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What Happened on May 11, 1906

Famous Birthdays

  • Jacqueline Cochran, US pilot and 1st woman to break the sound barrier, born in Muscogee, Florida (d. 1980)

About May 11, 1906

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus