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What Happened on July 11, 1915

Historical Events

  • German cruiser Königsberg sinks off Dar-es-Salam

Famous Birthdays

  • Colin Kelly, American B-17 Flying Fortress pilot and 1st US air hero during WW II, born in Madison, Florida (d. 1941)
  • George Ivan Smith, Australian radio correspondent, UN diplomat and spokesman, born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1995)
  • Magda Gabor [Magdolna Gábor], Hungarian actress (Mai lányok, People vs Zsa Zsa Gabor), born in Budapest, Hungary (d. 1997)

About July 11, 1915

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 109 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer