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?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for December 11 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on December 11(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress, singer, and songwriter.
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1997🎂 Birth
Matthew Tkachuk
Matthew Tkachuk is an American professional ice hockey player.
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2000🎂 Birth
Onyeka Okongwu
Onyeka Okongwu is an American professional basketball player.
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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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2023🕊️ Death
Andre Braugher
Andre Braugher, an American actor, has died.
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2024🕊️ Death
David Bonderman
David Bonderman was an American billionaire businessman.
economics
2024🕊️ Death
Khalil Haqqani
Khalil Haqqani, an Afghan politician and warlord, 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: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on December 11
Examples currently recorded for December 11 include 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 →
Birthdays on December 11
People recorded as born on December 11 include Yalitza Aparicio, Abbi Grant, Hailee Steinfeld. View all birthdays →
Deaths on December 11
Remembered figures who died on December 11 include Anne Rice, Andre Braugher, David Bonderman. View all →
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- What happened on December 11?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for December 11: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 11?
- One event currently recorded for December 11 is: Mexican drug war begins.
- Who was born on December 11?
- People recorded as born on December 11 include Yalitza Aparicio, Abbi Grant, Hailee Steinfeld.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 11?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for December 11.
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