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Historical events & facts — March 11
What happened on March 11?
On March 11, 2004, ten bombs exploded almost simultaneously on four commuter trains in Madrid, killing 193 people and wounding more than 2,000. It was the deadliest terrorist attack in Spanish history and the largest in Europe since Lockerbie in 1988. The attack, perpetrated by a jihadist cell linked to Al-Qaeda, took place three days before the general election.
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami caused the destruction of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, triggering the most serious nuclear accident since Chernobyl (1986). The catastrophe killed nearly 20,000 people — mainly from the tsunami — contaminated large coastal areas and forced the temporary closure of all Japan's nuclear reactors.
On March 11, 1990, the Lithuanian Parliament declared the restoration of the country's independence, becoming the first Soviet republic to proclaim independence from the USSR. Prime Minister Vytautas Landsbergis led the process. The USSR attempted an economic blockade and military intervention, but Lithuanian independence was internationally recognised in September 1991.
Notable birthdays — March 11
Famous people born on March 11
James H. Douglas, Jr.
James Henderson Douglas Jr. was an American lawyer and government official who was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, serving under both President Herbert Hoover and President Franklin Roosevelt. During the Eisenhower Administration, he served in the United States Department of Defense as Secretary of the Air Force and Deputy Secretary of Defense.
Abdul Razak Hussein
Abdul Razak bin Hussein was a Malaysian lawyer and politician who served as the second prime minister of Malaysia from 1970 until his death in 1976. He also served as the first deputy prime minister of Malaysia from 1957 to 1970. He is referred to as the "Father of Development" of Malaysia.
Josep Maria Subirachs
Josep Maria Subirachs i Sitjar was a Spanish sculptor and painter of the late 20th century. His best known work is probably the Passion Facade of the basilica of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. He was controversial, as he did not make any concessions to the style of the architect who designed the building, Antoni Gaudí.
Harvey Mandel
Harvey "The Snake" Mandel is an American guitarist best known as a member of Canned Heat. He also played with Charlie Musselwhite and John Mayall as well as maintaining a solo career.
Bernie LaBarge
Bernie LaBarge is a Canadian performing and session guitarist, singer and songwriter, and producer.
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