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.

Saturday 11, 1970:

Apollo 13 is launched

Sunday 11, 1965:

The Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak: Fifty-one tornadoes hit in six Midwestern states killing 256 people.

Tuesday 11, 1775:

Last execution for witchcraft in Germany

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