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.
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What Happened on April 11?
Discover 15 historical moments on April 11 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: 2002 Venezuelan coup attempt
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.
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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.
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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.
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2023⚡ Event
Myanmar Air Force airstrike
A Myanmar Air Force airstrike killed at least 100 villagers in Pazigyi.
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Famous Birthdays on April 11(5)
Notable 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.
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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.
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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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 2001 to the present day.
Major Events on April 11
Among the most notable events on April 11: Australia vs. American Samoa football match (2001), 2002 Venezuelan coup attempt (2002), Minsk Metro bombing (2011). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 11
Notable figures born on April 11 include Calen Addison, Manuel Ugarte, Jake Fraser-McGurk. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- April 11 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 11?
- One of the most notable events on April 11 is: Australia vs. American Samoa football match.
- Who was born on April 11?
- Famous figures born on April 11 include Calen Addison, Manuel Ugarte, Jake Fraser-McGurk.
- How many historical events happened on April 11?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 11, spanning centuries of world history.
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