Today, April 11, is the 101st day of the year (102nd day in leap year) on the Gregorian Calendar. The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Aries.
AP Today in History
The 2010s
The 2000s
- 2006: After suffering a stroke in January, Israel officially announces Prime Minister Ariel Sharon permanently incapacitated.
The 1990s
April 11 1945
The 1800s
- 1899: The treaty ending the Spanish-American War was declared in effect.
- 1898: President William McKinley asked Congress for a declaration of war against Spain.
- 1814: Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte abdicates the throne and is banished to the island of Elba.
Holidays and Observances
Famous Birthdays
- 1987: Joss Stone - Musician
- 1981: Alexandre Burrows - Vancouver Canucks
- 1970: Trevor Linden - Vancouver Canucks
Famous Deaths
- 2007: Kurt Vonnegut - Author