1998 - A French mint produces the first "euro".
1987 - First 'domino' heart-lung transfer takes place
1967 - The 100,000,000th phone is connected in the US.
1947 - Goodrich develops tubeless tire
1910 - In Montana, the Glacier National Park is established.
This Day In Business
1927 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is opened - would later create the prestigious Academy Awards.
1981 - The musical "Cats" by Andrew Lloyd Webber and inspired by T.S. Eliot premieres in London.
1820 - Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth, lead an expedition which opened up Australia for expansion.
1980 - Julius Erving makes a memorable move in Game 4 of the 1980 Finals against the Lakers.
May 11th Holiday
Statehood Day (Minnesota) - Celebrates Minnesota's acceptance into the United States on May 11, 1858.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He had a role in the TV show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the May 11 Birthday Horoscope.
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