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11 August, 2006
The last software patent expired on the GIF format.
11 August, 2006
The largest string of firecrackers ever assembled is ignited in Buchanan, Wisconsin. It contains an estimated 10,500,000 firecrackers.
11 August, 2003
NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history.
11 August, 2003
Jemaah Islamiyah leader Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, is arrested in Bangkok, Thailand.
11 August, 2003
A big heat wave in Paris had temperatures up to 112°F (44° C), with about 144 people dead.
11 August, 1999
A total solar eclipse visible from Europe and Asia.
11 August, 1995
Russell Hill subway accident kills three people in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
11 August, 1992
The Mall of America, the biggest shopping mall in the country, opened in Bloomington, Minnesota.
11 August, 1988
The Charlotte Coliseum, once the largest arena in the NBA, was dedicated.
11 August, 1987
Alan Greenspan becomes Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve.
11 August, 1984
United States President Ronald Reagan, during a voice check for a radio broadcast remarks "My fellow Americans, Im pleased to tell you today that Ive signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes".
11 August, 1972
Vietnam War: The last United States ground combat unit depart South Vietnam
11 August, 1970
A trademark application by the Van Brode Milling Company for the word Spork was published by the USPTO.
11 August, 1968
The last steam passenger train service ran in Britain. A British Rail steam locomotive made the 314-mile journey from Liverpool to Carlisle and returned to Liverpool before being dispatched to the Wrecking yard.
11 August, 1965
Race riots (the Watts riots) begin in Watts area of Los Angeles, California
11 August, 1960
Chad declares independence
11 August, 1952
Hussein proclaimed king of Jordan
11 August, 1951
René Pleven becomes Prime Minister of France
11 August, 1934
Federal prison opened at Alcatraz Island
11 August, 1929
Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio.
11 August, 1920
The Latvia-Bolshevist Russia peace treaty, which relinquished Russias authority and pretenses to Latvia, is signed.
11 August, 1919
Constitution of Weimar Republic adopted
11 August, 1918
World War I - Battle of Amiens ends
11 August, 1898
Spanish-American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
11 August, 1858
First ascent of the Eiger.
11 August, 1828
William Corder is hanged at Bury St. Edmunds, England, for the murder of Maria Marten at the Red Barn a year ago.
11 August, 1786
Captain Francis Light established the British colony of Penang in Malaysia
11 August, 1711
The first race meeting was held at Ascot
11 August, 1492
Alexander VI is elected Pope.
11 August, 355
Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II.
11 August, 70
The Second Temple is destroyed by the Roman army in Jerusalem.

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