May 11th in History
May 11th in History
- 1709: Large numbers of Germans begin emigrating to North America
- 1931: During Spanish civil war, martial Law is announced in several Spanish cities
- 1949: Siam changes its name to Thailand
- 1949: Israel becomes a member of the United Nations
May 11th birthdays
- 1803: Hector Berlioz, French composer
- 1880: Irving Berlin, American composer
- 1931: Rupert Murdoch, Media tycoon
- 1963: Natasha Richardson, American Actress
