2001⚡ Event
Australia vs. American Samoa football match
In a FIFA World Cup qualifying match, Australia defeated American Samoa 31–0, the largest margin of victory recorded in international football.
sports
What Happened on April 11?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 11 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 11(5)
2002⚡ Event
2002 Venezuelan coup attempt
In a coup attempt, members of the Venezuelan military detained President Hugo Chávez and demanded his resignation.
politicslaw
2011⚡ Event
Minsk Metro bombing
A bomb exploded at the Oktyabrskaya station of the Minsk Metro in Belarus, killing 15 people and injuring over 200.
disasterpolitics
2017⚡ Event
Borussia Dortmund bus bombing
The tour bus of the German football team Borussia Dortmund was attacked with roadside bombs, killing a police officer and injuring a player.
disastersports
2023⚡ Event
Myanmar Air Force airstrike
A Myanmar Air Force airstrike killed at least 100 villagers in Pazigyi.
war
Birthdays on April 11(5)
Deaths on April 11(5)
2017🕊️ Death
J. Geils
American singer and guitarist J. Geils died on April 11, 2017. He was born in 1946.
musicentertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Mark Wainberg
Canadian researcher and HIV/AIDS activist Mark Wainberg died on April 11, 2017. He was born in 1945.
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2020🕊️ Death
John Horton Conway
English mathematician John Horton Conway died on April 11, 2020. He was born in 1937.
science
2024🕊️ Death
Park Bo-ram
South Korean singer Park Bo-ram died on April 11, 2024. She was born in 1994.
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2025🕊️ Death
Mike Berry
British singer and actor Mike Berry died on April 11, 2025. He was born in 1942.
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April 11 in History
April 11 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 11
Examples currently recorded for April 11 include Australia vs. American Samoa football match (2001), 2002 Venezuelan coup attempt (2002), Minsk Metro bombing (2011). View all events →
Birthdays on April 11
People recorded as born on April 11 include Calen Addison, Manuel Ugarte, Jake Fraser-McGurk. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 11
Remembered figures who died on April 11 include J. Geils, Mark Wainberg, John Horton Conway. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 11?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 11: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 11?
- One event currently recorded for April 11 is: Australia vs. American Samoa football match.
- Who was born on April 11?
- People recorded as born on April 11 include Calen Addison, Manuel Ugarte, Jake Fraser-McGurk.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 11?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 11.
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