October 11th in History

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October 11th in History

1919: The first ever 'inflight' meals are served on a flight from London to Paris
1980: Russian cosmonauts return to earth, after spending a record 185 days in space
1982: After 437 years, the remains of Henry VIII ship the 'Mary Rose' are raised from the seabed

October 11th birthdays

1821: Sir George Williams, Founder of the YMCA
1844: Henry John Heinz, American food manufacturer
1884: Eleanor Roosevelt, Wife of former President F.D Roosevelt
1928: Ennio Morricone, Italian composer and film scorer