June 11: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2020: On June 11, 2020, the United States reached a significant and sobering milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, with coronavirus cases surpassing 2 million nationwide. According to Johns Hopkins University data, approximately 113,000 Americans had died from the virus at this point. The pandemic's impact was particularly stark as several states that had begun early economic reopening were simultaneously experiencing sharp increases in new infection rates, highlighting the complex challenges of managing public health during the crisis.
• 2011: A government crackdown on protests forced at least 4,300 Syrians to flee to Turkey, highlighting the growing humanitarian crisis during the Syrian civil unrest.
• 2010: The 2010 FIFA World Cup was hosted in Africa for the first time, with South Africa launching the opening ceremony in Johannesburg. The tournament featured 32 nations competing across 64 matches, marking a historic moment for African football.
• 2004: Egon von Furstenberg, a prominent Swiss fashion designer known for his influential work in the fashion industry, passed away at the age of 58.
• 2001: Nintendo officially announced the Game Boy Advance, a groundbreaking portable gaming system that represented a significant leap in handheld gaming technology. The device featured a wider screen, more powerful hardware, and backward compatibility with previous Game Boy titles.
• 1999: DeForest Kelley, the iconic American actor best known for his portrayal of Dr. Leonard McCoy in the original Star Trek television series and subsequent films, passed away. A beloved figure in science fiction and pop culture, Kelley's character was famous for his memorable catchphrases like 'I'm a doctor, not a...' and his compassionate yet sardonic approach to space exploration.
• 1998: In a landmark technology industry merger, Compaq Computer Corporation announced its acquisition of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) for $9 billion. This transaction represented the largest high-tech acquisition of its time, signaling significant consolidation in the computer hardware and enterprise computing sector. The deal positioned Compaq to expand its enterprise computing capabilities and leverage DEC's extensive technological expertise.
• 1996: Senator Bob Dole (Republican-Kansas) officially resigned from the United States Senate to focus on his presidential campaign, marking a significant moment in his political career and commitment to seeking the presidency.
• 1993: Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking film 'Jurassic Park' opened in theaters, setting an unprecedented weekend box office record of $502 million. The movie, featuring revolutionary computer-generated imagery and animatronics, revolutionized the dinosaur genre and special effects in cinema.
• 1973: Field Marshal Erich von Manstein, a key strategic planner for the German Wehrmacht during World War II, developed a critical military strategy for invading France through the challenging terrain of the Ardennes forest. As chief of staff to General von Rundstedt, Manstein played a pivotal role in designing the breakthrough plan that would ultimately lead to the successful German invasion of France in 1940.

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June 11th marks the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 163rd in case of leap years).

There are 203 days remaining until the end of the year.

June 11th is the 11th day of the month of June.

What day of the week is June 11?

On June 11th, 2025 the day of the week is Wednesday.

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The zodiac sign associated with June 11th is Gemini according to the Western Zodiac.

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