🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on April 11:

1970 — Apollo 13, NASA’s lunar mission, lifted off from Cape Kennedy but soon faced unexpected challenges.

1961 — The trial of Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann began in Jerusalem, drawing international attention to Holocaust atrocities.

1951 — US President Harry Truman dismissed General Douglas MacArthur from command during the Korean War over policy disagreements.

1979 — Ugandan dictator Idi Amin fled the country as Tanzanian-led forces closed in on Kampala.

1815 — The eruption of Mount Tambora caused widespread devastation and initiated the “year without a summer.”

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On April 11, we’re singing to:

Septimius Severus (145) — Roman emperor who expanded the empire and strengthened its military.

Ethel Kennedy (1928) — American human rights activist and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, known for her lifelong dedication to social causes and philanthropy.

Anton LaVey (1930) — American author and founder of the Church of Satan, whose writings sparked widespread interest and controversy.

Sergey Lukyanenko (1968) — Russian author celebrated for his Night Watch series, which blends urban fantasy and philosophical themes.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On April 11, we’re saying goodbye to:

Joseph Merrick (1890) — British medical patient known as the "Elephant Man," whose life story highlighted the treatment of individuals with rare medical conditions.

Kurt Vonnegut (2007) — American novelist acclaimed for works such as Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat’s Cradle, which combined dark humor and profound social commentary.

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