December 11

Tuesday 11, 2001:

The People's Republic of China joins the World Trade Organization

Friday 11, 1998:

A Thai Airways Airbus A310-200 crashes just short of runway at Surat Thani Airport, killing 101.

Sunday 11, 1994:

A small bomb explodes on Philippine Airlines Flight 434, killing a Japanese businessman.

Friday 11, 1981:

The Salvadoran armed forces massacre 900 villagers in the El Mozote massacre

Monday 11, 1972:

Apollo 17 became the sixth and last mission to date to land on the ].

Saturday 11, 1971:

The United States Libertarian Party is formed.

Friday 11, 1970:

John Lennon releases the classic album Plastic Ono Band.

Thursday 11, 1958:

Upper Volta declares its independence from France

Saturday 11, 1954:

The American Nuclear Society is founded

Wednesday 11, 1946:

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is established.

Thursday 11, 1941:

Germany and Italy declare war on the United States

Saturday 11, 1937:

Italy leaves the League of Nations

Friday 11, 1936:

Edward VIII's abdication as King of the United Kingdom becomes effective.

Tuesday 11, 1934:

A fire at the Hotel Kerns in Lansing, Michigan kills 34 people.

Friday 11, 1931:

Statute of Westminster gives complete legislative independence to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland and Newfoundland

Sunday 11, 1927:

Start of the Guangzhou Uprising.

Wednesday 11, 1816:

Citizens of Geneva, Switzerland repel attack by Savoy.

Tuesday 11, 1792:

King Louis XVI of France goes on trial for treason

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