May 11

Tuesday 11, 2004:

The Stockline Plastics factory explosion in Glasgow kills nine people.

Wednesday 11, 1960:

1960 - The first contraceptive pill is made available on the market.

Friday 11, 1928:

The first analog TV service is inaugurated by WGY, Schenectady, New York.

Monday 11, 1818:

Charles XIV of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden.

Tuesday 11, 1745:

War of Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy – At Fontenoy, French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army.

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