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11 July 2023
Holidays, observances, history and sky information for this date.
Holidays
No listed India public holiday for this date.
Observances
United Nations
World Population DaySelected anniversaries
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Historical events
History
2021 - Virgin Galactic launches its founder, Richard Branson, into space, the first company ever to do so.Space tourism company
History
2015 - Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape.Mexican drug lord incarcerated in a US federal prison (born 1957)
History
2011 - Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus.2011 self-detonation of a munitions stockpile in Cyprus
History
2010 - The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others.Politico-religious ideology
History
2010 - In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.Men's association football team
History
2007 - The Siege of Lal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan, ends after the Pakistan Army storms the mosque which had been occupied by Islamist militants.2007 armed confrontation in Pakistan
History
2006 - Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India.2006 terrorist attack on the Mumbai Suburban Railway by Lashkar-e-Taiba
History
1995 - Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins, lasting until 22 July.1991–2001 series of wars in the Balkans
History
1991 - Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board.1991 aviation accident in Saudi Arabia
History
1990 - Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins.1990 land dispute between a group of Mohawk people and the town of Oka, Quebec, Canada
Notable births
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Notable deaths
Died
2026 - Jayden Adams, South African soccer player (born 2001)South African soccer player (2001–2026)
Died
2026 - Antonio Rattín, Argentine footballer and politician (born 1937)Argentine footballer and politician (1937–2026)
Died
2026 - Ken Bates, English buisnessman and former owner of Chelsea F.C. and Leeds United F.C. (born 1931)British businessman (1931–2026)
Died
2026 - Lindsey Graham, American politician (born 1955)American politician and attorney (1955–2026)
Died
2025 - Martin Cruz Smith, American author and screenwriter (born 1942)American writer (1942–2025)
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2024 - Shelley Duvall, American actress (born 1949)American actress and producer (1949–2024)
Died
2024 - Monte Kiffin, American football coach (born 1940)American football coach (1940–2024)
Died
2024 - Stanley Tshabalala, South African soccer player and coach (born 1949)South African soccer player and coach (1949–2024)
Sky
Moon phase
Last Quarter
42.4% illuminated
Lunar age: 22.9 days
Sun zodiac
Cancer
18.95 degrees
Constellation: Gemini
Moon zodiac
Taurus
6.65 degrees
Constellation: Aries
Astronomy events
No major astronomy event in the current calendar for this date.