What Happened on March 11?
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EVENTS ON MARCH 11
Explore the most important historical events that happened on March 11, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Shō Tai
Year:
1879
Shō Tai formally abdicates his position of King of Ryūkyū, under orders from Tokyo, ending the Ryukyu Kingdom.
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Seven Sisters, Neath Port Talbot
Year:
1872
Construction of the Seven Sisters Colliery, South Wales, begins; it is located on one of the richest coal sources in Britain.
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Great Sheffield Flood
Year:
1864
The Great Sheffield Flood kills 238 people in Sheffield, England.
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American Civil War
Year:
1861
American Civil War: The Constitution of the Confederate States of America is adopted.
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Great Blizzard of 1888
Year:
1888
The Great Blizzard of 1888 begins along the eastern seaboard of the United States, shutting down commerce and killing more than 400 people.
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Saint-Germain bombing
Year:
1892
The Saint-Germain bombing ushers France into the Ère des attentats (1892-1894).
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World War II
Year:
1941
World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act into law, allowing American-built war supplies to be shipped to the Allies on loan.
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Samuel Roxy Rothafel
Year:
1927
In New York City, Samuel Roxy Rothafel opens the Roxy Theatre.
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BIRTHS ON MARCH 11
Discover famous people and historical figures born on March 11, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Rupert Murdoch
Year of birth:
1931
Rupert Murdoch, Australian-American businessman and media magnate
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David Gentleman
Year of birth:
1930
David Gentleman, English illustrator and engraver
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Timothy Carey
Year of birth:
1929
Timothy Carey, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1994)
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Nigel Lawson
Year of birth:
1932
Nigel Lawson, English journalist and politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (died 2023)
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Leroy Jenkins (musician)
Year of birth:
1932
Leroy Jenkins, American violinist and composer (died 2007)
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Alberto Cortez
Year of birth:
1940
Alberto Cortez, Argentinian-Spanish singer-songwriter (died 2019)
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Antonin Scalia
Year of birth:
1936
Antonin Scalia, American lawyer and jurist, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (died 2016)
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Sam Donaldson
Year of birth:
1934
Sam Donaldson, American journalist
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DEATHS ON MARCH 11
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on March 11, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Joseph S. Cullinan
Year of death:
1937
Joseph S. Cullinan, American businessman, co-founded Texaco (born 1860)
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Hendrik Willem van Loon
Year of death:
1944
Hendrik Willem van Loon, Dutch-American journalist and historian (born 1882)
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Henri Giraud
Year of death:
1949
Henri Giraud, French general and politician (born 1879)
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F. W. Murnau
Year of death:
1931
F. W. Murnau, German-American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1888)
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Thomas Alexander Browne
Year of death:
1915
Thomas Alexander Browne, English-Australian author (born 1826)
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Jean Casimir-Perier
Year of death:
1907
Jean Casimir-Perier, French lawyer and politician, 6th President of France (born 1847)
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Benjamin Waugh
Year of death:
1908
Benjamin Waugh, English minister and activist (born 1839)
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Edmondo De Amicis
Year of death:
1908
Edmondo De Amicis, Italian journalist and author (born 1846)
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HOLIDAYS ON MARCH 11
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on March 11 around the world.
Saudi Flag Day
Saudi Flag Day
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Moshoeshoe I
Moshoeshoe Day (Lesotho)
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Sophronius of Jerusalem
Christian feast day: Sophronius of Jerusalem
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Constantine (British saint)
Christian feast day: Constantine
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Óengus of Tallaght
Christian feast day: Óengus of Tallaght
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Public holidays in Lithuania
Day of Restoration of Independence from the Soviet Union in 1990 (Lithuania)
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Vindicianus
Christian feast day: Vindicianus
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Alberta of Agen
Christian feast day: Alberta of Agen
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