1982⚡ Event
Italy wins FIFA World Cup
Italy defeated West Germany 3–1 to win their third FIFA World Cup title.
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What Happened on July 11?
Discover 15 historical moments on July 11 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on July 11(5)
1991⚡ Event
Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crash
Shortly after taking off from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 caught fire and crashed, killing all 261 people on board.
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2010⚡ Event
Kampala bombings
The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carried out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others.
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2010⚡ Event
Spain wins FIFA World Cup
Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
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2011⚡ Event
Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion
An explosion at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base killed 13 people, including the head of the Cyprus Navy.
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Famous Birthdays on July 11(5)
1995🎂 Birth
Tyler Medeiros
Tyler Medeiros, Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer, was born.
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Notable Deaths on July 11(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Milan Kundera dies
Milan Kundera, the Czech-French writer known for works like "The Unbearable Lightness of Being," has died. He was born in 1929.
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2024🕊️ Death
Stanley Tshabalala
Stanley Tshabalala, South African soccer player and coach, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Martin Cruz Smith
Martin Cruz Smith, American author and screenwriter, died.
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July 11 in History
July 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 1982 to the present day.
Major Events on July 11
Among the most notable events on July 11: Italy wins FIFA World Cup (1982), Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crash (1991), Kampala bombings (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on July 11
Notable figures born on July 11 include Joey Bosa, Tyler Medeiros, Alessia Cara. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on July 11
Remembered figures who died on July 11 include Milan Kundera, Shelley Duvall, Monte Kiffin. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 11?
- July 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 July 11?
- One of the most notable events on July 11 is: Italy wins FIFA World Cup.
- Who was born on July 11?
- Famous figures born on July 11 include Joey Bosa, Tyler Medeiros, Alessia Cara.
- How many historical events happened on July 11?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on July 11, spanning centuries of world history.
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