April 11 in history
Events on April 11
Notable events that happened on April 11 in past years.
- 2023
During the Pazigyi massacre, an airstrike conducted by the Myanmar Air Force kills at least 100 villagers in Pazigyi, Sagaing Region.
Wikipedia article: Pazigyi massacre - 2012
A pair of great earthquakes occur in the Wharton Basin west of Sumatra in Indonesia. The maximum Mercalli intensity of this strike-slip doublet earthquake is VII (Very strong). Ten are killed, twelve are injured, and a non-destructive tsunami is observed on the island of Nias.
Wikipedia article: 2012 Indian Ocean earthquakes - 2006
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces Iran's claim to have successfully enriched uranium.
Wikipedia article: President of Iran - 2001
The Australia national men's soccer team sets a world record for the largest victory in an international association football match, winning the game 31–0 against American Samoa at the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for OFC. Australia's Archie Thompson also breaks the record for most goals scored by a player in an international match by scoring 13 goals.
Wikipedia article: Australia men's national soccer team - 1987
The London Agreement is secretly signed between Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Shimon Peres and King Hussein of Jordan.
Wikipedia article: Peres–Hussein London Agreement - 1979
Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is deposed.
Wikipedia article: Uganda - 1968
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing.
Wikipedia article: Lyndon B. Johnson - 1963
Pope John XXIII issues Pacem in terris, the first encyclical addressed to all Christians instead of only Catholics, and which described the conditions for world peace in human terms.
Wikipedia article: Pope John XXIII - 1952
Bolivian National Revolution: Rebels take over Palacio Quemado.
Wikipedia article: Bolivian National Revolution - 1945
World War II: American forces liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp.
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1908
SMS Blücher, the last armored cruiser to be built by the Imperial German Navy, is launched.
Wikipedia article: SMS Blücher - 1871
Funeral of Prince Alexander John of Wales at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham.
Wikipedia article: Prince Alexander John of Wales - 1809
Battle of the Basque Roads: Admiral Lord Gambier fails to support Captain Lord Cochrane, leading to an incomplete British victory over the French fleet.
Wikipedia article: Battle of the Basque Roads - 1544
Italian War of 1542–46: A French army defeats Habsburg forces at the Battle of Ceresole, but fails to exploit its victory.
- 491
Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine emperor, with the name of Anastasius I.
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