All Events

Historical Events on July 11

  • Detroit

    1796

    The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty.

  • United States Marine Corps

    1798

    The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War.

  • American Civil War

    1864

    American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C.

  • President of the United States

    1921

    Former President of the United States William Howard Taft is sworn in as 10th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the only person ever to hold both offices.

  • Triborough Bridge

    1936

    The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic.

  • World War II

    1940

    World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Prime Minister of France.

  • Pakistan

    1950

    Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank.

  • Martin Luther King, Jr.

    1977

    Martin Luther King, Jr. is posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

  • Srebrenica massacre

    1995

    Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July.

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Famous Birthdays on July 11

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Famous Deaths on July 11

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