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On May 11, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts from across history. The Gregorian calendar’s 131st day is May 11th. On this day, Deep Blue, a chess-playing computer, defeated world champion Gerry Kasparov; 56 soccer fans perished in a fire at Bradford City stadium in England; and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which gives us the Oscars, was created.
Taurus is the zodiac sign for May 11th. Salvador Dali and American player Cam Newton are both born on May 11th. It’s National Eat Whatever You Want Day today.
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(Died on May 11, 2021) |
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