This Day in History for October 11th
Historic Events:
- 1899 - Boer War began in South Africa
- 2002 - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
- 1968 - Apollo 7 was launched.
- 1971 - John Lennon’s song “Imagine” is released.
- 1975 - Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run hit #1 on the pop charts.
- 1975 - Late-night comedy variety show “Saturday Night Live” debuts.
- 1987 - The AIDS Memorial Quilt was displayed for the first time during a demonstration for Gay and Lesbian rights in Washington, D.C.
Famous Birthdays:
- 1989 - Michelle Wei, Korean LPGA golfer.
Famous Deaths:
- 1809 - Meriwether Lewis, Captain and second governor of the Louisiana Territory.