Date: July 28, 2011
War in Afghanistan: A United States military helicopter is shot down, killing 30 American special forces members and a working dog, seven Afghan soldiers, and one Afghan civilian. It was the deadliest single event for the United States in the War in Afghanistan. Date: August 6, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events…
The Israel Defense Forces use their Iron Dome missile system to successfully intercept a BM-21 Grad launched from Gaza, marking the first short-range missile intercept ever. Date: April 7, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 7 📅 Events on this day in 2011 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
Guinean President Alpha Condé survives an attempted assassination and coup d'état at his residence in Conakry. Date: July 19, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 19 📅 Events on this day in 2011 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 20112011 Christchurch Earthquake Kills 185 People – February 22,…
The first wave of the Egyptian revolution begins throughout the country, marked by street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, riots, labour strikes, and violent clashes. Date: January 25, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 25 📅 Events on this day in 2011 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
Syrian civil war: The Movement for a Democratic Society (TEV-DEM) is established with the stated goal of re-organizing Syria along the lines of democratic confederalism. Date: January 16, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 16 📅 Events on this day in 2011 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
A rare tornado outbreak occurs in New England; a strong EF3 tornado strikes Springfield, Massachusetts, during the event, killing four people. Date: June 1, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 1 📅 Events on this day in 2011 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2011Mazar-i-Sharif UN Compound Attack…