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Browse Historical Events by Day: What Happened on October 11th?

Discover major events and cultural milestones that happened on this day — organized by year. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.

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1628 CE, October 11

The War of the Mantuan Succession begins, a conflict between France and the Habsburg Monarchy over control of the Duchy of Mantua.

1710 CE, October 11

The Port Royal earthquake strikes Jamaica, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

1899 CE, October 11

The Second Boer War begins between the British Empire and the two independent Boer republics in South Africa.

1915 CE, October 11

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Vasil Radoslavov issues a statement announcing Bulgaria's entrance into the First World War on the side of the Central Powers. More

2013 CE, October 11

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2013 is awarded to Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) "for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons." More

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