This video provided by the Association Press is entitled Today in History for May 11th. It goes through all of the important entertainment and news history that occurred on that date. For instance, in 1997, Chess master Garry Kasparov loses a 6-game match against IBM's computer Deep Blue. Upon his defeat, Kasparov demanded a rematch which IBM declined.
May 11 is the 131st day of the year, and is known for a tax deadline, dust storms, and big movie box office openings.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_11 It is also known as the date of Bob Marley’s death in 1981, the day Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. State in 1858, and the day that Israel joined the United Nations in 1949.
Perhaps most relevant for Americans, the IRS has decided to help recent flood victims in Rhode Island and surrounding areas by extending the tax deadline from April 15 to May 11. Massachusetts, residents within the counties that are deemed federal disaster areas will receive a complementary tax extension. These areas include Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties.http://consumerist.com/2010/04/irs-extends-tax-deadline-to-may-11-for-victims-of-flood.html
Along with the new tax date, May 11th has significant history also associated with it. In entertainment and music history, Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981. While in American history, a dust storm sent millions of tons of topsoil flying from across the parched Great Plains region. The storm reached as far east as Boston and Atlanta.
This page details some of the other notable happenings, events, and stories from May 11 past, present, and even future.
May 11 1997
1997: An epic battle between Man vs. Machine is concluded as the IBM computer Deep Blue defeated Chess master Garry Kasparov.
The 1980s
- 1985: The Bradford City football stadium caught fire killing 52 people and injuring scores.
May 11 1934
1934: A dust storm sends millions of tons of topsoil flying from across the parched Great Plains region of the United States as far east as Boston and Atlanta.
May 11 Moment of Zen
The Daily Show: Crucified (1999)
The Daily Show: The torch lighting dance (2000)
The Daily Show: Fatal Bird Flu Contact (2006)
The Daily Show: Pulgasari (2005)
The Daily Show: Superb Job (2004)
Holidays and Observances
Famous Birthdays
- 1983: Matt Leinart - Arizona Cardinals
- 1968: Jeffrey Donovan - Burn Notice
- 1904: Salvador Dali - Painter
Famous Deaths
- 1981: Bob Marley - Musician
- 1952: Douglas Adams - Author
Music Chart Toppers
Top Box Office Movies
References
Fast Facts
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