On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
July 11
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel by Harper Lee featuring themes of racial injustice and the loss of innocence in the Deep South of America, was published.
Wikipedia: To Kill a Mockingbird
Italy defeated West Germany 3–1 to win their third FIFA World Cup title.
Wikipedia: Italy national football team
Shortly after taking off from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 caught fire and crashed, killing all 261 people on board.
Wikipedia: Jeddah
The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carried out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others.
Wikipedia: Islamism
Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title (pictured lifting the trophy).
Wikipedia: Spain national football team
An explosion at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base killed 13 people, including the head of the Cyprus Navy.
Wikipedia: Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion