October 11

    What happened on October 11 in history

    6 events fall on October 11, from 1521 to 1975. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 11

    1. 1521

      Henry VIII is named Defender of the Faith

      The pope grants the title for a book against Luther.

      Read about Cortés Arrives in TenochtitlanPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1521

      Defender of the Faith

      Leo X gives Henry VIII the title, years before the break with Rome.

      Read about Cortés Arrives in TenochtitlanPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    3. 1811

      The first steam ferry

      The Juliana begins running between New York and Hoboken.

      Play the 19th century round

    4. 1962

      The Second Vatican Council opens

      John XXIII opens the council that reshapes the Catholic Church.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1968

      Apollo 7 launches

      The first crewed Apollo flight tests the spacecraft in Earth orbit.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1975

      Saturday Night Live begins

      The first show is broadcast from Studio 8H in New York.

      Play the 20th century round

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