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What Happened on June 11, 1930

Famous Birthdays

  • Anatoli Voronov, Russian cosmonaut (Soyuz 12a backup), born in Orenburg Oblast, Russia (d. 1993)
  • Charles Rangel, American politician (US Representative from New York, 1971-2017), born in Harlem, New York City

Famous Deaths

  • George Alexander, British cricketer (two early Tests for Australia), dies at 79
  • Henry Clay Folger, American CEO of Standard Oil and founder of the Folger Shakespeare Library, dies at 72
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About June 11, 1930

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 94 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini