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It happened on a… April 11

2021

85th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Hideki Matsuyama become first Japanese male to win a golf major.

2015

Barack Obama and Raúl Castro meet in Panama, the 1st meeting of US and Cuban heads of state since the Cuban Revolution.

2012

“The Avengers”, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner, premieres in Los Angeles.

2006

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces that Iran has successfully enriched uranium.

1989

Philadelphia Flyers’ goalie Ron Hextall scores short-handed into an empty net in an 8-5 victory over Washington Capitals; first NHL goalie to score a playoff goal. In 1987, he was the first goalie to score a regular season goal.

1976

The Apple I computer, created by Steve Wozniak is released

1966

Frank Sinatra records “Strangers in the Night” single for his album of the same name. Later reaches #1 Billboard charts.

1950

Prince Rainier III becomes ruler of Monaco.

1947

Jackie Robinson became the first black player in major-league history. He played in an exhibition game for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1909

Establishment of Tel Aviv by Jewish settlers.

1868

The Shogunate is abolished in Japan.

1814

Napoleon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and he is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean.

1768

Fire destroys one-third of the town of Montreal.

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