Discover what happened on March 11 in history, along with notable celebrity birthdays and fun Days of the Year to celebrate.
What Happened on March 11 in History?
Important events on this day include U.S. Steel being formed by J.P. Morgan, the debut of the TV show COPS, Paul McCartney being knighted, the devastating 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami, and the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic.
MARCH 11 – TODAY IN HISTORY:
1791 – Samuel Mulliken became the first person to receive more than one patent from the U.S. Patent Office.
1824 – The U.S. War Department created the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Seneca Indian Ely Parker became the first Indian to lead the Bureau.
1861 – A Confederate Convention was held in Montgomery, AL, where a new constitution was adopted.
1901 – U.S. Steel was formed when industrialist J.P. Morgan purchased Carnegie Steep Corp. The event made Andrew Carnegie the world’s richest man.
1904 – After 30 years of drilling, the north tunnel under the Hudson River was holed through to link Jersey City, NJ, and New York, NY.
1930 – Former Boston Red Six pitcher Babe Ruth signed a two year contract with the New York Yankees for $80,000.
1930 – President Howard Taft became the first U.S. President to be buried in the National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
1964 – U.S. Senator Carl Hayden, of Arizona, broke the record for continuous service in the Senate. He had worked 37 years and seven days.
1966 – In New York, NY, three men were convicted in the assassination of Malcom X.
1969 – Blue jean manufacturer Levi Strauss started selling bell-bottomed jeans.
1978 – Bobby Hull, of the Winnipeg Jets, joined Gordie Howe by getting his 1,000th career goal.
1986 – Popsicle announced its plan to end the traditional twin-stick frozen treat for a one-stick model.
1989 – The Fox TV show “COPS” debuted.
1993 – Janet Reno was unanimously confirmed by the Senate to become the first female Attorney General. She was sworn in the next day.
1997 – Paul McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
1998 – The International Astronomical Union issued an alert that said that a mile-wide asteroid could come very close to, and possibly hit, Earth on Oct. 26, 2028. The next day NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced that there was no chance the asteroid would hit Earth.
2000 – KISS began their “Farewell Tour”. They performed at Van Andel Arena on May 7th of that year.
2002 – Two columns of light were pointed skyward from ground zero in New York, NY, as a temporary memorial to the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
2009 – Toyota announced that they had sold their one millionth hybrid vehicle. The most popular model was the Prius.
2011 – Apple launched their iPad2 after selling 15 million of the original iPads.
2011 – An earthquake that measured 9.0 in magnitude struck 80 miles east of Sendai, Japan. The quake triggered a tsunami that killed thousands of people. The event also caused the second largest nuclear accident in history and one of only two events to be classified as a Level 7 on the International Nuclear Event Scale.
2020 – The NBA suspended its season after a player tested positive for COVID-19.
2020 – Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had tested positive for COVID-19 while in Australia.
2020 – The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 virus a pandemic. President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address from the Oval Office. He called for a ban on travelers from European countries, other than the United Kingdom, for 30 days.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS ON MARCH 11:
Rupert Murdoch – 95 years old (1931) – Australian-American businessman and media magnate
Sam Donaldson – 92 years old (1934) – Journalist
Harvey Mandel – 81 years old (1945) – Guitarist
Mark Metcalf – 80 years old (1946) – Actor
Roy Barnes – 78 years old (1948) – Politician, 80th Governor of Georgia
Bobby McFerrin – 76 years old (1950) – Singer-songwriter, producer, and conductor
Jerry Zucker – 76 years old (1950) – Director, producer, and screenwriter
Derek Daly – 73 years old (1953) – Irish-American race car driver and sportscaster
Jimmy Iovine – 73 years old (1953) – Record producer and businessman, co-founded Beats Electronics
David Newman – 72 years old (1954) – Composer and conductor
Gale Norton – 72 years old (1954) – Politician, 48th United States Secretary of the Interior
Willie Banks – 70 years old (1956) – Triple jumper
Nina Hartley – 67 years old (1959) – Pornographic actress/director, sex educator, sex-positive feminist, and author
Matt Mead – 64 years old (1962) – Politician, 32nd Governor of Wyoming
Jeffrey Nordling – 64 years old (1962) – Actor
David LaChapelle – 63 years old (1963) – Photographer and director
Peter Berg – 62 years old (1964) – Director, producer, screenwriter, and actor
Jesse Jackson – 61 years old (1965) – Jr. , American lawyer and politician
Wallace Langham – 61 years old (1965) – Actor
John Thompson III – 60 years old (1966) – Basketball player and coach
John Barrowman – 59 years old (1967) – Scottish-American actor and singer
Brad Carson – 59 years old (1967) – Lawyer and politician
Lisa Loeb – 58 years old (1968) – Singer-songwriter
Terrence Howard – 57 years old (1969) – Actor and producer
Michael Rulli – 57 years old (1969) – Politician and businessman
Johnny Knoxville – 55 years old (1971) – Actor and entertainer
Becky Hammon – 49 years old (1977) – American-Russian basketball player and coach
Elton Brand – 47 years old (1979) – Basketball player
Fred Jones – 47 years old (1979) – Basketball player
Benji Madden – 47 years old (1979) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Joel Madden – 47 years old (1979) – Singer-songwriter and producer
Rich Hill – 46 years old (1980) – Baseball player
Mark Rober – 46 years old (1980) – YouTuber and engineer
Dan Uggla – 46 years old (1980) – Baseball player
David Anders – 45 years old (1981) – Actor
Lee Evans – 45 years old (1981) – Football player
LeToya Luckett – 45 years old (1981) – Singer-songwriter and actress
Brian Anderson – 44 years old (1982) – Baseball player
Thora Birch – 44 years old (1982) – Actress, producer, and director
Rob Brown – 42 years old (1984) – Actor
Cassandra Fairbanks – 41 years old (1985) – Journalist and activist
Greg Olsen – 41 years old (1985) – Football player and commentator
Malcolm Delaney – 37 years old (1989) – Basketball player
Orlando Johnson – 37 years old (1989) – Basketball player
Austin Swift – 34 years old (1992) – Producer and actor
Anthony Davis – 33 years old (1993) – Basketball player
Conor Garland – 30 years old (1996) – Ice hockey player
Ray Spalding – 29 years old (1997) – Basketball player
DAYS OF THE YEAR FOR MARCH 11:
- National Dream Day: With unwavering determination and a spark of ambition, anyone can turn their deepest passions into a fulfilling reality.
- National No Smoking Day (UK): Breaking up with cigarettes can give you more energy, better health, and extra cash for fun activities. It's a win-win!
- National Promposal Day:
- World Plumbing Day: From hot showers to clean drinking water, plumbing provides us with essential comforts that we often take for granted.
- Key Deer Awareness Day:
- World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Film:
- National Payton Slaymaker Day:
- National 311 Day:
- National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day:
- National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day: Navigating the maze of food choices, they're the go-to guides for healthier living, sharing insights and crafting personalized paths to wellness.
- National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day: Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, a breakfast creation blending the wholesomeness of oats with the nutty goodness.
- National Wash Your Nose Day: Keeping those nasal passages clear and feeling refreshed by giving them a gentle cleanse – a simple way to promote better nose hygiene.
- Worship of Tools Day:
- National COVID-19 Day:
- Debunking Day:
- National Sofrito Day:
- National Immune System Day:
- National Groundwater Awareness Week: A vital resource, groundwater is a hidden treasure beneath our feet. Its protection is crucial for our future and the planet's.
- Brain Awareness Week: Understanding the intricate dance of neurons and synapses unravels the mysteries of cognition, revealing the brain's brilliance.
- PI Week:
- Make Mine Chocolate:
- World Glaucoma Week: Learning about eye health highlights the silent threat to vision, encouraging proactive care and awareness.
- Sleep Awareness Week: A good night's sleep is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle — proper sleeping habits can be beneficial in improving overall health.
- Girl Scout Week:
- Universal Women’s Week: Every woman has the right to equal pay, reproductive rights, and freedom from violence. Let's empower women and create a more just society.
- Campfire USA Birthday Week:
- Healthcare HR Week :
- National Bubble Gum Week:
- Catholic Sisters Week:
- National Green Week:
- National Aardvark Week:
- Ramadan: During this holy month, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, focusing on spiritual reflection and community. Ramadan is a time for self-improvement and bringing people together in celebration of faith.
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