2006⚡ Event
Mexican drug war begins
The first action in the Mexican drug war began when President Felipe Calderón ordered military and police units into the state of Michoacán.
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What Happened on December 11?
Discover 14 historical moments on December 11 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 11(4)
2006⚡ Event
International conference on the Holocaust opens in Tehran
Criticized worldwide as a 'meeting of Holocaust deniers', the International Conference to Review the Global Vision of the Holocaust opened in Tehran.
politics
2008⚡ Event
Bernie Madoff arrested for $64.8 billion Ponzi scheme
American stockbroker Bernie Madoff was arrested and charged with securities fraud. The charges related to a $64.8 billion Ponzi scheme, the largest in history.
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2024⚡ Event
Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool found guilty of murder
Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were found guilty of the murder of Sara Sharif. They were sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Famous Birthdays on December 11(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress, singer, and songwriter.
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Notable Deaths on December 11(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Anne Rice
Anne Rice, an American author known for her gothic novels, has died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Purushottam Upadhyay
Purushottam Upadhyay, an Indian musician, singer, and composer, has died.
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December 11 in History
December 11 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 2006 to the present day.
Major Events on December 11
Among the most notable events on December 11: Mexican drug war begins (2006), International conference on the Holocaust opens in Tehran (2006), Bernie Madoff arrested for $64.8 billion Ponzi scheme (2008). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 11
Notable figures born on December 11 include Yalitza Aparicio, Abbi Grant, Hailee Steinfeld. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 11
Remembered figures who died on December 11 include Anne Rice, Andre Braugher, David Bonderman. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 11?
- December 11 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on December 11?
- One of the most notable events on December 11 is: Mexican drug war begins.
- Who was born on December 11?
- Famous figures born on December 11 include Yalitza Aparicio, Abbi Grant, Hailee Steinfeld.
- How many historical events happened on December 11?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on December 11, spanning centuries of world history.
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