Yarn Bombing Day
Yarn Bombing Day, also known as International Yarn Bombing Day, is a day dedicated to the art of yarn bombing, which involves covering public objects and spaces with knitted or crocheted yarn creations. This event celebrates creativity, community, and the joy of unexpected art in public places.
Corn on the Cob Day
Corn on the Cob Day is a celebration dedicated to the delicious and iconic summer treat: corn on the cob. This day highlights the enjoyment of fresh corn cooked and served in its natural husk.
June 11th has seen a variety of significant events throughout history across different fields such as politics, science, culture, and more.
Historical Events
1509: King Henry VIII of England marries Catherine of Aragon.
1776: The Continental Congress creates a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence.
1778: France declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War.
1895: Charles E. Duryea receives the first U.S. patent granted to an American inventor for a gasoline-driven automobile.
1935: Inventor Edwin Armstrong gives the first public demonstration of FM broadcasting in the United States.
1963: Alabama Governor George Wallace stands at the door of the University of Alabama to block integration, before stepping aside, and allowing African Americans James Hood and Vivian Malone to enroll.
1963: Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Đức immolates himself on a busy Saigon road to protest the lack of religious freedom in South Vietnam.
1971: The U.S. government officially classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, making it illegal to possess or distribute.
2001: Timothy McVeigh is executed for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing of 1995.
Births
1456: Anne Neville, Queen Consort of England as the wife of King Richard III.
1864: Richard Strauss, German composer and conductor known for his operas and orchestral works.
1910: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author, and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water.
1956: Joe Montana, American football player and sportscaster.
1969: Peter Dinklage, American actor known for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the TV series “Game of Thrones.”
Deaths
1895: Hristo Botev, Bulgarian poet and journalist, one of the most prominent figures of the Bulgarian National Revival.
1937: J. M. Barrie, Scottish author and playwright best known for creating Peter Pan.
2001: Timothy McVeigh, American domestic terrorist who carried out the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995.
2001: DeForest Kelley, American actor known for his role as Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy in the “Star Trek” franchise.
2014: Ruby Dee, American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist.
Miscellaneous
1982: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, directed by Steven Spielberg, is released in the United States.
2002: The first direct electronic communication experiment between the nervous systems of two humans is carried out by Kevin Warwick in the United Kingdom.
