June 11

Saturday 11, 2005:

G8 finance ministers agree to cancel the debt owed by 18 of the poorest countries.

Saturday 11, 1988:

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute Wembley Stadium, London.

Tuesday 11, 1907:

George Dennett, aided by Gilbert Jessop, dismisses Northamptonshire for 12 runs, the lowest total in first-class cricket.

Thursday 11, 1903:

Alexander Obrenovic, king of Serbia, was assassinated in Belgrade by the Black Hand (Crna Ruka) organization.

Saturday 11, 1892:

The Limelight Department, one of the world's first film studios, is officially established in Melbourne, Australia.

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