Historical Events
- Amsterdam Theater destroyed by fire, 18 killed, in Amsterdam, Northern Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Henri-Jean Rigel, French composer, music director, and "pianiste de la musique particulière de l’Empereur et Roi" to Napoleon, born in Paris, France (d. 1852)
About May 11, 1772
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 252 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
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