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This Day in History: June 11

What Happened On Your Birthday

What Happend On Today In History

Famous Birthday On June 11

  • 1910 Jacques Cousteau

    French biologist, author, inventor, co-developed the aqua-lung

  • 1864 Richard Strauss

    German composer, conductor

  • 1956 Joe Montana

    American football player

  • 1572 Ben Jonson

    English writer

  • 1933 Gene Wilder

    American actor

Deaths On June 11

  • 1934 Lev Vygotsky

    Russian psychologist

  • 1979 John Wayne

    American actor, director, producer

  • 1859 Klemens von Metternich

    German/Austrian politician, 1st State Chancellor of the Austrian Empire

  • 1974 Julius Evola

    Italian philosopher

  • 1936 Robert E. Howard

    American author

More Events On June 11

2010: Africa hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time

In 2010, the 19th association football world cup was hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking the first time the event was held on the African continent. The tournament featured 32 teams from around the world, with Spain emerging as the winner, defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in the final.

1959: Christopher Cockerell first presents the hovercraft

In 1959, British engineer Christopher Cockerell presented his prototype for the hovercraft, the SR.N1. The amphibious air-cushion vehicle was a groundbreaking invention, and within weeks of its demonstration, it made its first crossing of the English Channel. Although scheduled "flights" between Dover (U.K.) and Calais (France) were discontinued in 2000, the hovercraft remains an important transportation technology.

1955: More than 80 people die in the Le Mans car race disaster

In 1955, the Le Mans car race in France was the site of one of the worst car racing accidents in history. During the race, Pierre Levegh's Mercedes crashed into a crowd of spectators, killing more than 80 people and injuring hundreds more. The tragedy led to significant safety improvements in motorsports, including better barriers and safety equipment for drivers.

1938: China launches the 1938 Yellow River flood

In 1938, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese government created the 1938 Yellow River flood as a strategy to halt invading Japanese forces. This massive flood, which was intentionally caused by destroying dikes along the Yellow River, affected millions of people and caused significant damage to the region. Some estimates suggest that up to 800,000 people may have died as a result of the flood and its aftermath.

1817: The first predecessor of the bicycle is demonstrated

In 1817, German inventor Karl Drais demonstrated his revolutionary two-wheeled vehicle, known as the Laufmaschine or Draisine. This early predecessor of the bicycle did not have pedals and was propelled by the rider's feet pushing off the ground. Drais completed a 14 km test run in less than an hour, showcasing the potential of his invention as a faster and more efficient alternative to transportation by horse.

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