March
11
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2026

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Tatmadaw

The Burmese military kills at least 30 villagers, including 3 Buddhist monks, during the Pinlaung massacre in Shan State, Myanmar.

Person born this day 2004

Margarita Kolosov

Margarita Kolosov, German rhythmic gymnast

Fact 2011

On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami and leading to the Fukushima...

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"A man can be destroyed but not defeated."

Ernest Hemingway

Changed the world 2021

President of the United States

US President Joe Biden signs the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law.

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Ernest Hemingway

"A man can be destroyed but not defeated."

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Moshoeshoe I

Moshoeshoe Day (Lesotho)

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Vindicianus

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Sophronius of Jerusalem

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Sophronius of Jerusalem

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Óengus of Tallaght

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Óengus of Tallaght

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Constantine (British saint)

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Alberta of Agen

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Alberta of Agen

2025 1 yrs ago
Died 2025

Clive Revill

Clive Revill, New Zealand actor and singer (born 1930)

Died 2025

Junior Bridgeman

Junior Bridgeman, American basketball player and businessman (born 1953)

2024 2 yrs ago
Died 2024

Paul Alexander (polio survivor)

Paul Alexander, Polio survivor (born 1946)

2023 3 yrs ago
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Tatmadaw

The Burmese military kills at least 30 villagers, including 3 Buddhist monks, during the Pinlaung massacre in Shan State, Myanmar.

2022 4 yrs ago
Died 2022

Rupiah Banda

Rupiah Banda, President of Zambia (born 1937)

2021 5 yrs ago
Died 2021

Takis Mousafiris

Takis Mousafiris, Greek composer and songwriter (born 1936)

Died 2021

Ray Campi

Ray Campi, American singer and musician (born 1934)