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Historical events & facts — June 11
What happened on June 11?
On June 11, 1963, President Kennedy delivered a historic televised speech declaring that civil rights were "primarily a moral issue" and announcing federal legislation to end racial segregation. That same day, Alabama Governor George Wallace physically tried to block Black students from entering the University of Alabama until forced to step aside by the National Guard.
On June 11, 1955, the worst accident in motorsport history occurred at the 24 Hours of Le Mans when Pierre Levegh's Mercedes-Benz crashed and disintegrated on the main straight, launching debris into the crowd: 83 spectators and Levegh himself died. The accident led Mercedes to withdraw from racing for more than three decades and transformed motorsport safety standards.
On June 11, 1991, the Pinatubo volcano on Luzon, Philippines, began showing intense signs of activity after 600 years of quiet. The following day, June 12, the main eruption began — the second largest of the twentieth century — launching ash columns 35 km high and causing a global cooling of 0.5°C for two years. Around 800 people died and 200,000 were left homeless.
Notable birthdays — June 11
Famous people born on June 11
Shia LaBeouf
Shia Saide LaBeouf is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include a BAFTA Award and Daytime Emmy Award.
Kai Havertz
Kai Lukas Havertz is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Germany national team.
Claire Holt
Claire Rhiannon Holt (born 11 June 1988) is an Australian-American actress. She made her acting debut playing Emma Gilbert in the fantasy series H2O: Just Add Water (2006–2008), before moving to the United States and making her film debut in 2009.
Jacques Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a French naval officer, oceanographer, filmmaker and author. He co-invented the first successful open-circuit self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA), called the Aqua-Lung, which assisted him in producing some of the first underwater documentaries.
Donnie Van Zant
Donald Newton Van Zant is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as a member of the band 38 Special, from its formation in 1974 until 2013. Van Zant was the original lead vocalist for the band, appearing in that role on their first two studio albums.
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