Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on July 11. Check what happened ...

Today in History for July 11: In 1533, Pope Clement VII excommunicated England's King Henry VIII.

1986: Ingrid Kristiansen of Norway runs 10,000m in world record 30:13.74. 1991: Labour MP Terry Fields is sentenced to 60 days in prison for refusing to pay his poll tax. On the same day, a Nigeria ...