of Dutch provinces and cities, to reach a joint commitment against...
Last public burning at the stake in England - Edward Wightman for heresy in Lichfield
Edward Wightman (1566 – 11 April 1612) was an English radical Anabaptist minister, who was known for his Nontrinitarianism view. He was executed at Lichfield on charges of heresy; He was the last...
Anglo-Swedish alliance: commercial trade agreement between England and Sweden is signed
Anglo-Swedish alliance: commercial trade agreement between England and Sweden is signed
King William III and Queen Mary II crowned as joint rulers of England, Scotland and Ireland
William III and II (William Henry; Dutch: Willem Hendrik; 4 November 1650 – 8 March 1702), also known as William of Orange, was the sovereign Prince of Orange from birth, Stadtholder of Holland,...
Great Britain, Spain, the Netherlands, Prussia, Savoy, Portugal & France agree the Treaty of Utrecht; France cedes Marit
Great Britain, Spain, the Netherlands, Prussia, Savoy, Portugal & France agree the Treaty of Utrecht; France cedes Maritime provinces in North America to Britain
Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, En
Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, England, acknowledged as the first international prizefight
Hostilities formally cease in the American Revolutionary War after the Continental Congress proclaims the "Cessation of
Hostilities formally cease in the American Revolutionary War after the Continental Congress proclaims the "Cessation of Arms" against His Britannic Majesty [1]
Politician Henry Clay (21) weds Lucretia Hart in Lexington, Kentucky
Politician Henry Clay (21) weds Lucretia Hart in Lexington, Kentucky
Johann von Schiller's "Die Jungfrau von Orleans" premieres in Leipzig
The Maid of Orleans is a tragedy by Friedrich Schiller, premiered on 11 September 1801 in Leipzig. During his lifetime, it was one of Schiller's most frequently-performed pieces.
Napoléon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean
Napoléon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean
Foundation of Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Foundation of Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Hungary becomes constitutional monarchy under King Ferdinand of Austria
The Kingdom of Hungary was a monarchy in Central Europe that existed for nearly a millennium, from 1000 to 1946.
Steamboat ferry 'Jenny Lind' boiler explosion kills at least 31 passengers in San Francisco Bay, California
The steamboat Jenny Lind was a ferry that exploded in San Francisco Bay on April 11, 1853 while on course to San Francisco from Alviso, California, killing many residents of Alviso and San Jose.
Battle of Rivas; Costa Rica beats William Walker's invading Nicaraguans
Battle of Rivas; Costa Rica beats William Walker's invading Nicaraguans
Confederates surrender at Fort Pulaski, Georgia
Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia.
Battle of Suffolk, Virginia (Norfleet House)
The siege of Suffolk, also known as the Battle of Suffolk, took place from April 11 to May 4, 1863, near Suffolk, Virginia during the American Civil War.
The Shogunate is abolished in Japan
The first human inhabitants of the Japanese archipelago have been traced to the Paleolithic, around 38–39,000 years ago.
Spelman College founded as Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary in basement of Friendship Baptist Church, Atlanta
Spelman College is a private, historically Black, women's liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is a founding member of the Atlanta University Center academic consortium.
Industrialist Henry Ford (24) weds Clara Jane Bryant (22) in Greenfield Township, Michigan
Industrialist Henry Ford (24) weds Clara Jane Bryant (22) in Greenfield Township, Michigan
The Concertgebouw concert hall in Amsterdam is inaugurated
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area.
Ellis Island, New York, designated as an immigration station
Ellis Island is an island in New York Harbor, within the U.S. states of New Jersey and New York. Owned by the U.S.
8-year old Jewish tailor's daughter disappears in Greece, rumor spreads that she was a Christian girl ritually killed by
8-year old Jewish tailor's daughter disappears in Greece, rumor spreads that she was a Christian girl ritually killed by Jews
Anaheim completes its new electric light system
Anaheim completes its new electric light system
Hungarian swimmer Alfréd Hajós beats Otto Herschmann of Austria by 0.6s to win the inaugural Olympic 100m freestyle fina
Hungarian swimmer Alfréd Hajós beats Otto Herschmann of Austria by 0.6s to win the inaugural Olympic 100m freestyle final in 1:22.2 at the Athens Games; also takes out the 1,200m on the same day
Treaty of Paris ratifies ends war; Spain cedes Puerto Rico to US
The coat of arms of Puerto Rico was first granted by the Spanish Crown on November 8, 1511, making it the oldest heraldic achievement in use in the Americas.
Percy Lavon Julian is born
Percy Lavon Julian, American research chemist, known for american research chemist, was born on 1899-04-11.
Second Boer War: British forces defeat Boer commandos in Battle of Rooiwal, South Africa
The Second Boer War (Afrikaans: Tweede Vryheidsoorlog, lit. 'Second Freedom War', 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902), also known as the Boer War, Transvaal War, Anglo–Boer War, or South African War, was...
James Anthony Bailey dies
James Anthony Bailey, American circus proprietor, known for american circus proprietor, died on 1906-04-11.
New York Giants future Baseball Hall of Fame backstop Roger Bresnahan becomes first catcher to wear shin guards
New York Giants future Baseball Hall of Fame backstop Roger Bresnahan becomes first catcher to wear shin guards
Masaru Ibuka is born
Masaru Ibuka, Japanese businessman, known for japanese businessman, was born on 1908-04-11.
Establishment of Tel Aviv by Jewish settlers (named 1910)
Establishment of Tel Aviv by Jewish settlers (named 1910)
Actress Mae West (17) weds fellow vaudevillian Frank Wallace (21) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Actress Mae West (17) weds fellow vaudevillian Frank Wallace (21) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cornerstone of Technion laid in Haifa, Palestine
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a public research university located in Haifa, Israel.
The International Labour Organization is founded.
The International Labour Organization is founded.
Iowa imposes 1st state cigarette tax
Iowa imposes 1st state cigarette tax
1st men's college swimming championships begin
1st men's college swimming championships begin
Abd el-Krims Rifkabylen beats French army in Morocco
Abd el-Krims Rifkabylen beats French army in Morocco
Flemish Economic Covenant (VEV) forms in Ghent
Flemish Economic Covenant (VEV) forms in Ghent
Luther Burbank dies
Luther Burbank, American botanist and horticulturist, known for american botanist and horticulturist, died on 1926-04-11.
Chilean general Carlos Ibáñez names himself president
Carlos Ibáñez del Campo was a Chilean Army officer and political figure. He served as president twice, first between 1927 and 1931, and then from 1952 to 1958, serving for 10 years in office.
Ethel Kennedy is born
Ethel Kennedy, American human rights advocate, known for american human rights advocate, was born on 1928-04-11. Ethel Kennedy was an American human rights advocate. She was the widow of U.S.
KLO-AM in Ogden UT begins radio transmissions
KLO-AM in Ogden UT begins radio transmissions
Joel Grey is born
Joel Grey, American actor, singer, dancer, director, and photographer, known for american actor, singer, dancer, director, and photographer, was born on 1933-04-11.
First Butlins holiday camp opens in the UK at Ingoldmells, near Skegness
Butlins Skegness (officially Butlins Resort Skegness), formerly Butlin's Skegness or Funcoast World, is a holiday camp located in Ingoldmells near Skegness in Lincolnshire, England.
Hungary leaves League of Nations
Hungary leaves League of Nations
US Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal established
The Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal is a decoration of the United States Merchant Marine (USMM). The decoration is the highest award which can be bestowed upon members of that service.
American helicopter designer Frank Piasecki, Vertol founder, flies his 1st (single-rotor) craft [1]
American helicopter designer Frank Piasecki, Vertol founder, flies his 1st (single-rotor) craft [1]
RAF bombs census bureau in The Hague
RAF bombs census bureau in The Hague
Allied troops liberate Basket-Compascuum
Allied troops liberate Basket-Compascuum
The Battle of Nanri island takes place.
The Battle of Nanri island takes place.
Oveta Culp Hobby becomes 1st at Health, Education, & Welfare
Oveta Culp Hobby (January 19, 1905 – August 16, 1995) was an American government official and businesswoman who served as the first United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from 1953...
Chartered Air India plane "Kashmir Princess" is bombed and crashes into the South China Sea in a failed assassination at
Chartered Air India plane "Kashmir Princess" is bombed and crashes into the South China Sea in a failed assassination attempt on Zhou Enlai by a Kuomintang secret agent
"Marty" directed by Delbert Mann and starring Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair, premieres in New York (Best Picture 1956)
"Marty" directed by Delbert Mann and starring Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair, premieres in New York (Best Picture 1956)
French government decides to send 200,000 reservists to Algeria
French government decides to send 200,000 reservists to Algeria
Britain agrees to Singaporean self-rule
Britain agrees to Singaporean self-rule
Brooks Hall in Civic Center dedicated in San Francisco, California
Civic Center Plaza, also known as Joseph Alioto Piazza, is the 4.53-acre (1.83 ha) plaza immediately east of San Francisco City Hall in Civic Center, San Francisco, in the U.S. state of California.
Austrian 4th & last government of Raab resigns
Austrian 4th & last government of Raab resigns
Jeremy Clarkson is born
Jeremy Clarkson, English television presenter, journalist and author, known for english television presenter, journalist and author, was born on 1961-04-11.
New York Mets make a losing debut
The history of the New York Mets began in 1962 when the team was introduced as part of the National League (and MLB)'s first expansion of the 20th century.
40 tornadoes strike US midwest killing 272 & injuring 5,000
40 tornadoes strike US midwest killing 272 & injuring 5,000
Bret Saberhagen is born
Bret Saberhagen, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1965-04-11. Bret William Saberhagen is an American former professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher.
Frank Sinatra records "Strangers in the Night" single for his album of the same name, later reaches #1 on the Billboard
Frank Sinatra records "Strangers in the Night" single for his album of the same name, later reaches #1 on the Billboard charts
Emmett Ashford becomes first African American major league baseball umpire in Washington Senators’ game against the Clev
Emmett Ashford becomes first African American major league baseball umpire in Washington Senators’ game against the Cleveland Indians at D.C. Stadium
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the 1968 Civil Rights Act
Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), also known as LBJ, was the 36th president of the United States, serving from 1963 to 1969.
Polish Marshal Spychalski succeeds Ochab as president
Edward Ochab was a Polish communist politician and top leader of Poland between March and October 1956. As a member of the Communist Party of Poland from 1929, he was repeatedly imprisoned for his...
Apollo 13 launched to Moon; unable to land, returns in 6 days
Apollo 13 (April 11–17, 1970) was the seventh crewed mission in the Apollo space program and would have been the third Moon landing.
"Johnny Johnson" opens/closes at Edison Theater NYC for 1 performance
"Johnny Johnson" opens/closes at Edison Theater NYC for 1 performance
Benjamin Hooks named to Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 1st African-American to serve
Benjamin Hooks named to Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 1st African-American to serve
Oliver Riedel is born
Oliver Riedel is born
WW II war criminal JP Philippa arrested
WW II war criminal JP Philippa arrested
Tricia Helfer is born
Tricia Helfer, American american actress, known for canadian and american actress, was born on 1975-04-11. Tricia Janine Helfer is a Canadian and American actress and former model.
Tanzanian army captures Kampala, the capital of Uganda forcing Ugandan dictator Idi Amin to flee into exile in Libya
Idi Amin Dada Oumee (30 May 1928 – 16 August 2003) was a Ugandan military officer and politician who served as the third president of Uganda from 1971 until his overthrow in 1979.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulates sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a type of harassment based on gender or sex. It encompasses a spectrum of behavior including sexual coercion, unwanted sexual attention, and sexist acts.
Alessandra Ambrosio is born
Alessandra Ambrosio, Brazilian model, known for brazilian model, was born on 1982-04-11. Alessandra Corine Ambrósio is a Brazilian model.
Challenger astronauts complete 1st in space satellite repair
Challenger astronauts complete 1st in space satellite repair
Enver Hoxha dies
Enver Hoxha dies
A 1921 Canadian 50 cent coin is auctioned in New York for $22,000
A 1921 Canadian 50 cent coin is auctioned in New York for $22,000
Yankees score 12 runs in 7th inning vs KC Royals
Yankees score 12 runs in 7th inning vs KC Royals
Joss Stone is born
Joss Stone, English musician, known for english singer, songwriter, and actress, was born on 1988-04-11.
Customs officers in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, say they have seized what they believe to be the barrel of a massive
Customs officers in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, say they have seized what they believe to be the barrel of a massive gun on a ship bound for Iraq.
NYC's Museum of Broadcasting becomes "Museum of Radio & Television"
NYC's Museum of Broadcasting becomes "Museum of Radio & Television"
BPAA US Open by Robert Lawrence
BPAA US Open by Robert Lawrence
prisoners riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio, and continue for ten days, citing grievan
prisoners riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio, and continue for ten days, citing grievances about prison conditions and the forced vaccination of Nation of Islam prisoners (for tuberculosis)
Detroit Red Wings become 2nd NHL team to win 60 games in a season
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.
MLB: Pacific Bell Park (now Oracle Park) in San Francisco, California and Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan open
MLB: Pacific Bell Park (now Oracle Park) in San Francisco, California and Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan open
Detained crew of a United States EP-3E aircraft that landed in Hainan, People's Republic of China after a collision with
Detained crew of a United States EP-3E aircraft that landed in Hainan, People's Republic of China after a collision with an J-8 fighter are released
"Dynasty" actress Heather Locklear (45) divorces American rock star Richie Sambora (47) due to irreconcilable difference
"Dynasty" actress Heather Locklear (45) divorces American rock star Richie Sambora (47) due to irreconcilable differences after 11 years of marriage
Two bombings in the Algerian capital of Algiers kill 33 people and wounds a further 222
Two bombings in the Algerian capital of Algiers kill 33 people and wounds a further 222
Kurt Vonnegut dies
Kurt Vonnegut, American author, known for american author, died on 2007-04-11. Kurt Vonnegut ( VON-ə-gət; November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007) was an American author known for his satirical and darkly…
"The night of Sora Aoi", Japanese actress and adult video star Sora Aoi joins twitter prompting many Chinese fans to try
"The night of Sora Aoi", Japanese actress and adult video star Sora Aoi joins twitter prompting many Chinese fans to try and circumnavigate Chinese censorship
Minsk Metro bombing in Belarus kills at least 15 and injures over 200
The 2011 Minsk Metro bombing took place on 11 April 2011 when 15 people were killed and 315 were injured when a bomb exploded within the Minsk Metro, Belarus.
Ahmed Ben Bella dies
Ahmed Ben Bella dies
14 people are killed in clashes between drug traffickers and police in Michoacán, Mexico
The Mexican drug war is an ongoing asymmetric armed conflict between the Mexican government and various drug trafficking syndicates.
Barack Obama and Raúl Castro meet in Panama, the first meeting of US and Cuban heads of state since the Cuban Revolution
Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz is a Cuban politician and general who served as the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, the most senior position in the one-party communist state, from 2011 to...
Amy Schumer hosts the 2015 MTV Movie Awards
The 2015 MTV Movie Awards were held on April 12, 2015, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
UN-backed ceasefire comes into effect in Yemen conflict between Iranian-backed Houthis rebels and government forces
UN-backed ceasefire comes into effect in Yemen conflict between Iranian-backed Houthis rebels and government forces
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is overthrown and arrested by the army in Khartoum after 30 years in power following m
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is overthrown and arrested by the army in Khartoum after 30 years in power following massive street protests
EU leaders agree to a six-month extension to Brexit after UK parliament fails to reach any consensus
The European Parliament (EP) is one of the two legislative bodies of the European Union (EU) and one of its seven institutions.
Brazil is the 1st country in the southern hemisphere to report more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, with 1,056 deaths a
Brazil is the 1st country in the southern hemisphere to report more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, with 1,056 deaths and 19,638 cases
20-year-old Daunte Wright shot and killed at a traffic stop by police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, who says th
20-year-old Daunte Wright shot and killed at a traffic stop by police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, who says they mistook their gun for a taser
Mayor of Ukrainian city Mariupol says over 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege, with the likely death toll t
Mayor of Ukrainian city Mariupol says over 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege, with the likely death toll twice this, as bodies are " carpeted through the streets” [1]
Largest cosmic explosion ever recorded (AT2021lwx)- fireball 100 x size of the solar system with a brightness 2trillion
Largest cosmic explosion ever recorded (AT2021lwx)- fireball 100 x size of the solar system with a brightness 2trillion x the sun’s, thought to be large gas cloud entering a supermassive black hole eight million lights years away [1]
Bogotá begins water rationing for the first time, as water reservoirs run very low due to drought and El Niño [1]
Bogotá begins water rationing for the first time, as water reservoirs run very low due to drought and El Niño [1]
China raises US tariffs to 125% in retaliation against Trump excluding China from the 90-day tariff pause and increasing
China raises US tariffs to 125% in retaliation against Trump excluding China from the 90-day tariff pause and increasing China's tariffs to 145% [1]