Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 11 July, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 11 JULY
2011 | Evangelos Florakis Naval Station Explosion: Ninety-eight containers of explosives exploded, killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus.
2010 | Kampala attacks: At least 74 people were killed in two suicide bombings at two locations in Kampala, Uganda
2006 | Mumbai train bomb blasts: Two hundred and nine people were killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India.
1995 | Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre began; lasted until 22 July.
1983 | A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashed near Cuenca, Ecuador, all 119 passengers, and crew were killed on board.
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BIRTHDAYS
1995 | Canadian singer and dancer, Tyler Medeiros.
1934 | Italian fashion designer, Giorgio Armani.
1953 | Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways, Suresh Prabhu.
1959 | American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer, Suzanne Vega.
1983 | American singer-songwriter and pianist, Peter Cincotti.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2015 | Japanese game programmer and businessman, Satoru Iwata, 56.
2010 | American singer-songwriter, pianist, producer, and pastor, Walter Hawkins, 61.
2015 | American lawyer and judge, Lawrence K. Karlton, 80.
2000 | Dominican lawyer, author, and poet, Pedro Mir, 87.
2012 | American author, Marion Cunningham, 90.
SPORTS
1966 | England started their 1966 World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw with Uruguay at Wembley on this day.
ENTERTAINMENT
1997 | On this day “A Simple Wish” was released in the United States. It was directed by American film director Michael Brunswick Ritchie.
AFRICA FACT
Having cattle in Burundi is a sign of health, happiness, and prosperity.