1977⚡ Event
Ford Pinto Fuel Leak Investigation
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation into the Ford Pinto's vulnerability to fuel leakage and fire in rear-end collisions.
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What Happened on August 11?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 11 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on August 11(5)
1979⚡ Event
Aeroflot Mid-Air Collision
Two Aeroflot passenger jets collided in mid-air near Dniprodzerzhynsk, killing all 178 people on board.
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1999⚡ Event
System Shock 2 released
Ken Levine's System Shock 2 was released, later receiving critical acclaim and influencing subsequent first-person shooter game design.
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1999⚡ Event
Salt Lake City Tornado
A tornado struck downtown Salt Lake City, damaging 120 homes and injuring over 100 people.
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2012⚡ Event
Earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran
At least 306 people were killed and 3,000 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran.
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Famous Birthdays on August 11(5)
Notable Deaths on August 11(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Mike Ahern
Mike Ahern, Australian politician and 32nd Premier of Queensland, died on August 11, 2023. He was born in 1942.
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2024🕊️ Death
Ángel Salazar
Ángel Salazar, Cuban-American comedian and actor, died on August 11, 2024. He was born in 1956.
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2024🕊️ Death
Noël Treanor
Noël Treanor, an Irish Roman Catholic prelate, died on August 11, 2024. He was born in 1950.
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August 11 in History
August 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 1977 to the present day.
Major Events on August 11
Among the most notable events on August 11: Ford Pinto Fuel Leak Investigation (1977), Aeroflot Mid-Air Collision (1979), System Shock 2 released (1999). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 11
Notable figures born on August 11 include Sarah Clelland, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, Changbin. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 11
Remembered figures who died on August 11 include Mike Ahern, Ángel Salazar, Noël Treanor. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 11?
- August 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 August 11?
- One of the most notable events on August 11 is: Ford Pinto Fuel Leak Investigation.
- Who was born on August 11?
- Famous figures born on August 11 include Sarah Clelland, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, Changbin.
- How many historical events happened on August 11?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 11, spanning centuries of world history.
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