July 11th observes Free Slurpee Day as well as World Population Day.
We made it to day 193 of the year, and there are 173 days remaining until the end of 2024.
July 11 in years gone by shaped the way we live right now today. You’re about to find out why!
Did you know that on this day in 1987, the earth’s population reached 5 billion? The UN assigned Matej Gaspar, a baby in Zagreb, as the 5 billionth person in the world.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about July 11th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on July 11 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2013
American comedy-drama “Orange Is the New Black” was released on Netflix.
The series ran for sevens seasons, with the last being released on July 26, 2019.
2006
A series of seven bomb blasts killed 209 people in Mumbai, India.
The bombings took place over a period of 11 minutes on the Suburban Railway in Mumbai.
1889
The city of Tijuana in Mexico was founded.
The descendants of Santiago Argüello founded the city after the large ranch became a prosperous place to settle. Santiago Argüello was given the land in 1829. Tijuana is located on the Mexican and North American border and is situated north of Baja California on the Pacific coast. Tijuana is the second-largest city in Mexico.
1533
Pope Clement VII excommunicated King Henry VIII of England for his terrible behavior.
King Henry VIII of England was known for his promiscuous personality and his many wives. Pope Clement VII gave King Henry many warnings and asked him to get his life back on track. However, things went too far when he married Anne Boleyn without being divorced from Catherine of Aragon.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Alessia Cara? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1996
Alessia Cara
Canadian
Singer
Age:
28 years old
Born In:
Ontario, Canada
1974
Lil’ Kim
American
Rapper
Age:
50 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1989
David Henrie
American
Actor
Age:
35 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1966
Greg Grunberg
American
Actor
Age:
58 years old
Born In:
California, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, July 11th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1949
2024
Shelley Duvall
American
Actress
1949
2024
Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall was an American actress born on July 7, 1949. She died on this day in 2024, at age 75 in Blanco, Texas, USA.
Died On:
Jul 11, 2024 (Age 75)
Died In:
Texas, USA
Quotes
Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on this day.
1765
Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments. If we can get rid of the former, we may easily bear the latter.
Benjamin Franklin
American Polymath
Special Holidays
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
World Population Day
The world faces ever-increasing overpopulation problems as each day goes by. World Population Day was created to raise awareness of this global crisis, so educate yourself on the topic today and share it with everyone who’ll listen to you!
Free Slurpee Day
We are guessing that you’re a fan of Slurpees? Well, guess what? Today is your lucky day because you can grab one totally free from any 7-Eleven store today as we celebrate Free Slurpee Day!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
In 1911, Bobby Leach was the 2nd person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. He died 15 years later from slipping on an orange peel and getting gangrene.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on July 11th shares the star sign of Cancer.
Cancers tend to have excellent listening skills and show a genuine interest in people. Because of this, Cancers generally do well as therapists, bodyworkers, and energy healers.
Ruby is the birthstone given to those who were born during July. Ruby was regarded as the “king of gems” by the ancient Hindus and is traditionally a favored gem by royal families worldwide.
If you were born on this day, you would likely have been conceived on or around October 18th of the previous year.
The due date for a baby conceived on this day is around April 3rd, 2025.
