April 11

Saturday 11, 1981:

A massive riot in Brixton, South London, results in almost 300 police injuries and 65 serious civilian injuries.

Wednesday 11, 1979:

Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is deposed.

Wednesday 11, 1951:

Korean War: President Harry S. Truman relieves General Douglas MacArthur of overall command in Korea

Wednesday 11, 1945:

World War II: United States forces liberate Buchenwald concentration camp

Monday 11, 1814:

Napoleon abdicates and is exiled to Elba.

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