On this day in history

What happened on 11 October

3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 11 October. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.

  1. Eleanor Roosevelt, influential First Lady, was bornWorld
  2. Second Vatican Council was opened by Pope John XXIIICultural
  3. First Saturn V rocket with crew was launched (Apollo 7)Science

About these entries

Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.

Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.