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?
Browse 19 historical entries recorded for March 11 — 7 events, 6 births, and 6 deaths.
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Historical Events on March 11(7)
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 characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic.
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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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2003🎂 Birth
Tristan Vukčević
Tristan Vukčević, Serbian-Swedish basketball player.
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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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2024🕊️ Death
Paul Alexander
Paul Alexander, a polio survivor, has died. He was born in 1946.
2025🕊️ Death
Junior Bridgeman
Junior Bridgeman, American basketball player and businessman, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Clive Revill
Clive Revill, New Zealand actor and singer, died.
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March 11 in History
March 11 is home to 19 recorded historical entries in our collection: 7 events, 6 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on March 11
Examples currently recorded for March 11 include 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 →
Birthdays on March 11
People recorded as born on March 11 include Douglas Adams, Conor Garland, Travis Konecny. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 19 entries for March 11: 7 events, 6 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 11?
- One event currently recorded for March 11 is: The Daily Courant begins publication.
- Who was born on March 11?
- People recorded as born on March 11 include Douglas Adams, Conor Garland, Travis Konecny.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 11?
- The current DayFacts collection records 7 historical events for March 11.
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