June 11, 2027 celebrates National Making Life Beautiful Day, plus 3 more. National Making Life Beautiful Day on June 11 dedicates a celebration to those who make life beautiful. Whether you're creating beauty by building relationships or helping others achieve personal success, your actions create a ripple effect. You are making life beautiful not just for yourself, but for those around you, too.
National Corn on the Cob Day on June 11 is our reminder that summertime picnics are in full swing. The smell of fresh corn on the cob cooking makes our mouths water. We don't care if you grill it, boil it, or bake it. The only thing we want to do today is eat as much corn on the cob we can.
National Movie Night on the second Friday in June encourages us to start (or restart) a tradition of movie nights with friends and family. Pop some popcorn, grab a blanket and your favorite buddy, put away the cell phones and tablets, and then queue up a string of movies for a fun night of entertainment.
On June 11 we celebrate the delicious food holiday known as National German Chocolate Cake Day! We can't think of a better way to learn about a cake with American roots and get our chocolate fix for the day at the same time!
Cultural anthropologist who known as the "Dean of American Anthropologists". He was influential in the genetic classification of Native American languages and the first person to receive a PHD in anthropology from Columbia University.
1880
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Jeannette Rankin
Social worker who became the first women and is is still the only women to be elected to Congress in the state of Montana.
1910
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Carmine Coppola
American flute player and composer who contributed music to some of the most successful films of all time, including The Godfather series, The Outsiders, and The Black Stallion.
1913
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Vince Lombardi
NFL Hall of Famer for the Green Bay Packers. Lombardi is considered one of the greatest coaches in the history of sports.
1930
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Philip Sunshine
Physician who played a crucial role in neonatal care for premature babies.
1933
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Gene Wilder
Award-winning actor with several starring roles, including Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Blazing Saddles (1974), and Stir Crazy (1980).
1939
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Christina Crawford
Daughter of iconic actress Joan Crawford and author of Mommie Dearest.
1956
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Joe Montana
Nicknamed the "Comeback Kid", Montana is considered one of greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time.
1969
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Peter Dinklage
Multi-award winning actor on the stage and screen easily recognized by his role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones (HBO).
1987
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Ali Stroker
The first actress to appear in a wheelchair on Broadway and win a Tony award.
Historical Events on June 11
Events that occurred on June 11 throughout history
1776
1776
A Committee of Five are appointed to draft a declaration of independence.
The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston to the Committee of Five to draft a declaration of independence.
1919
1919
The first horse wins the Triple Crown.
Sir Barton wins the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse to win the U.S. Triple Crown.
1936
1936
Inventor Edwin Armstrong demonstrates FM broadcasting for the first time.
Inventor Edwin Armstrong demonstrates FM broadcasting for the first time. He played a jazz record first using AM and then switched to FM. Nearly 500 engineers were amazed on the clear, static-free sound.
1942
1942
The U.S. agrees to send Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet Union.
The United States agrees to send Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet Union. The aid was given free-of-charge as help for the defense of the U.S. during WWII.
1962
1962
Three men escape from Alcatraz Island.
After six months of preparation, Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin become the only prisoners to escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island. The men created papier-mâché model heads resembling their own likenesses into their beds and escaped through the ventilation ducts.
1963
1963
John F. Kennedy addresses Americans proposing the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
John F. Kennedy addresses Americans proposing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Act which guaranteed equal access to public facilities, ending segregation in education, and guaranteeing federal protection for voting rights.
1968
1968
The first cell surface antigens were identified.
Lloyd J. Old identifies the first cell surface antigens. The identification led to differentiating different cell types.
1970
1970
The first women receive their ranks as generals in the U.S. Army
Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington become the first women to officially receive their ranks as U.S. Army general officers.
2001
2001
Timothy McVeigh is executed for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.
Timothy McVeigh is executed for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing for domestic terrorism. One-third of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was destroyed, killing 168 people and injuring 684 people.
2002
2002
Antonio Meucci is acknowledged as the first inventor of the telephone.
Congress passes a resolution (H.Res.269) and acknowledges Antonio Meucci as the first inventor of the telephone. This Resolution clarified Meucci’s work on his "teletrofono" predated Alexander Graham Bell's patent.
Also Happening This Month
Longer-running observances that include this date.
