July 11

Saturday 11, 1987:

According to the United Nations, the world population crosses the 5,000,000,000 mark.

Monday 11, 1983:

A Boeing 727 crashes into hilly terrain after a tail strike in Cuenca, Ecuador, claiming 119 lives.

Wednesday 11, 1962:

First transatlantic satellite television transmission.

Saturday 11, 1750:

Halifax, Nova Scotia almost completely destroyed by fire.

Tuesday 11, 1533:

King Henry VIII of England is excommunicated.

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