1702⚡ Event
The Daily Courant begins publication
England's first successful daily newspaper, The Daily Courant, begins publication in London.
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What Happened on March 11?
Discover 21 historical moments on March 11 — 9 events, 6 birthdays, and 6 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on March 11(9)
1918⚡ Event
First case of 1918 flu pandemic reported
The first confirmed case of the Spanish flu is reported at Fort Riley, Kansas. The pandemic eventually kills 50–100 million people.
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1990⚡ Event
Lithuania declares independence from the Soviet Union
Lithuania becomes the first Soviet republic to declare the restoration of its independence.
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2010⚡ Event
Earthquakes strike Chile during presidential inauguration
During the inauguration of Chilean president Sebastián Piñera, earthquakes struck the O'Higgins Region, causing widespread damage.
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2011⚡ Event
Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
A magnitude 9.1 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Japan triggers a devastating tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
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2012⚡ Event
Robert Bales murders civilians in Afghanistan
U.S. Army soldier Robert Bales murdered sixteen civilians and wounded six others in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
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2020⚡ Event
WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic
The World Health Organization officially characterizes COVID-19 as a pandemic, affecting millions worldwide.
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2020⚡ Event
COVID-19 Pandemic Declared
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic.
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2020⚡ Event
COVID-19 declared a pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 virus epidemic a pandemic.
Famous Birthdays on March 11(6)
1952🎂 Birth
Douglas Adams born
English author Douglas Adams is born in Cambridge. He is best known for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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Notable Deaths on March 11(6)
2006🕊️ Death
Slobodan Milošević dies
Former President of Serbia and Yugoslavia Slobodan Milošević dies in his cell at The Hague during his war crimes trial.
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2021🕊️ Death
Ray Campi
Ray Campi, an American singer and musician, has died. He was born in 1934.
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2022🕊️ Death
Rupiah Banda
Rupiah Banda, former President of Zambia, has died. He was born in 1937.
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2025🕊️ Death
Junior Bridgeman
Junior Bridgeman, American basketball player and businessman, died.
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March 11 in History
March 11 is home to 21 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 9 notable events, 6 famous birthdays, and 6 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1702 to the present day.
Major Events on March 11
Among the most notable events on March 11: The Daily Courant begins publication (1702), First case of 1918 flu pandemic reported (1918), Lithuania declares independence from the Soviet Union (1990). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 11
Notable figures born on March 11 include Douglas Adams, Conor Garland, Travis Konecny. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on March 11
Remembered figures who died on March 11 include Slobodan Milošević, Ray Campi, Rupiah Banda. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 11?
- March 11 is home to 21 recorded historical entries, including 9 notable events, 6 famous birthdays, and 6 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on March 11?
- One of the most notable events on March 11 is: The Daily Courant begins publication.
- Who was born on March 11?
- Famous figures born on March 11 include Douglas Adams, Conor Garland, Travis Konecny.
- How many historical events happened on March 11?
- Our collection records 9 historical events on March 11, spanning centuries of world history.
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