March 11th What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1977 U.S.A. Roman Polanski
11th March, 1977 : Film director Roman Polanski is charged with four charges including rape, sodomy, child molestation and giving drugs to a minor in the case raping a 13-year-old girl at the home of Hollywood star Jack Nicholson.
While awaiting trial Polanski jumped bail and fled to France in February 1978.
11th March, 1977 : Film director Roman Polanski is charged with four charges including rape, sodomy, child molestation and giving drugs to a minor in the case raping a 13-year-old girl at the home of Hollywood star Jack Nicholson.
While awaiting trial Polanski jumped bail and fled to France in February 1978.
1918 U.S.A. Influenza Epidemic
11th March, 1918: The first cases of one of the worst influenza epidemic ( FLU )in history are reported at Fort Riley, Kansas it would eventually kill more than 1/2 million Americans and more than 20 million people worldwide.
11th March, 1918: The first cases of one of the worst influenza epidemic ( FLU )in history are reported at Fort Riley, Kansas it would eventually kill more than 1/2 million Americans and more than 20 million people worldwide.
1923 Greece Transport Ship Alexander Sinks
11th March, 1923 : The transport ship Alexander had sunk and the lives of at least 150 men were taken down with it. A report had confirmed that at least 10 of these men were Greek naval officers. The cause of this sinking was the Gale storm that had occurred between Salamis and Piraeus. A public funeral was held for the victims of this disaster.
11th March, 1923 : The transport ship Alexander had sunk and the lives of at least 150 men were taken down with it. A report had confirmed that at least 10 of these men were Greek naval officers. The cause of this sinking was the Gale storm that had occurred between Salamis and Piraeus. A public funeral was held for the victims of this disaster.
1931 U.S.A. Boulder Dam
11th March, 1931: The work on the Boulder Dam was started after having been approved in 1928 and when completed it will be the worlds tallest dam at over 700 ft. The dams mission is not only to flood control but also to supply irrigation and domestic water needs and to provide silt control for the Colorado river. The cost will be met long term through the production of Hydro Electric Power.
11th March, 1931: The work on the Boulder Dam was started after having been approved in 1928 and when completed it will be the worlds tallest dam at over 700 ft. The dams mission is not only to flood control but also to supply irrigation and domestic water needs and to provide silt control for the Colorado river. The cost will be met long term through the production of Hydro Electric Power.
1938 U.S.A. Revenue Act of 1938
11th March, 1938 : This was the date that the Revenue Act of 1938 was passed. The content of this particular piece of legislation had called for a series of corporate tax cuts, which was a very controversial topic during this period in history. At first President Roosevelt had opposed this bill, and refused to sign it. However, Congress had managed to override the president’s veto.
11th March, 1938 : This was the date that the Revenue Act of 1938 was passed. The content of this particular piece of legislation had called for a series of corporate tax cuts, which was a very controversial topic during this period in history. At first President Roosevelt had opposed this bill, and refused to sign it. However, Congress had managed to override the president’s veto.
1941 U.S.A. Lend Lease Act
11th March, 1941 : U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend Lease Act allowing the United States to provide military aid to the Allies during World War II.
11th March, 1941 : U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend Lease Act allowing the United States to provide military aid to the Allies during World War II.
1942 U.S.A. Sleepy Lagoon
11th March, 1942 : Vaugh Monroe records the hit "Sleepy Lagoon" with his orchestra. Other artists recorded it in later years, including Dinah Shore, David Rose, Fred Waring and Glenn Miller, among others.
11th March, 1942 : Vaugh Monroe records the hit "Sleepy Lagoon" with his orchestra. Other artists recorded it in later years, including Dinah Shore, David Rose, Fred Waring and Glenn Miller, among others.
1944 Germany
11th March, 1944 : This was a very significant day in World War II history. Reports had indicated that the Germans were about to pull out Uman, which was an action intended to weaken German defensive forces dramatically. Word was that German forces would soon be withdrawing from the Dneiper Bent as well.
11th March, 1944 : This was a very significant day in World War II history. Reports had indicated that the Germans were about to pull out Uman, which was an action intended to weaken German defensive forces dramatically. Word was that German forces would soon be withdrawing from the Dneiper Bent as well.
1955 England Sir Alexander Fleming
11th March, 1955 : Sir Alexander Fleming remembered for his discovery of the drug penicillin dies in London of A Heart Attack.
11th March, 1955 : Sir Alexander Fleming remembered for his discovery of the drug penicillin dies in London of A Heart Attack.
1956 China defenders of the faith
11th March, 1956 : According to a report printed on this day, communists in China had worked to force their way through the Middle East and Africa. The method they used was to present themselves as “defenders of the faith” to the Muslim community in various Eastern countries.
11th March, 1956 : According to a report printed on this day, communists in China had worked to force their way through the Middle East and Africa. The method they used was to present themselves as “defenders of the faith” to the Muslim community in various Eastern countries.
1967 U.S.A. Gov. George Romney
11th March, 1967 : Concern rose among Americans when Gov. George Romney decided to run for president under the Republican ticket. One of the major concerns about Romney running for office included the fact that the Mormon Church to which he belonged advocated segregation. Moreover, Romney’s church considered African-Americans an inferior race. Nevertheless, George Romney assured the public that he believed that all Americans should be allowed the same opportunities in life. He encouraged people to judge him (Romney) on his actions and not how his church believes. His desire was similar to that expressed by President John F. Kennedy-to act according to national interest, and not according to religion.
11th March, 1967 : Concern rose among Americans when Gov. George Romney decided to run for president under the Republican ticket. One of the major concerns about Romney running for office included the fact that the Mormon Church to which he belonged advocated segregation. Moreover, Romney’s church considered African-Americans an inferior race. Nevertheless, George Romney assured the public that he believed that all Americans should be allowed the same opportunities in life. He encouraged people to judge him (Romney) on his actions and not how his church believes. His desire was similar to that expressed by President John F. Kennedy-to act according to national interest, and not according to religion.
1969 U.S.A. Levi Jeans add Bell Bottoms
11th March, 1969 : Levi Jeans add the latest craze of jeans to their line of Jeans which had become fashionable as part of the hippie counterculture movement together with love beads, granny glasses, and tie-dye shirts.
11th March, 1969 : Levi Jeans add the latest craze of jeans to their line of Jeans which had become fashionable as part of the hippie counterculture movement together with love beads, granny glasses, and tie-dye shirts.
1971 Russia Rabbits
11th March, 1971 : Rabbits had just recently migrated into Russia in large numbers. The reason rabbits are invading this area is because they were in search of food, as heavy snow and frost had occurred just recently in the north.
11th March, 1971 : Rabbits had just recently migrated into Russia in large numbers. The reason rabbits are invading this area is because they were in search of food, as heavy snow and frost had occurred just recently in the north.
1977 U.S.A. Hostages Washington DC
11th March, 1977 : 130 hostages held in Washington, D.C., by Hanafi Muslims are freed when ambassadors from three Islamic nations joined negotiations.
11th March, 1977 : 130 hostages held in Washington, D.C., by Hanafi Muslims are freed when ambassadors from three Islamic nations joined negotiations.
1985 Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev
11th March, 1985 : Mikhail Gorbachev was called upon to replace Konstantin Chernenko who had died the day before. During his first six years in office, he was instrumental in advocating foreign and domestic policy changes.
11th March, 1985 : Mikhail Gorbachev was called upon to replace Konstantin Chernenko who had died the day before. During his first six years in office, he was instrumental in advocating foreign and domestic policy changes.
1990 Lithuania Independence
11th March, 1990 : Lithuania began its battle for independence on this day, which had resulted in a Soviet oil embargo and Baltic Republic economic sanction. Lithuania was the first republic to try to break away from the U.S.S.R.
11th March, 1990 : Lithuania began its battle for independence on this day, which had resulted in a Soviet oil embargo and Baltic Republic economic sanction. Lithuania was the first republic to try to break away from the U.S.S.R.
1993 North Korea Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
11th March, 1993 : North Korea withdraws from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
11th March, 1993 : North Korea withdraws from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
1997 U.S.A. Paul McCartney
11th March, 1997 : Paul McCartney from the Beatles is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II .
11th March, 1997 : Paul McCartney from the Beatles is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II .
2001 England Foot and Mouth epidemic
11th March, 2001 : Twenty-five new cases of foot-and-mouth have been identified from 11 different areas, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 163.
The Foot and Mouth epidemic continued to worsen through the summer but was bought under control by the Autumn after nearly 100,000 livestock are destroyed in an attempt to control the disease.
11th March, 2001 : Twenty-five new cases of foot-and-mouth have been identified from 11 different areas, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 163.
The Foot and Mouth epidemic continued to worsen through the summer but was bought under control by the Autumn after nearly 100,000 livestock are destroyed in an attempt to control the disease.
2003 U.S.A. Freedom Fries
11th March, 2003 : Following the strong words used by the French President Jacques Chirac opposing US policy in Iraq American restaurants are renaming "French Fries" to "Freedom Fries", the protests even include the House of Representatives restaurants and bars which have renamed "French Fries" to "Freedom Fries" and "French Toast" to "Freedom Toast" .
11th March, 2003 : Following the strong words used by the French President Jacques Chirac opposing US policy in Iraq American restaurants are renaming "French Fries" to "Freedom Fries", the protests even include the House of Representatives restaurants and bars which have renamed "French Fries" to "Freedom Fries" and "French Toast" to "Freedom Toast" .
2004 Spain Terrorist Train Bombs
11th March, 2004 : Four trains in the Madrid area are attacked by terrorists using 10 bombs exploded via mobile telephone, 191 are killed during the attacks which are believed to be made by members of Al Qaida in retaliation for Spains involvement in the war in Iraq.
11th March, 2004 : Four trains in the Madrid area are attacked by terrorists using 10 bombs exploded via mobile telephone, 191 are killed during the attacks which are believed to be made by members of Al Qaida in retaliation for Spains involvement in the war in Iraq.
2006 Netherlands Slobodan Milosevic
11th March, 2006 : Former Serb leader Slobodan Milosevic is found dead of a heart attack in his prison cell in the Netherlands ending his U.N. war crimes trial.
11th March, 2006 : Former Serb leader Slobodan Milosevic is found dead of a heart attack in his prison cell in the Netherlands ending his U.N. war crimes trial.
